Mcdonald Johnson, Claude Rwaganje and Steve Willette are vying for the seat on the Westbrook City Council currently held by Ann Peoples.
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Mayor’s race: Spiller looks to inspire community pride
Phil Spiller Jr. says he looks to invigorate Westbrook to tap into its full potential.
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 14, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hawkes of Conant Street in Westbrook were on a motor trip through Canada. A Gorham native, Herbert J. Lombard, died at age 94 in a Massachusetts hospital. He was born in Gorham in 1864.
Letter: Westbrook candidates’ team approach a refreshing change
With discord as daily news from Washington it is a pleasure to support five Westbrook citizens, Democrat and Republican, who are running as a team for City Council. The team is Ward 1 candidate Deb Shangraw, At-Large candidate Steve Willette, incumbent Mayor Mike Sanphy, mayoral candidate Phil Spiller and Ward 5 candidate Larry McWilliams. Deb […]
Letter: Spiller ‘common denominator’ in Westbrook improvements
I am surely not the only one simply ecstatic beyond words that Phil Spiller Jr. has decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and run for mayor. I have been involved in numerous exciting projects through multiple administrations in Westbrook personally and through my WEIC position, and it seems to me the common denominator on these great projects […]
Letter: Since he was a teen, Foley has been dedicated leader
I have personally and professionally known Michael Foley since he was a junior at Westbrook High School. I was honored to be the superintendent of schools in your outstanding community for 10 years. Michael was one of the first student representatives to be appointed to the Westbrook School Committee and, during the two years that […]
Letter: Foley focuses on solutions, not who gets credit
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike Foley on a range of regional issues for nearly 10 years. Mike always focuses on what solutions will work best for our region, not who gets the credit. He’s always willing to roll up his sleeves and lead by example. When METRO faced a leadership challenge it […]
Morse, Shangraw compete for Ward 1 City Council seat
Deb Shangraw says she’ll work across party lines for the city and David Morse says he will listen to and advocate for Ward 1 residents.
Westbrook Notes: Oct. 10
Join the club The Walker Memorial Library Book Club is extending an invitation to attend the book club meeting 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. “We will be discussing the book ‘Portobello’ by Ruth Rendell,” an announcement said. “Please come even if you hated the book or were not able to finish it.” The club […]
Looking Back: Oct. 10
Oct. 12, 1994 The South African-based Sappi has reached agreement with Scott Paper Co. of Philadelphia to buy the S.D. Warren paper division for $1.6 billion, it was announced Monday. “I’m not in a position to comment on very detailed operation plans. Our plan would be to expand any operations, however, not shrink them,” Michiel […]