Last year, the ice disk captured the attention of people all around the world, and Westbrook is still buzzing about it.
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Westbrook Gulf Mart robbed a second time, those suspects arrested
In less than a month, the Gulf Mart has been robbed twice, the second robbery coming with two arrests. Police are still investigating the first robbery.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Walker Memorial Library restores Saturday hours
The Walker Memorial Library has brought back their Saturday hours.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]
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Westbrook elementary school evacuated after suspected gas leak
No students were injured and Saccarappa School students have been bused to the middle school, police said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Florida man accused of exposing himself in downtown Westbrook
When police arrived on the scene to arrest him, Tony Walker, 43, allegedly tried to grab an officer’s gun.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Schools study ways to make learning opportunities equal for all
The Westbrook School Department has the goal of knocking down race, gender and economic barriers that stand in the way of of classroom success, the superintendent says.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 2
Post dinner The Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 will have its monthly post meeting and dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, at its headquarters, 17 Dunn St. Cost is $8. The post usually meets each month on the first Wednesday, but this month’s falls on New Year’s Day in 2020. The […]
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Looking Back: Jan. 2
Jan. 4, 1995 Life has run in consistent patterns for Robert W. Hall, 51, Westbrook’s next school superintendent. He has worked in the Westbrook school system 29 years, ever since he graduated from Farmington State College. He has lived in the same house in Standish for 25 years and has been married 29 years. Hall […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 2
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 3, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]