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Westbrook working to pave way for Abbott Labs

by Chance Viles June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

The City Council also unanimously approved its $29.8 million budget for the next fiscal year.

American Journal

Salisbury, Violette in primary race for House 35 seat

by Chance Viles June 17, 2020September 14, 2020

Two Westbrook residents are vying for the House of Representatives District 35 seat, formerly held by the late Ann Peoples.

American Journal

COVID-19 death toll 10 at Springbrook in Westbrook

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

The skilled nursing center in Westbrook reports 38 positive tests among residents and 20 among employees.

American Journal

Letter: Violette has proven himself to be strong representative for Westbrook

June 17, 2020June 15, 2020

I am writing to endorse Jim Violette for House District 35 representative. Jim has sat on a variety of boards and clubs within the city and has done yeoman’s work. He was a City Councilor for eight years with six of those years as council president. He was elected to the School Committee in 2010, […]

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Westbrook police search for suspect in pharmacy robbery

by Gillian Graham June 13, 2020

They say a masked man robbed the CVS on Main Street on Friday afternoon.

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: June 11

by Robert Lowell June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Barr to lead Post 62 Roger Barr was recently installed as commander of the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. He succeeds Gary York. Other officers for 2020-21 are: Dennis Marrotte, 1st vice commander and secretary; Harry Gorham, 2nd vice commander; York, adjutant; Richard Galipeau, treasurer; Gary Baca, service officer; Greg Beane, […]

American Journal

Letter: A thank you for support of Warren outdoor pool

June 11, 2020June 8, 2020

It was beyond pleasing to see a large citizen turnout speak at the June 1 Westbrook City Council meeting, as well as to hear many citizen letters read by councilors about the Warren outdoor pool. In a lengthy community survey I conducted in 2016 after starting a project to rehabilitate the remainder of the Warren […]

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Looking Back: June 11

June 11, 2020June 9, 2020

June 14, 1995 For 19 years Gorham politicians have come and gone while Town Clerk Brenda Caldwell watched from behind the clerk’s desk, but not unnoticed. Recently, she was elected to represent New England and New York on the 22-person board of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Board members come from all over the […]