WESTBROOK – Westbrook’s School Committee has determined that Greece is too dangerous a locale for an upcoming student trip. A group of Westbrook Middle School students hoped to spend April vacation marveling at ancient Greek architecture, but will settle for Spain after the school committee denied the trip request. Seventh-grade teachers Sarah Bouchard and Steve […]

WESTBROOK – A slew of attorneys representing parties with stakes in the Westbrook dispute over the Pike Industries quarry presented their arguments to a judge on Tuesday. No new ground was covered as attorneys for Pike, Westbrook, Artel Inc. and Smiling Hill Farm outlined their stances for Superior Court Justice Thomas Humphrey during a hearing […]

GORHAM – In a surprise move Tuesday before its newly elected members took the oath of office, the Gorham Town Council named its chambers for Burleigh Loveitt, the veteran councilor. After decades of public service, Loveitt, 63, did not seek re-election this year. Loveitt thanked councilors, Town Manager David Cole, Town Manager Assistant Jeri Sheldon, […]

WESTBROOK – No new ground was covered as attorneys representing parties in the Westbrook dispute over the Pike Industries quarry presented their arguments to a judge on Tuesday. Attorneys for Pike, Westbrook, Artel Inc. and Smiling Hill Farm outlined their stances for Superior Court Justice Thomas Humphrey during a hearing in Cumberland County Superior Court. […]

WESTBROOK – No new ground was covered as attorneys representing parties in the Westbrook dispute over the Pike Industries quarry presented their arguments to a judge on Tuesday. Attorneys for Pike, Westbrook, Artel Inc. and Smiling Hill Farm outlined their stances for Superior Court Justice Thomas Humphrey during a hearing in Cumberland County Superior Court. […]

Westbrook Historical Society celebrates 35th year with a new home on the horizon. WESTBROOK – As the Westbrook Historical Society reflects on its 35 years in existence this year, its members are also looking forward to a move that should make it a more visible part of the community. The historical society is located on […]

WESTBROOK – The race for governor and a controversial casino question brought Westbrook voters out in droves on Election Day Tuesday. A local race for a new Westbrook Charter Commission, however, did not carry the same enthusiasm. Many people skipped over that portion of the ballot entirely, saying afterward they had no clue what they […]

WESTBROOK – The race for governor and a controversial casino question brought Westbrook voters out in droves on Election Day Tuesday. A local race for a new Westbrook Charter Commission, however, did not carry the same enthusiasm. Many people skipped over that portion of the ballot entirely, saying afterward they had no clue what they […]

WESTBROOK – Officials planning the replacement of the Cumberland Mills bridges say the project is not without significant challenges. The Maine Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on the project at the Westbrook public safety building Monday night. The east and west bridges spanning the Presumpscot River at Sappi Fine Paper are nearing the […]

WESTBROOK – Officials planning the replacement of the Cumberland Mills bridges say the project is not without significant challenges. The Maine Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on the project at the Westbrook public safety building Monday night. The east and west bridges spanning the Presumpscot River at Sappi Fine Paper are nearing the […]