Just weeks after retiring as superintendent of Westbrook schools, Stan Sawyer has already found a new job. Starting in the middle of August, Sawyer will be working part-time as a consultant for the school construction and facilities division of the Department of Education. “It deals with three areas that I find very interesting. One is […]

A Westbrook man serving in the U.S. Marine Corps who has been charged with gross sexual assault of a 15-year-old will appear in court Monday. Brian Nugent, 19, pleaded not guilty in April to two counts of gross sexual assault at his arraignment in Cumberland County Superior Court. He will appear Monday for a dispositional […]

July 18, 1984 Westbrook resident Lisa Morelli was found guilty of manslaughter yesterday in the shooting death of Truman Dongo. The jury of eight men and four women deliberated a total of nine hours. Other possible findings were guilty of murder, guilty of aggravated assault, or not guilty. She was released in the custody of […]

The building at 506 Main St., shown in 1963, was built as a stockhouse for the S.D. Warren Paper Co. Over the years, the building, which sits adjacent to Guilford Rail Line, deteriorated and became a favorite target for vandals. Several years ago, paper mill owner Sappi sold it. Its new owners renovated it, and […]

The Westbrook American reported on July 15, 1964, that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bruce of Tucson, Ariz., were the first to sign the guest book when the Baxter Museum opened for the season on July 8 in Gorham. It marked her first visit to the Baxter home, which her grandfather, James Phinney Baxter, gave to […]

The Westbrook American reported on July 15, 1964, that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bruce of Tucson, Ariz., were the first to sign the guest book when the Baxter Museum opened for the season on July 8 in Gorham. It marked her first visit to the Baxter home, which her grandfather, James Phinney Baxter, gave to […]

Rear Adm. John P. Currier, a native of Westbrook, and commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, has been promoted to the rank of vice admiral and assigned to become the Coast Guard chief of staff by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Thad Allen, following a change of command ceremony in Seattle, Tuesday. […]

Vallee exhibit readied Norm Conley, president of Westbrook Historical Society, and Suzan Norton are among society members busily transforming its hall at 17 Dunn St. into a special Vallee exhibit. The exhibit will be open to the public on Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and at 4 p.m., when the society will host an […]

As Matt Foster walked out of the Canal School cafeteria Friday afternoon, he popped his head into the kitchen. “Don’t forget the Italian dressing,” he told Sally Hume as she cleaned up her work station. Though she doesn’t normally take special orders, Hume said, she’d make an exception. “He doesn’t like ranch,” she explained. Foster […]

Turkey supper – Friday, July 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, 454 McNeil Road, Fryeburg Harbor. Follow signs from Route 5 between Fryeburg and Lovell. Fresh cooked turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, gingerbread, coffee, cold drinks, served family style. $7, $3. Tickets on sale at 4:30 p.m. Pancake breakfast – Saturday, July 18, 7-10 […]