November 1981 Fat City! Westbrook took in $3,516,453.16 as of Monday, Nov. 2, the last day for payment of real estate taxes without penalty. Bill Says No No, Council Goes along. Mayor William B. O’Gara vetoes a Westbrook zone change that would allow a downtown high-rise for apartments for the elderly. Four aldermen (Louis P. […]

November 1981 Fat City! Westbrook took in $3,516,453.16 as of Monday, Nov. 2, the last day for payment of real estate taxes without penalty. Bill Says No No, Council Goes along. Mayor William B. O’Gara vetoes a Westbrook zone change that would allow a downtown high-rise for apartments for the elderly. Four aldermen (Louis P. […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1956, that Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Merrifield announced the birth of a son, who was born at Maine Medical Center.

The city of Westbrook is promising news about yet another new Saccarappa Park developer in the next few weeks, after realizing the company chosen to put a seven-story building on the property was unable to secure financing for the project. The city picked the project proposed by Cape Builders and Remodeling of Cape Elizabeth in […]

My wife and I take our pen in hand to recommend Phil Bartlett for the Maine Senate. Gratuitous praise at campaign time is common, but we really like the guy. While being a Harvard lawyer may not automatically recommend him, we are getting expensive legal advice in the writing of our laws at a very […]

Democratic incumbent Dave Farrington of Gorham is seeking a second term as the legislative representative from House District 130. The district covers parts of both Buxton and Gorham. His opponent is Republican Ryan Harnden. Farrington, 39, teaches history and government at Yarmouth High School. His first term in the Legislature was educational, and, he said, […]

I would like to thank someone who I feel goes above and beyond her job responsibilities. Last Sunday evening after the Univceristy of Southern Maine Halloween party, we were leaving to hike up to the upper parking lot in the windy cold night air. There were five of us shivering when we spotted a “hay […]

Cowboys, firefighters, spacemen, angels, witches, princesses and comic book heros descended on Westbrook Friday for the annual Halloween on Main Street. Police estimate 4,000 children visited downtown businesses handing out candy. For the story, see page 3.

Ludger J. Violette and his son, Bruce, operated this Shell Station at 389 Main St., left photo, for many years. The business eventually changed hands, and is now operated as the Westbrook Service Center under an Exxon franchise. Photo courtesy of Mike Sanphy

I’m prompted to write in response to your endorsement of Tim Driscoll’s opponent in the House District 126 race. I’m befuddled how you can endorse a political novice on the basis of the usual promises, and ignore the proven accomplishments of Tim Driscoll. I’ve looked at Mr. Driscoll’s voting record, and find his support of […]