Sept. 13, 1995 The Heimlich maneuver John Lemieux learned in the Army saved his 3-year-old chow dog Roxy last week. Roxy’s gasps for breath and her rolled-up eyes made it clear to Lemieux that Roxy, who had been chewing on a steak bone, was in trouble. It took three attempts but finally, out of her […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Unfazed by pandemic, new restaurant coming to Windham
The sister location to the Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports Pub in Westbrook, the Stockhouse Restaurant and Sandbar Pub is shooting for an October opening at the former Buck’s Naked BBQ site.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Police data shows disproportionate use of force on Blacks
The police chief and advocates hope to continue public conversations about race and Westbrook police.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Pedestrian safety measures added to downtown
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine installed new delineators and repainted crosswalks downtown to improve pedestrian safety.
Posted inAmerican Journal
In Westbrook, a change in channels
The Sacarappa Falls work nears completion, with the fish ladders built and a second channel of the Presumpscot flowing again.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Curlers set on sweeping in new ice rink
Pine Tree Curling Club in Portland is looking to build its own rink and clubhouse, which would allow the club to expand and give the team better playing conditions.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Sept. 3
Laundry installs sanitizing system Several city officials were on hand Aug. 24 as Moonlight Cleaners, 823 Main St., showed off its recently installed automatic sanitizing system, which uses ozone. “This San-O-Wash system kills most bacteria, viruses and household germs, eliminates odors providing users with the cleanest washing machines, and the cleanest, softer, and freshest laundry […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: Sept. 3
Sept. 6, 1995 Crack cocaine is a particular danger to Westbrook’s young people now, Police Chief Steven Roberts warned teachers and school leaders at meetings last week. He called on the schools to take a tough stand on drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and recommended periodic locker searches. He said school officials may cut locks on […]
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Westbrook police investigating gunfire on Longfellow Street
Westbrook police say someone fired several shots from a passing car in the 100 block of Longfellow Street on Saturday night.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Opioid crisis worsens during pandemic
Officials and local advocates are concerned about strains on services, calling for more longterm recovery options.