The Presumpscot River that runs through Westbrook has done extremely well since people have become river conscious! Twenty years ago, the river was polluted, which caused a blight on the city of Westbrook. Then local businesses and the general citizenry cleaned up their act. As a result, the river became cleaner; the fish population has […]

The Westbrook Police Notes in the May 31 edition of the American Journal incorrectly listed Susan Utterstrom of Lawrence Street as having been arrested on burglary charges. In fact, she was the victim of the burglary and not the perpetrator. Christopher Brown, 18, of Brackett Street, was arrested on charges of burglary, theft, criminal mischief […]

The Westbrook Police Notes in the May 31 edition of the American Journal incorrectly listed Susan Utterstrom of Lawrence Street as having been arrested on burglary charges. In fact, she was the victim of the burglary and not the perpetrator. Christopher Brown, 18, of Brackett Street, was arrested on charges of burglary, theft, criminal mischief […]

Thank you to Sappi Fine Paper in Westbrook, Kiwanis Club Westbrook, Lions Club, Shaw’s Supermarket, Hannaford Brothers, Full Court Press, the ladies at Millbrook Estates, performers, and volunteers who helped to make the Southern Maine Agency on Aging Talent Show in May 20 at the Westbrook High School such a huge success. It is wonderful […]

A seven story building with condominiums, retail stores and offices could be built on Saccarappa Park if city councilors accept the recommendation of a committee. The Saccarappa Park Development Committee recommended last week that the city accept a proposal from Cape Builders and Remodeling – one of four bids submitted to the city March 15 […]

A seven story building with condominiums, retail stores and offices could be built on Saccarappa Park if city councilors accept the recommendation of a committee. The Saccarappa Park Development Committee recommended last week that the city accept a proposal from Cape Builders and Remodeling – one of four bids submitted to the city March 15 […]

City parks can be broken down into two categories – playgrounds and athletic fields. That’s great for the younger kids who enjoy the playground’s swings and slides and the older kids who enjoy baseball, softball and soccer. But, one group is generally left out of the mix, teenagers who don’t participate in team sports but […]

City parks can be broken down into two categories – playgrounds and athletic fields. That’s great for the younger kids who enjoy the playground’s swings and slides and the older kids who enjoy baseball, softball and soccer. But, one group is generally left out of the mix, teenagers who don’t participate in team sports but […]

Loring graduates URI with honors Billy Loring graduated from the University of Rhode Island on May 21 with summa cum laude honors in two majors, accounting and finance. Loring is the son of Bill and Donna Loring of Hardy Road. He plans a fifth year at the university to pursue a master’s degree in accounting […]

Loring graduates URI with honors Billy Loring graduated from the University of Rhode Island on May 21 with summa cum laude honors in two majors, accounting and finance. Loring is the son of Bill and Donna Loring of Hardy Road. He plans a fifth year at the university to pursue a master’s degree in accounting […]