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.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Mayor’s race: Shaughnessy promotes ‘new vision’ for city
Michael Shaughnessy wants to use the mayor’s office to continue promoting
sustainability.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook parent volunteers needed for school safety drill
The schools have been working closely with the police and fire departments to conduct the emergency drills.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Sale of Westbrook-based Olympia Sports will lead to layoffs and dozens of store closures
The regional sporting goods chain, a longtime fixture in Maine communities, was bought by JackRabbit, a retailer backed by a California private investment firm.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Field Hockey: Westbrook battles Kennebunk to a draw
The Blazes held the lead for a while, but couldn’t persevere in the end.
Posted inAmerican Journal
No more parking near downtown Westbrook crosswalks
The Westbrook City Council Monday banned parking within 20 feet of downtown crosswalks.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Proclamation aims to bring awareness to little-known disease
Westbrook has declared October Dysautonomia Awareness Month.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Strong donates defibrillator to teen center
Westbrook Strong has donated defibrillators to the My Place Teen Center and Riding to the Top in Windham.
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Westbrook man will serve 30 months for hit-and-run
Clemente Hernandez pleaded guilty this summer to aggravated assault, reckless conduct and leaving the scene of an accident.