Democrats nominate Michael Shaughnessy for the At-large council seat being vacated by Mayor-elect Mike Foley.
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Westbrook council pays respects to colleague Ann Peoples
The former councilor and legislator is remembered as a devoted advocate for Westbrook, a mentor and a friend.
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City Council approves 2.8% boost in payment to transit district
WESTBROOK — The City Council Monday approved spending an additional $21,386, or 2.8%, to the Greater Portland Transit District for regional bus service. The increase brings the city’s total cost in the district’s 2020 budget to $795,835. “The percentage change for Westbrook compares favorably to the two other municipal members,” City Administrator Jerre Bryant wrote […]
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Guest column: Thank you to the citizens, candidates of Westbrook
Thank you to the citizens of Westbrook. Although the voter turnout for our local elections on Nov. 5 was lower than many had hoped for – or anticipated – I’d like to thank all those engaged citizens who turned out to exercise one of the most cherished rights of Americans since the founding of our […]
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Economic development team uses own talent to bring home gold
Westbrook has taken its city promotion campaigns in-house.
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Experience lends itself to easy transition, Foley says
Westbrook Mayor-elect Mike Foley has begun working with city officials as he prepares to take office.
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Looking Back: Nov. 14
Nov. 16, 1994 Even though major changes in the post office traffic patterns are in the works, Westbrook aldermen are ready to give their OK on Nov. 21 to a traffic light at the intersection of Main and Spring streets. Aldermen voted 5-0 on the first reading last week to give permission to the Maine […]
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Ann Peoples, a longtime lawmaker and Westbrook public servant, dies at 72
Peoples was serving her fifth term in the Maine House of Representatives and had served with a host of Westbrook-area city councils, boards and civic groups over the years.