Aug. 23, 1995 No later than Oct. 20, most Westbrook city offices will have to move out of City Hall, unless aldermen change their minds by Monday. On Monday, the council voted on first reading to sell City Hall to Maine Bank and Trust for $235,000. Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre, who brought the sale to the […]
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Westbrook schools go for hybrid reopening
The year will start off with students divided into two groups, alternating between remote and in-person learning.
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The wait is almost over
Market Basket opens Friday at Rock Row in Westbrook.
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Market Basket will open Friday in Westbrook
The supermarket chain’s second location in Maine is expected to create about 320 new jobs.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 13
Late WJHS teacher honored The late Tom Curran of Raymond, a retired Westbrook Junior High School teacher, was recently recognized by the Nation Education Association Retired with its Distinguished Service Award for his “exemplary contributions” to the retired educator community in Maine and the nation. Curran, 84, passed away on March 29. He taught English […]
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Looking Back: Aug. 13
Aug. 16, 1995 Westbrook aldermen voted 6-0 in committee Monday to approve the concept of a single dispatch center to handle police, fire and rescue calls for Westbrook, Gorham and Windham. In the same motion, they approved a $25,000 study (a third from each community) to find out if the concept makes sense. Robert Lefebvre, […]
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Police policy review draws calls for community involvement
Some Westbrook city councilors and residents seek some form of public input in departmental investigations into police officers’ use of force.
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Westbrook’s caucus system could be on way out
Party nominations for local seats would be eliminated if the City Council and then voters approve the change.
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Feature obituary: Eileen Ring, 80, school bus driver and foster mother
Mrs. Ring drove a school bus for Gorham, Scarborough and Westbrook schools for nearly 40 years.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 6
Post ready for meetings The Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion on Dunn Street has been “spruced up” and is ready for monthly meetings to begin in September, says Dennis Marrotte. “All the overgrown weeds and shrubbery at the front entrance have been removed and replaced with some new perennials,” he said. […]