Westbrook has always played a big role in the life for Andrea Vasquez, who writes the monthly “History Matters” column for the American Journal. She visited the city often as child and teenager because, although she grew up in South Portland, her grandparents and other relatives lived in Westbrook. In fact, she traces her interest […]

WESTBROOK – A funeral service Saturday will eulogize the life of the Westbrook man – described by friends and family as a loyal friend, exceptional student and “fine young man” – who died after being punched following a night in Portland’s Old Port. Portland police said Eric Benson, 24, died Sunday in Maine Medical Center […]

BUXTON – The oldest nonprofit group in Buxton is gone. The Pythian Sisters Narragansett Temple 111 in Buxton has disbanded and has transferred ownership of its building to the Buxton Community Food Co-op. Joann Groder, founder of the food co-op and a Pythian Sisters member, attributed the disbanding of the local group to an aging […]

The Union of Concerned Scientists says large trucks represent only 4 percent of all vehicles on U.S. highways but consume more than 20 percent of on-road transportation fuels.

L.L. Bean’s trade-in promotion boosts Westbrook school program. Trade in your used bicycle at L.L. Bean this weekend. You’ll not only receive a discount on the purchase of a new bike, but also will help out a bicycle repair program run by the Westbrook schools that benefits students and the community. The arrangement forged between […]

L.L. Bean’s trade-in promotion boosts Westbrook school program. Trade in your used bicycle at L.L. Bean this weekend. You’ll not only receive a discount on the purchase of a new bike, but also will help out a bicycle repair program run by the Westbrook schools that benefits students and the community. The arrangement forged between […]

WESTBROOK–A 17-year-old from Westbrook has been charged with aggravated assault after his 32-day-old son was found last weekend to have an apparent skull fracture and bruising, according to Westbrook police Capt. Tom Roth. Police have not released the name of the suspect and have provided few details about the incident because both the father and […]

WESTBROOK–City voters on June 8 will be asked whether they want to approve the new $33 million 2010-2011 school budget. The budget is $2,000 less than this year’s budget, and doesn’t raise taxes or involve any layoffs, according to School Committee Chairman Ed Symbol. He said that Westbrook has been able to present such a […]

In Carol Bishop’s eight years working at the Smiling Hill Farm Dairy Store, she’s fielded a lot of questions about the farm’s once-popular petting zoo. Now, she can finally tell people it’s coming back. After a nearly decade-long hiatus, The Barnyard will reopen Wednesday. Though Bishop never visited the petting zoo herself, customers frequently tell […]

WESTBROOK–City Councilor Michel Foley said he used to get calls and e-mails from his constituents concerned about people speeding in their neighborhoods. Now, he said, he more often hears that the police are stopping too many cars. “I’d much rather get that complaint,” he said. Foley was one of the biggest supporters behind the creation […]