WESTBROOK – The Hannaford store in Westbrook is advising consumers to inspect packages of Nature’s Place ground beef closely. The company issued a press release Tuesday saying a production run Monday at the Westbrook Hannaford store involving 10 pounds of beef may have produced ground beef with fragments of packaging. The ground beef is Nature’s […]

WESTBROOK – The Hannaford store in Westbrook is advising consumers to inspect packages of Nature’s Place ground beef closely. The company issued a press release Tuesday saying a production run Monday at the Westbrook Hannaford store involving 10 pounds of beef may have produced ground beef with fragments of packaging. The ground beef is Nature’s […]

WESTBROOK – The state Board of Arbitration and Conciliation has upheld the city of Westbrook’s decision to terminate former firefighter James Gammon. The city received the board’s decision Thursday afternoon. The decision states the city did not violate discipline procedures outlined in the union contract when firing Gammon following his arrest this summer on firearm […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook’s Zoning Board of Appeals denied the request of Dreamers Cabaret to reinstate the strip club’s certificate of occupancy, but that did not prevent a gathering at the club just days later featuring a disco ball and loud music. The zoning board met on Dec. 1 and rendered a decision against Dreamers, a […]

Dana Warp Mill hosts showcase of local art, artists WESTBROOK – The Dana Warp Mill on Bridge Street is hosting a night of art on Friday. “Mill-ieu 2,” an exhibition featuring the work of local artists, and the Bakery Collective’s “Photo-go-go” annual auction, are taking place concurrently at the mill. The art show runs from […]

Dana Warp Mill hosts showcase of local art, artists WESTBROOK – The Dana Warp Mill on Bridge Street is hosting a night of art on Friday. “Mill-ieu 2,” an exhibition featuring the work of local artists, and the Bakery Collective’s “Photo-go-go” annual auction, are taking place concurrently at the mill. The art show runs from […]

GORHAM – In a collaborative effort, Gorham approved a deal Tuesday for its town’s staff to take over emergency rescue services billing for neighboring Westbrook. Under the plan, Gorham charges Westbrook $17 for each of the city’s rescue runs to provide billing services. Westbrook would pay an initial $1,500 start-up fee. The Gorham council approved […]

WESTBROOK – The charter commission has all its members after the Westbrook Municipal Officers announced their picks at their meeting Monday night. The municipal officers, made up of the city councilors and the mayor, unanimously supported appointing Michael Mullett, Gary Reardon and James Violette to the charter commission. They will join the six members the […]

WESTBROOK – The task force reviewing Westbrook’s comprehensive plan wants to hear from you on Saturday. The Westbrook Comprehensive Plan Task Force is in the midst of reviewing the city’s comprehensive plan. State law requires this process occur every 10 years, according to Molly Just, city planner. The task force has already held numerous public […]