The role of public libraries and the librarians who run them is changing. Technology has seen to that. What libraries are offering today is basically the same as 20 years ago – information. But the way the libraries provide the information has changed. Computers are replacing stacks of books as the information-gathering tool of choice. […]

The Westbrook American reported on May 9, 1962, that the Rev. Henry G. and Mary E. (Treadwell) Clark observed their 62nd wedding anniversary at their home in Chicopee. Both were 87 and they were married in 1900 in Boston. He served 56 years in the Baptist ministry before retiring.

Sure, mom always said “It’s the thought that counts.” But does she really mean that after opening yet another pair of gift-wrapped sweat socks? Gift-giving is an art, especially when you put a little thought into what you give your mother for Mother’s Day. “You don’t have to spend a lot,” according to Glenda Lehman […]

May 1982 Some Westbrook High School seniors took it upon themselves to call Friday “Senior Skip Day,” and skipped school. They were rewarded by being suspended, unless they had a note from home. Principal Richard Getchell said 13 or 14 were penalized. For a couple who had no previous skips, the penalty was demerits on […]

It’s a dilemma many of us face each year – what to get mom for Mother’s Day? She’s done so much for us throughout the years, so what can we possibly give that will show her just how much we appreciate her? A look at Mother’s Day spending trends shows some of the traditional gifts, […]

The Westbrook American reported on May 9, 1962, that T.R. Boothby Inc., of Gorham was awarded a $120,416 bid to build the White Rock School on 10.5 acres. Plans called for seven classrooms for junior primary through Grade 6 and a food service area. The school replaced two rural ones, White Rock and Whitney schools.

The names of third-quarter honor students at Westbrook High School have been announced: SENIORS High Honors Julia Comeau Honors Eric Anderson, Michelle Casella, Evan Chase, Katherine Cottrell, Chelsea Douglas, Lacy Dugas, Kelli Emery, Nicole Gagne, Sonya Keller, Jacob LaViolet, Santana Levier, Justin Miller, Sarah Morneault, Spencer Murch, Kati Nicolantonio, Eben Perkins, Jacqueline Potvin, Darcy Pratt, […]

Sophomore or junior music majors who are residents of Maine, or who study in Maine, are eligible for the 2007 Anne Gannett Scholarship Competition, which will be held at the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus on Saturday, June 16, at 9:30 a.m. The first prize award is $2,000; second prize, $1,000; and third prize, […]

Sophomore or junior music majors who are residents of Maine, or who study in Maine, are eligible for the 2007 Anne Gannett Scholarship Competition, which will be held at the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus on Saturday, June 16, at 9:30 a.m. The first prize award is $2,000; second prize, $1,000; and third prize, […]

My baby turned 15 yesterday, and as is the case with every birthday of my children, it was a day of reflection for me. I looked at her long and hard and saw a beautiful, strong, healthy, lean, young, almost-woman who, unknowingly, is taking her first steps into adulthood with driver education training, a part-time […]