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Knight family reunites Ruth Knight of Methodist Road on Aug. 11 hosted a Knight Family Reunion. A family announcement said there was plenty of food for everyone thanks to Sue Petersen, who always is the head organizer. The gathering had lots of fun at the reunion and enjoyed walking by the Mill Brook on the […]

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Firm seeks input on ‘Westbrook feeling’ for Common

by Chance Viles September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

A second public workshop hones in the downtown project’s finer details.

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Looking Back: Sept. 12

September 12, 2019September 9, 2019

Sept 14, 1994 Steven E. Roberts, Portland’s deputy police chief, became Westbrook’s police chief shortly after midnight yesterday morning when aldermen voted 6-0 to confirm his appointment by Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre. He will get $44,000 a year, family health insurance, 15 days of vacation, $500 a year clothing allowance and other benefits. At 43, Roberts […]

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We Love to Eat: Sept. 12

September 12, 2019September 9, 2019

Free dinner – Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 13, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]

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We Love Sales: Sept. 12

September 12, 2019September 9, 2019

Estate book sale – Saturday, Sept.14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Large estate collection dating from 1890 to present day, including large selection of Maine books and history, novels, biographies and poetry. For more information, visit www.north-gorham.lib.me.us, email libng@north-gorham.lib.me.us or call 892-2575.

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Westbrook teen charged in vandalism at Scarborough turf field

by Amy Canfield September 11, 2019

SCARBOROUGH – Two 18-year-olds from Westbrook and Windham and a 17-year-old from Windham were arrested Tuesday in connection with the July 2 vandalism at Scarborough High School’s turf field, Scarborough police said. Robert Maynard of Westbrook was charged with aggravated criminal mischief, driving to endanger and violation of condition of release. Griffin MacVane of Windham […]

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Shortage of subs plagues schools, impacts students

by Jane Vaughan September 11, 2019

Superintendents say even raising the pay rate hasn’t helped them find enough substitute teachers to cover their needs.

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City’s senior tax relief program to refund $22,000

by Chance Viles September 11, 2019September 10, 2019

Westbrook tax collector Dena Lebeda deems the first round of the program a success, and the City Council appoints David Morse to fill in for the remainder of former Ward 1 Councilor Brendan Rielly’s term.