When Westbrook resident Heather Chandler decided to quit her job in public relations to publish a coupon book promoting environmentally friendly practices, she knew she was taking a chance. But it was something she felt strongly about, so she did it anyway. And now that the book is a reality, she’s ecstatic that she did […]

When Westbrook resident Heather Chandler decided to quit her job in public relations to publish a coupon book promoting environmentally friendly practices, she knew she was taking a chance. But it was something she felt strongly about, so she did it anyway. And now that the book is a reality, she’s ecstatic that she did […]

A group of 93 Legislators – all Democrats except for one independent – signed a letter to Maine’s congressional delegation opposing the escalation of the war in Iraq, but some peace activists say the gesture doesn’t go far enough. Republicans, who didn’t sign on, said they were happy just a letter was proposed because a […]

The Westbrook American reported on Feb. 21, 1962, that Superintendent Dwight Webb proposed a $476,6345 school budget, with a town share of $296,847. Ernest Todd, chairman of the school budget committee, said the budget was being studied and it hadn’t made a recommendation.

The Westbrook American reported on Feb. 21, 1962, that Superintendent Dwight Webb proposed a $476,6345 school budget, with a town share of $296,847. Ernest Todd, chairman of the school budget committee, said the budget was being studied and it hadn’t made a recommendation.

A Westbrook man who pleaded guilty to defrauding investors out of nearly $80,000 is awaiting sentencing in the custody of U.S. marshals after being accused of further fraud while out on bail. Todd Denson, 46, faces up to 20 years in prison and as much as $250,000 in fines for wire fraud, which he committed […]

A Westbrook man who pleaded guilty to defrauding investors out of nearly $80,000 is awaiting sentencing in the custody of U.S. marshals after being accused of further fraud while out on bail. Todd Denson, 46, faces up to 20 years in prison and as much as $250,000 in fines for wire fraud, which he committed […]

A Gorham teenager, who dwells in a silent world, got a new bike and a dream come true this week. “Thank you. Can I ride it outside now? Can I take it to Walden School?” asked Nicholas Thompson, 18, who is deaf, communicating through sign language with his mom, Terri Thompson. Home on vacation from […]

The Westbrook American reported on Feb. 21, 1962, that Kenneth Gardner, Forrest Gay, Gilbert Himmons, Clarence Long and Waldo Emmons served on the committee for the annual firemen’s ball of the Bar Mills Fire Department, planned for Feb. 24.

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut costs in the Medicaid program by an estimated $220 million in state and federal funds to help balance the governor’s two-year budget – a proposal that is expected to draw fire from providers particularly in the mental health area. The actual savings to the state […]