June 15, 1983 A typical papermaker at the S.D. Warren mill in Westbrook will get $8.83 an hour under the contract that settled the strike Saturday. The company declined to say how much the new contract would cost it. However, taking $8.83 as the average wage, pay increases to the papermakers alone will be about […]

Whether it was the sunshine or the smoothies, Westbrook residents weren’t at a loss for reasons to come out to Together Days this year. After Friday night’s bands and an early pancake breakfast Saturday morning, the festivities were already well under way when the parade began at 10. Grand marshal Barbara Hawkes said she needed […]

Hundreds of soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Combat Battalion, based in Westbrook, could be deployed to Iraq in 2010. Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard, announced Monday some 500 soldiers in the 133rd Engineer Combat Battalion of the Maine Army National Guard were identified for a possible deployment, though […]

Take a break one of these summer days. Don’t give a thought to the impending fuel crisis, nor that doctor’s appointment you have next month. Instead, sit down and write. We’re always urging older people to write down what they remember – and it’s not as difficult as you might think. One day, early in […]

The Westbrook American reported on June 12, 1963, that Janet Chase, a Gorham High School math teacher for three years, had accepted a teaching position at Deering High School. Louise Wilson of West Buxton was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Dearborn of Limington.

The Westbrook American reported on June 12, 1963, that Janet Chase, a Gorham High School math teacher for three years, had accepted a teaching position at Deering High School. Louise Wilson of West Buxton was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Dearborn of Limington.

On behalf of the Westbrook Community Chamber of Commerce and the city of Westbrook, we would like to express our most sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone that made the 29th annual Westbrook Together Days a success. This festival would not be possible without the volunteers who put in long hours to coordinate everything needed […]

On behalf of the Westbrook Community Chamber of Commerce and the city of Westbrook, we would like to express our most sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone that made the 29th annual Westbrook Together Days a success. This festival would not be possible without the volunteers who put in long hours to coordinate everything needed […]

On behalf of the Westbrook Community Chamber of Commerce and the city of Westbrook, we would like to express our most sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone that made the 29th annual Westbrook Together Days a success. This festival would not be possible without the volunteers who put in long hours to coordinate everything needed […]

Dennis Ela announced Tuesday that he will seek the nomination to replace Rep. Chris Barstow, D-Gorham, as the candidate for House District 129. Barstow announced Monday he would not be seeking a fourth term in office. Barstow’s announcement came three weeks after Barstow resigned his position as director of the Buxton Recreation Department and Buxton […]