Rankin joins force Westbrook Police Chief Sean Lally earlier this month welcomed his department’s newest police officer, Candace Rankin. Rankin comes to Westbrook from the Garden State – New Jersey – where she worked for a medical examiner’s office. Her work included going to scenes, conducting interviews, working with investigating officers and assisting in examinations. […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 11
Native was distinguished flyer The name of the late U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier, a Westbrook native, is inscribed on a statue at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., his father said Saturday during a visit to the Westbrook Historical Society. Bill Currier said his son, who died a year ago at age 68 […]
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We Love to Eat: March 11
Drive thru fish dinner – Friday, March 12, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Takeout bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4:30-6 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long […]
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Windham board approves retirement community near Highland Lake
The Planning Board gave unanimous approval for the first phase of the 66-unit mixed use retirement community located off Route 302 just north of the Westbrook line.
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Rescue pet demand up, supply down during pandemic at Westbrook shelter
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says interest in pet adoption is ‘three times higher’ than pre-pandemic days, but adoptions were down by about 28% because of a lack of available animals.
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New England Cancer Specialists plans Rock Row campus
The treatment and research center would become the group’s flagship location.
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Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips
The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.
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Westbrook school budget proposal faces cutback to prevent tax increase
The superintendent’s draft calls for a 4% increase, largely due to payroll, he says.
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Westbrook Notes: March 4
WWII combat vet celebrates 100th birthday Elmer “Tug” Graffam, who fought in World War II under Gen. George Patton, celebrated his 100th birthday last week with royal treatment from the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. Post 62 Commander Roger Barr, 1st Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte and legionnaires recognized Graffam Feb. 27 […]
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We Love to Eat: March 4
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, March 5, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook, Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Curbside bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. […]