The Westbrook woman who was watching over a 3-year-old boy when he drowned last year at Koala Child Kare pleaded guilty to reckless conduct Tuesday morning. Patricia Lobley, 63, was charged with the maximum fine of $2,000 as part of a plea bargain with Deputy Attorney General William Stokes. Stokes said Tuesday he agonized over […]

Sept. 28, 1983 The AJ called Edward Pennell Brooks (1895-1991) the most famous Westbrook man ever forgotten. Brooks was born in Westbrook. He spent the summers of his youth at his uncle’s cottage, the first ever built on Prouts Neck. As a grocery boy at the Newcomb Store there, he was sent to deliver some […]

Sept. 28, 1983 The AJ called Edward Pennell Brooks (1895-1991) the most famous Westbrook man ever forgotten. Brooks was born in Westbrook. He spent the summers of his youth at his uncle’s cottage, the first ever built on Prouts Neck. As a grocery boy at the Newcomb Store there, he was sent to deliver some […]

Soup and Chowder Challenge – Saturday, Sept. 27, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Village Church, Route 121, Casco. Beverages, rolls, dessert. $7, $4. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 27, 4:45-6 p.m., Highland Lake Congregational Church, 1303 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. Beans, ham, hot dogs, cole slaw, potato salad, biscuits, dessert and beverages. $7, $2. Community supper – Saturday, […]

Oct. 4 – Mayor’s open office hours, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 6 – City Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 – Planning Board, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 – City offices closed for Columbus Day Oct. 14 – Walker Memorial Library board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Room D, Walker Library Oct. 15 – Friends of Walker Memorial Library meeting, […]

Sinnett, Mathieu top chefs Susan Sinnett of Sinnett Signs and Ray Mathieu, Gorham High School band leader, took top honors in the Gorham Business & Civic Exchange Chili and Chowder Cook Off Thursday at The Old Robie School. Sinnett, representing Gorham Women’s Alliance, was top chef in the chowder category with a jalapeno shrimp chowder. […]

For many of us, cell phones have become a necessary component of everyday life, helping us do business, stay in touch with the people who matter most to us and call for help in emergencies. Across the state of Maine, public safety officers like me depend on wireless service to respond quickly to emergency situations. […]

A new committee created by the Westbrook police chief is geared toward making the city a more welcoming place for all people. Chief Bill Baker announced last week he would be forming a human relations committee, which would “play a leadership role in helping Westbrook embrace the city’s growing diversity.” Baker said there have been […]

A new committee created by the Westbrook police chief is geared toward making the city a more welcoming place for all people. Chief Bill Baker announced last week he would be forming a human relations committee, which would “play a leadership role in helping Westbrook embrace the city’s growing diversity.” Baker said there have been […]

I am sure I don’t need to remind anyone that Oct. 1 is the deadline for filing for the tax rebate or economic stimulus payment from the IRS. If you have not taken advantage of this yet, you might want to find out about it, as this little bonus will come in handy when you […]