June 28, 1995 Susan Duchaine’s office and limited retail park proposal on 335 Main St. in Gorham came one step closer to reality last week when the Planning Board approved her contract zoning, the first such waiver request in Gorham. The zoning contract, which would allow “complementary retail” not currently permitted at the site, now […]
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Rock Row plans for largest conference center in Maine
Waterstone Properties says the conference center will be modeled on a venue in Georgia that has a capacity of 8,000 people.
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Police investigate string of robberies in Greater Portland
A half-dozen robberies were reported this month in South Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough.
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Saccarappa Falls fish passage takes shape
Despite the pandemic, work to restore the fish passage on the Presumpscot River is progressing, and will wrap up the work toward the end of the year.
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Westbrook police welcome discussions on systemic racism
City, school and police officials are hoping for community input on how to identify possible issues with racism in the city.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Market Basket hiring now for store to open soon in Westbrook
The Massachusetts-based supermarket chain has not yet announced an opening date for the Rock Row location, its second in Maine.
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Westbrook Notes: June 18
Library offers curbside service Walker Memorial Library is offering contact free curbside pickup service for library materials. Patrons may request materials through the online catalog or by phone, but are only able to request items owned by Walker Memorial Library. Patrons can place a hold via minerva.maine.edu or by calling 854-0630 between 9 a.m. and […]
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Looking Back: June 18
June 21, 1995 A citizen is giving the money for granite curbing in Westbrook’s Riverbank Park. The donor doesn’t want to be identified, at least not yet, said Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre, who announced the gift at Monday’s City Council meeting. The value of the gift, which includes installation, is estimated at $16,000-$19,000. A core group […]
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City abolishes library Board of Regents over ‘dysfunction’
An advisory committee will replace the longstanding board, said Mayor Mike Foley, citing “conflict and dysfunction” at the library.
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Distance learning had successes, challenges
Westbrook saw a dropoff in student attendance and a few other other issues, but overall, teachers say they are proud of how they dealt with the unprecedented upheaval in the way they educate.