American Legion Post 62 withdraws request to serve liquor outside

The American Legion Post by Riverbank Park in Westbrook has withdrawn its request to extend its liquor license to the parking lot for outdoor concerts and other events. The City Council in May denied the request from the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 because the parking lot, city officials said, is technically a […]

Westbrook deputy economic director takes Portland city clerk’s job

Westbrook Deputy Director of Economic Development Ashley Rand has accepted a job as Portland city clerk and will start work there in early July. The Portland City Council gave unanimous approval to Rand’s appointment June 6. She will replace City Clerk Kathy Jones, who is retiring. Rand has worked in Westbrook for more than six […]

Together again

Westbrook Together Days, the first held in three years, kicked off Friday night and provided a full festival lineup Saturday, starting with a parade and followed by rides, food and fun at Riverbank Park.

Youth descended on Westbrook police station Saturday where Black juvenile taken

A crowd also confronted police officers at Together Days at Riverbank Park where the juvenile was suspected of fighting.

Magnet fishers, Portland kayaker honored for Presumpscot River cleanup efforts

The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river.

Alewives heading up Mill Brook to Highland Lake

The fish run, highly visible at the Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook, is on and could continue for anywhere from days to a month.

Westbrook pays tribute on Memorial Day

Soccer Saturday goal to connect New Mainers

The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community.

Westbrook gears up for downtown traffic disruptions

Construction-related road closures will start this summer and continue for six months.

Westbrook School Dept. pleased with insurance settlement from fire

The Westbrook School Department will be responsible for $377,813 of the $1.6 million repair bill for the fire and water damage at the high school last July, according to the terms of a recently settled insurance claim. School officials have previously said they would cover their share of the repair costs through extra funds in […]