The Animal Refuge League in Westbrook has been caring for 55 of the more than 130 animals seized from a kennel in Solon.
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60 years ago: Aug. 22
The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 26, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Roland Boissoneau and family of Westbrook had spent the summer at their cottage at Ward’s Cove on Sebago Lake. Elizabeth Hillock of South Gorham had visited friends in Camden.
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Looking Back: Aug. 22
Aug. 24, 1994 It’s the only one of its kind in the state of Maine. It serves the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It’s Westbrook’s new floodlighted, four-season hockey and skating rink on Lincoln Street, a $35,000 gift from the Cornelia Warren Association. The association president, William Currier, told the friendly group that gathered […]
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Back to school: Saccarappa gets final touches, playground delayed
Furniture is being moved in and remaining details are being taken care of before school opens in Westbrook next week. The playground is out to bid again after initial estimates came in too high.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 22-31
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 23, 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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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Outrunning Alzheimer’s Fred Kilfoil, 73, of Westbrook is running on a mission from Fort Kent to Kittery to raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Kilfoil neared Falmouth Monday in the approximate run of 450 miles. He began about June 1 and he expects to complete his run within 30 days. “It’s been fun. Sometimes, I […]
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Westbrooker Gail Jackson joins Maine Basketball Hall of Fame
The Hall held its 2019 induction ceremony at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Sunday.
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Platinum Knights fondly recall hotrod nights
Roughly 50 years after the Westbrook club disbanded, members of the hotrod club meet up to share stories.
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Westbrook mayor claims dirty politics among Dems
Another Democratic Caucus is set for Tuesday Aug. 27, following Ward 1 City council nominee Maria Huntress’ withdrawal from the race.
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Intercultural Community Center, MPTC get $100K boost
WESTBROOK— The city has received a $100,000 grant to help the Intercultural Community Center and My Place Teen Center strengthen programs that help students transition from middle school to high school. The grant was among $1.35 million in funds the New York Life Foundation recently awarded. “Both MPTC and the ICC do vital work in […]