Blood donations needed The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood donation opportunities this month. One is set for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and the other is from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Saint Hyacinth’s Church,295 Brown St. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red […]
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Looking Back: Dec. 5
Dec. 7, 1984 Westbrook Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre and the City Council said no Monday to Michel Salvaggio’s plans for a skin show and nightclub at Exit 8. Lefebvre said Salvaggio can appeal the action to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Salvaggio, who owns Michel’s banquet center at 202 Larrabee Road, wants to use a vacant […]
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Wreaths Across America plans special stop in Gorham
The convoy’s Gorham visit will pay tribute to the late Wayne “Pooch” Drown, a popular school resource officer who died last winter.
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Foley takes the lead in Westbrook
The new mayor is inaugurated along with the newly elected City Council and School Committee members.
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City’s sole tattoo parlor in the (p)ink
Death or Glory owner James “Rocco” Hodgdon reflects on how the perception of tattoo shops has changed over the years.
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Costs for Gorham turnpike spur will be higher than anticipated
But the executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority says tolls from increased traffic will compensate for the added expense.
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Addiction prevention in Brown Street area gets boost
The Opportunity Alliance is using grant money to address drug addiction prevention, funding programs in Westbrook Portland, South Portland and Bridgton.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Civil War talk at historical society Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic is “The Civil War from the Southern Perspective.” St. Cyr, a Westbrook native, is a researcher and writer. He will discuss […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 28
Nov. 30, 1994 Westbrook has received 132 applications for the full-time job of deputy city clerk, reports City Clerk Barbara Hawkes. Applications came from as far as Texas. The job was advertised at $9.32 an hour with a raise after a six-month probationary period. The deputy will succeed Trudy J. Storer, who resigned. For the […]
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New director wants library to be community ‘anchor’
Rosemary Bebris is looking for community input on how to expand services and provide more opportunities for Walker Memorial Library patrons.