As a veteran, it’s satisfying to see large turnouts at Memorial Day and Veterans Day events. That said, it is equally dissatisfying to read that a candidate for public office allegedly referred to military uniforms as “costumes.” Having served in the Vietnam era, I assumed comments like that were no longer in the hearts of […]
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Looking Back: Dec. 26
Dec. 28, 1994 Turned down by Westbrook municipal officers, Michel Salvaggio will take his request for skin shows to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals at a meeting Jan. 4. But first the board has to study what to do with the request. It will meet tonight to work on that question with the city’s […]
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Musical holiday light show benefits animals
A Westbrook resident’s synchronized decorations raise money and supplies for the Animal Refuge League.
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Westbrook Police boost alert system to help domestic violence victims
The department is purchasing a second Scout Alarm, a notification system that helps police respond more quickly to domestic violence calls.
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Boys Basketball: Westbrook explodes – but only for stretches; Leavitt prevails
Mike Connolly led the Blazes with 18, and Tyler Hethcoat turned in an explosive, 10-point third quarter.
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Looking Back: April 23
April 26, 1995 The No. 2 paper machine in the S.D. Warren mill in Westbrook is in pieces, most of it to be delivered to a paper mill in Canada. The machine produced high-quality Warren papers in 100-inch width since it was new in 1899. It was shut down Sept. 1, 1994, and layoffs were […]
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Westbrook arson results in prison sentence
Police said Jonathan Thomas set a car on fire.
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Letter: Forefathers had foresight to install checks and balances
I decided to give myself a break today. I stayed away from the television and newscasts on the radio. It’s gotten to the point that I know about 20 U.S. Representatives by the sounds or accents of their voices. I needed time away from it all. It’s not that I don’t care. These hearings should […]
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Letter: A thank you to community leader Phil Spiller
Now that the dust has settled from the recent elections, I wanted to thank one mayoral candidate who has been an incredible supporter and promoter of our local businesses for many years now. In addition to assisting with my own business opening four years ago this December – and helping me try to overcome various […]
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Westbrook seniors have another opportunity for property tax break
The city hopes more senior residents will take part in the program when it reopens the application process next month.