Court records indicate Marcel LaGrange, 24, told detectives that he shot 2 people. He’s now facing several charges in the deaths of Brittney Cockrell, 37, and Michael Hayter, 41.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 31
Author to speak on Underground Railroad Author Mark Alan Leslie will speak about the Underground Railroad in the 1800s at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Westbrook Historical Society. Leslie, whose historical novel, “True North: Tice’s Story,” was a Publishers Weekly featured book, said Portland became a hub of Underground Railroad activity, with escaped slaves […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 31
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, red hot dogs, American chop suey, Italian bread, pies and beverages. Call 854-9157 for advance orders; pick […]
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Plans to replace parking lots with affordable housing opposed in Westbrook
Replacing the three free parking areas with housing would be devastating to downtown businesses and a local church, opponents say.
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Letter: Eliminating free parking lots will wreck city
I just learned about the city’s plans to develop three of our free public parking spaces in the downtown area. How can Westbrook possibly attract anyone (tourists or residents) to our downtown when the major source of parking is located on the far end of town and is not particularly accessible to most of the […]
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Letter: Recent legislation benefits Westbrook families
The first session of the 131st Legislature has come to a close, and I am so proud of all we accomplished to support our community. One of the issues I’ve heard most about from folks in Westbrook is the cost of housing. I was proud to co-sponsor legislation that limits application fees for renters and […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 24
Free school meals for all Westbrook School Nutrition Director Mary Emerson announced that all city schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision to offer free meals to all students. Household applications may not be required to receive free meals this year, but forms, similar to applications, are distributed by the school to collect household […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 24
Summer barbecue picnic – Saturday, Aug. 26, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, vegetables, watermelon and ice cream sundaes. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 […]
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School bus drivers ‘ready to roll’ after recent shortage
While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 17
Quarryside at Rock Row opens Westbrook’s newest outdoor events location, Quarryside at Rock Row featuring Lone Pine Brewing, is now open. “A rotating series of community events will take place all year long, including yoga classes, outdoor films, seasonal festivals, live music and fairs,” according to a press release. Lone Pine will offer their regular […]