Highlights of Westbrook and Gorham news from 25 and 15 years ago.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Three better than one, WHS assistant principals say
The three Westbrook High School assistant principals believe their system is working well and they’d be happy to continue if no principal is hired.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Route 25 rebuild likely to last a year
The project, which includes repaving and upgrades, extends from Westbrook through Gorham Village.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Day care would fill demand, developer says
A facility proposed for Bridge Street would be open for about 100 children, from infants to 12-year-olds.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Vocational credits to count towards core
Westbrook High School has identified vocational courses that fulfill different core requirements, giving students more options toward graduation.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Speaker corrects her quote
In the June 20 issue of the American Journal, I was misquoted in the article concerning the request for assistance for asylum seekers. I was accurately quoted as stating at the special meeting called to discuss this issue that I love living in Westbrook because it has been supportive of refugees coming to our area. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes
Food train huge success Trinity Lutheran Church’s eighth annual “Climb Aboard the Food Train” to benefit Westbrook Food Pantry collected more than $10,000 and 90 boxes of food. An anonymous donor matched the entire monetary donations. The total also includes donations made at a Dusty Divas concert at the church. “Many of our elderly, children, […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Owner says noise problem will influence plans for shows at Rock Row
Noise data from the first 3 concerts at the Westbrook complex will be analyzed as Waterstone Properties considers a permanent performance space.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Summer lunches van is ‘read’y to roll
WESTBROOK — The summer lunch van will be making the rounds again next week with books on board. The summer lunch program, a federally funded initiative, provides free breakfasts and lunches to Westbrook students under the age of 19 who qualify for free or reduced school. The lunch program and Walker Memorial Library have shared […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Rielly to leave council before his term ends
WESTBROOK — Ward 1 Councilor Brendan Rielly announced Monday that he will be stepping down in August. Rielly, who previously announced he would not seek reelection in November, said at the City Council meeting that he would leave office early to allow the person who takes his place to “get their feet wet.” A caucus […]