Officials are trying to determine if the area in Westbrook is safe for engineers and work crews to begin shoring up the bank and restoring the river’s flow.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 17
Book sale reminder Friends of Walker Memorial Library will conduct a small sale of books for children and adults from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 in front of the library, 800 Main St. Browsers must wear masks. Books bundles are also available for purchase at walkerfriends.org/book-sale/ for $5. For more information, email […]
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Looking Back: Sept. 17
Sept. 20, 1995 Hebert’s West End Market, 934 Main St., a fixture in downtown Westbrook for 50 years, will close in about three weeks. Hubert “Storm” Hebert, 74, will retire and his son Joel is headed for less confining work. The store had been open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. six days a week […]
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‘The bank kept moving’: Landslide blocks Presumpscot River in Westbrook
The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood watch for areas downstream of the slide, but the river appeared to be at least partially flowing within hours.
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Westbrook plans to look at disparities in police use of force
An outside group may be selected to analyze data and look for evidence of racial bias.
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Voters to weigh in on path to city ballot
A move to eliminate Westbrook’s traditional caucus system requires a change to the city charter and must be approved by voters.
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Westbrook schools back in session for hybrid year
Classes resume under the hybrid model after a transportation software glitch and a too-short substitute teacher roster prompted a delay in reopoening.
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Conant Homestead concerts’ comeback
Outdoor musical performances returned to the Westbrook venue this summer, with plenty of social distancing in place.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 10
Country music hall of fame visit Norm and Donna Conley of Westbrook recently visited the Maine Country Hall of Fame in Mechanic Falls. “Very interesting place . but really great to see that four Westbrook people have been inducted: Don Doane, Leu Mathieu, James Smyth and Al Hawkes,” Donna Conley said in a note to […]