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Mast Landing brews collaboration, expansion

by Chance Viles August 8, 2019August 13, 2019

The Westbrook company is ready to release a new beer with indie-rock band Guster, but is also opening a new brewery.

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Westbrook mayor criticizes early caucus, party leaders defend move

by Chance Viles August 7, 2019

Caucus sees numerous seats for grabs, including mayoral position.

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Group looks to revamp former fire station, councilor bids board goodbye

by Chance Viles August 7, 2019

A group of artists is pairing with Discover Downtown Westbrook to reuse the old fire station on Mechanic Street. The meeting was also Ward 1 Councilor Brendan Rielly’s final meeting.

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Longtime Westbrook Planning Board member resigns

August 7, 2019

Dennis Isherwood, who served on the Planning Board for 13 years, was honored with a plaque at his last meeting.

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Idexx CEO recovering after serious accident

by Chance Viles August 6, 2019

Jon Ayers is being treated at a rehabilitation center for a serious spinal cord injury.

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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 8

August 5, 2019

Blood donations needed The Westbrook Knights of Columbus Council 2219 is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “As always, there is an urgent need for blood donations,” Russ Champagne, Knights’ spokesman, said. To thank people for making […]

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60 years ago

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 5, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Ovide Fredette of Westbrook and their daughter, Irene, were staying at their Prout’s Neck cottage for the summer. Mrs. Philip Mason has replaced Mrs. William Berry as a clerk in Gorham Town Hall.

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We Love Sales

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Blueberry jamboree and bake sale – Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Items for sale include Rada knives and blueberries; features include a picnic lunch, yard games and live music under a tent. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community […]