Voters register with a political party when they believe the tenets of that party reflect their own values and ideals. Each party believes that they have the best vision and policies to offer the voters of Maine and, as such, should welcome the opportunity to open up party primaries to unenrolled voters. While I understand […]
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School budget passes; new polling setup a success
Sharon Baker and her son Dan Baker of Westbrook head for the ballot box Tuesday. Residents vote at the Westbrook Community Center on Bridge Street. This year, the center is the polling location for Wards 1-4. Poll workers await voters in Wards 1-4 at the Westbrook Community Center Tuesday. Jo Ann Calderbank of Westbrook casts […]
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Frog & Turtle to temporarily close for upward expansion
WESTBROOK — With the addition of a second floor on the way, the Frog & Turtle restaurant will temporarily close June 17 and reopen in August. Owner and Chef James Tranchemontagne and his partners Guy and Jane Cote are looking forward to expanding upward and providing patrons with seating on an outdoor deck and views […]
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Looking Back
June 15, 1994 Today, June 15, is the first day of 9-1-1 emergency service for 854- and 856- phones in Westbrook. For fire, police and rescue emergency service, you now dial just those three digits – 911. The calls will be answered by the dispatcher in the police station. Those with other Westbrook exchanges, including […]
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Letter: 'Judge' makes unfeeling ruling on dying
Judge Balentine issued a verdict on mankind that I feel is unfeeling. The judge issued a decision that “There is no death with dignity, except when one dies so another can live … “ Horse hockey. I knew a woman who lived with pain on a daily, hourly basis towards the end of her life. […]
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‘It was crazy’: Public weighs in on concert noise at new Westbrook venue
More than 50 people, many angered by the noise they had to endure from the first concert at Rock Row, attend a public hearing to express their concerns.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on June 3, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pease of Westbrook spent the weekend at their summer home at Sebago Lake Station. Henry Swanton, owner of By-A-Brook Farm in Buxton was to host a barbecue for the Maine Hereford Association.
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 7, 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 lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Rezoning sought for Holly’s site; day care proposed on Bridge Street
WESTBROOK — The Planning Board Tuesday discussed the possibility of rezoning the former Holly’s Gas Station property and also heard preliminary plans for a 100-child day care on Bridge Street. H.A. Mapes is looking to rezone the former Holly’s site at 380 Main St. from Residential Growth to a City Center District, which allows for […]
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Polls open June 11
Buxton Polls open 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. For more information, call the Buxton Town Clerk’s Office at 929-6171. Gorham Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Ward 1-1: Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road Ward 1-2: Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. Ward 2: Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal […]