Free drive-thru shredding Saco & Biddeford Savings, 2 Hannaford Drive, in Westbrook is sponsoring a drive-thru shredding opportunity 8 a.m. to noon May 22 to help the public avoid identity theft. Two boxes per household are allowed. Those participating are asked to remain in their vehicles as team members will handle the shredding. Items to […]
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Mayor wants Westbrook school budget cut by $420,000
Westbrook Mayor Mike Foley presented a $27.4 million municipal budget to the City Council that decreases the city’s portion of the property tax rate.
Westbrook schools need to plan now for grant purchases’ future expense, accounting manager says
About $5.5 million in federal funds has been spent so far.
Westbrook Veteran Services Office sets up new advisory committee
The committee solidifies the city’s commitment to its veterans, Arty Ledoux says.
Teenager pleads guilty to killing Westbrook airman who tried to stop robbery
Drequan Lamont Robinson, 19, who shot Shawn McKeough Jr. inside a gas station in Arkansas, will serve at least 42 years in prison for first-degree murder.
Westbrook Notes: April 22
Spring festival The community is invited to “Celebrate Spring at Walker Field” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, on Walker Street. The event will be an opportunity to be outside, play games, plant seeds in a raised garden, take home some new books and have a takeaway lunch with friends. All guidelines […]
Inventive ex-Gorham officer puts pepper spray on the road
Mike Mercer’s invention allows truckers to spray attackers outside from inside their trucks, and he’s hoping to bring the technology to police officers and civilians as well.
Driveway death of Westbrook woman was an accident, police say
The police chief says Sue Ellen Randall’s ex-husband was helping deliver flooring when he stepped on the pickup truck’s accelerator instead of its brake.
Woman struck and killed by vehicle in Westbrook
Police are investigating the incident, which happened in the Hamlet residential neighborhood.
Volunteers needed for busy fish migration in Westbrook
The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust says with a growing number of visitors, more help is needed.