What's/Who's new in business Nov 22, 2009
Klezos earned a bachelor's in nursing from the University of New England, Westbrook College. She joined Florida Hospital Flagler as a clinical data specialist in June and previously served as employee health, infection control and diabetes nurse educator for Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle, Maine. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Relatives remember Shiloh Pepin’s spirit, determination Oct 26, 2009
Besides her grandmother and her mother, she leaves her father, Elmer C. Pepin Jr. of Biddeford, Maine; her grandfather, Elmer Sr. of Westbrook, Maine; and another grandmother, Linda Pepin of Biddeford, Maine. Her sister, Molly, died at birth in 1998. (Boston Globe)
Rent-A-Husband Handyman Raises Questions Oct 22, 2009
Kaile Warren Jr., founder of the three-year-old business "Rent-A-Husband" stands by one of his trucks in Westbrook, Maine, in this Wednesday, May 5, 1999 photo. (Cy Cyr/AP Photo). (ABC News -- Business)
Tenley Westbrook turns to gospel, patriotic music Sep 26, 2009
I decided to go," she says.A mutual friend informed Johnson that Westbrook was a vocalist, so he asked her to sing the national anthem for the troops. That was a year ago and about 75 flights and songs ago and still counting."The first time, it was an amazing experience to stand there in front of over 100 people, who were leaving; to sing that song to them ... It was the soldiers' appreciation and shared stories that inspired Westbrook to write "Our Freedom Song," a song in their honor, along... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Prep results Sep 26, 2009
Katy, Texas (3-1)Saturday: vs. Beaumont Westbrook (Beaumont). 15. (USA Today -- Sports)
Anne Marie Sawyer, at 78, longtime nurse in Maine Aug 21, 2009
She was a wonderful mother, said her daughter Cynthia Sawyer of Westbrook. It was fun having a Mom who s a nurse, because you know you could run home with scrapes and she d be there to take care of you. (Boston Globe)
Maine car dealership to buy another car company Aug 10, 2009
The food is very disappointing and very over priced for (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Beverly Planning Board approves retirement village Jul 31, 2009
The property will include walking paths and have a park-like atmosphere, according to Rob McSorley, an engineer who works for Sebago Technics of Westbrook, Maine and helped design the project. In addition to meals, residents are offered van service to doctor appointments, church and volunteer work, plus the center organizes quilting clubs, plus field trips for things like bowling and tennis. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
18 Maine police departments get stimulus money Jul 29, 2009
Others getting a share of stimulus funding are Auburn, Baileyville, Boothbay Harbor, Caribou, Dover-Foxcroft, Fryeburg, Lewiston, Mexico, Milo, Newport, Norway, Sanford, Skowhegan, Westbrook, Winthrop and the Penobscot Indian Nation. About 7,000 state and local agencies applied for aid from Community Oriented Policing Services, commonly called COPS. Of those, about 1,000 were approved. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
4 more arrested in city drug sweep; 7 wanted Jul 22, 2009
Arnold said police have a warrant for the arrest of Craig Sprowl, 32, of Westbrook, Maine, on seven felony counts of obtaining a controlled drug by fraud or deceit. He said Sprowl became a patient at a city sports medicine clinic under a false name and complained of back pain to obtain 200 OxyContins over a three-month period. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine church abuse victim awarded $4.4 million Jul 13, 2009
Steven Boyden, now 39, says he was abused at age 15 by the Rev. Ronald Michaud, his former pastor at St. Hyancinth's Parish in Westbrook. A federal judge awarded Boyden $3. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine's worst plane crash marked Jul 12, 2009
The July 11, 1944 event is being marked by ceremony to remember the victims at 11 a.m. Saturday at the entrance to Redbank Village on Westbrook Street in South Portland. Nineteen people died when the plane crashed into what was then the Redbank Trailer Park. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jody Lloyd King Jul 8, 2009
Rev. Carl Westbrook will officiate the service. The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall at the church. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Rye Farmer's Market Grand Opening July 8 Jul 7, 2009
While Silvery Moon Creamery from Westbrook, Maine offers a wide variety of raw milk dairy products including camembert, crme fraiche and cheddar cheese. What is more delicious than fresh strawberries and crme fraiche. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man gets 25 months in identity theft scheme Jun 30, 2009
Prosecutors say Thomas Kasenge of Westbrook provided his Maine driver's license and Social Security card with the understanding that Pius Mayanja would pay him for their use. Mayanja, who overstayed his visa, used the documents to get jobs in Lewiston and Westbrook. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
MTA presents toll booth options; opponents remain cautious Jun 17, 2009
HNTB of Westbrook, which conducted a study at the request of the town, is recommending highway-speed tolling as part of a new plaza wherever it is located. That will reduce its size from what was initially expected to be 22 lanes to 15, for a total width of 335 feet. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hawks win in extra innings May 8, 2009
"Tyler Hotte's two-run home run in the bottom of the first for Marshwood was countered by a Tyler Landry solo blast in the second to tied the score at 2-2.Marshwood took back the lead with a three-run second. Papas, Ben Yarian and Steve Melnik loaded the bases with singles. Jake Chamblee drove a two-run single to left field. Melnik then scored to make it 5-1 after a miscue on a throw from catcher Bobby Rollins to Donovan.Marshwood starting pitcher Korey Gillis ran into trouble in the fourth and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
8th-ranked USM downs Endicott in slugfest, 24-15 Apr 8, 2009
Senior Anthony D'Alfonso (Westbrook, Maine) had two hits, including a home run, and five RBI. Hahn picked up the win to run his record to 2-0. Freshman (Natick, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
Retirement Switch: From 401(k) to IRA Apr 8, 2009
-- L.L, Westbrook, Maine. Let's start with the first question. (ABC News -- Business)
Connections Study on Kittery and Portsmouth Bridges begins, hearings to be held Apr 3, 2009
MaineDOT in conjunction with NHDOT, has selected the consultant team led by HNTB Corp., a nationally known transportation firm with an office in Westbrook, Maine. The team includes experts in the fields of public involvement; moveable bridges; traffic modeling; historic, archeological and cultural resources; and other specialties. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man dies after fleeing police Mar 30, 2009
YORK, Maine The Westbrook man arrrested Saturday and who was struck by a passing truck when he ran from a state police cruiser in handcuffs died Sunday, according to hospital staff. A spokeswoman for the Maine Medical Center confirmed that Craig Allard, 38, had died at the hospital. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obituary: Beverly C. Stevens Mar 27, 2009
She was born in Portland Maine, attended local schools and graduated from Westbrook College. Following her marriage in 1951 to Van M. Stevens Jr., she lived in Pittsburgh, Boston and Framingham before settling in Sherborn in 1961. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Jean Marie Thomas Mar 19, 2009
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Burton V. Thomas; son, Todd Thomas and wife Barbie of Freeport, Maine; daughters, Sonja Powers and husband Doug of North Yarmouth, Maine, Heidi LaBrie and husband Andrew of Yarmouth; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Paulin and husband Bill of Lake Wales; brother, Donald Matthews and wife Marie of Westbrook, Maine; sister-in-law, Sylvia Mills and husband Colin of Lake Wales; and sister-in-law, Linda Thomas of Lake Wales.... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Falmouth Maine Church Marriages 175... Mar 12, 2009
At the end of the Indian Wars, Falmouth was reorganized and officially incorporated into the town which included present-day Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook and Falmouth. It was the 7th town incorporated in Maine and encompassed the region around Casco Bay. (Suite101.com)
Baseball to Open 2009 Season on Friday at Florida Atlantic Feb 26, 2009
2008 All-America East second team selection, junior (Westbrook, Maine), will anchor the Seawolves bullpen this season. The Westbrook, Maine native was a workhorse for Senk last year, compiling a team-best 4. (Goseawolves.org)
Maine city seeks to deal with diversity Feb 22, 2009
WESTBROOK, Maine - The city of Westbrook has a new committee that officials hope will bridge cultural divides. The Westbrook Human Relations Committee, designed to serve as a liaison between minority groups and city officials, is the brainchild of Police Chief William Baker ... Westbrook is among a number of communities in Maine where there has been a marked increase in immigrants and refugees. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Local governments allowing chickens in backyards Feb 17, 2009
Biddeford and Westbrook also allow the raising of chickens for personal use. Clint Farnham, manager of Paris Farmers Union in Portland, says the economic slump and the desire for locally grown food has led to a revival in raising chickens. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
3 arrested in Westbrook, Maine, drug raid Feb 15, 2009
WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) A drug raid at two apartments in a building in Westbrook has led to three arrests. Police identify the suspects as 35-year-old Thomas Sargent of Standish, 37-year-old Jason Meyer of Westbrook and 27-year-old Amanda Davis of Westbrook ... Westbrook police, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Cumberland County SWAT team took part in the Friday night raid. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Celebrations Feb 8, 2009
Lauren N. Dooley, daughter of Dennis and Diane Dooley of Cohasset, married Michael D. Nappi, son of Toby and Anne Nappi of Westbrook, Maine, July 22, 2006, at St. Stephen s Church in Boston. Extras. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)