On Tuesday, June 9, the citizens of Westbrook will vote on the school budget. If the voters vote yes, the budget, which has been approved by both the Westbrook School Committee and Westbrook City Council, will be adopted for the 2015-2016 school year. Historically, our students have received tremendous support from this community; the resources […]

In defense of Bill Baker My name is Mary Weston, I’m a 64-year-old photographer and artist, who contacted Bill Baker a couple of years ago to ask his help in promoting my photographs of the Presumpscot River. I am grateful for the time Bill took to meet with me, review my portfolio and write emails […]

Won’t be deterred In response to the recent email by (Westbrook assistant city manager) Bill Baker, where he attacked numerous citizens and business in Westbrook (May 14 American Journal), I wanted to take a moment and add some thoughts and clarity. It amazes me that this city’s mayor would support the hate speech by Mr. […]

By his own words, written in an expletive-riddled, soul-revealing email to his boss, Westbrook’s biggest business booster has ruined his credibility and done serious damage to the Westbrook business community. And for that, Bill Baker should resign immediately so the community can move on with someone at the helm of economic development that has the […]

Originally called Decoration Day when it was created at the end of the Civil War, we now know this holiday as Memorial Day. It’s a time to place flowers on graves, attend parades, ceremonies and events to honor our real heroes. We remember the debt we owe our military, and are pleased that a fairly […]

Originally called Decoration Day when it was created at the end of the Civil War, we now know this holiday as Memorial Day. It’s a time to place flowers on graves, attend parades, ceremonies and events to honor our real heroes. We remember the debt we owe our military, and are pleased that a fairly […]

Ward should decide I would like to comment on the potential of the City Council voting on a proposal to recommend that Councilor Paul Emery resign. I don’t know Mr.Emery, I don’t have any political party affiliation and I vote in every election. In my opinion, this is an issue that is the responsibility of […]

Something stinks New management at the Westbrook Community Center recently gave the pink slip to Louise Marcellino, one of the most dedicated, passionate, popular, hard-working, well-connected – and revenue-generating – employees the city of Westbrook could ask for. Apparently, the city is so economically burdened that they’ve lost their moral compass and financial priorities. This […]