News • Published Sep 29, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
The Westbrook Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 25 to extend a moratorium on retail marijuana applications for another six months. The move will give the co...
News • Published Sep 28, 2023 08 am
These darling faces belong to Gandalf and Tawny, gorgeous 4-month-old brown tabby kittens who want nothing more than to be adopted together.
They purr like little motors ...
News • Published Sep 22, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
Should Westbrook get rid of the Traffic Authority/Police Advisory Board (PA/TA)? That’s the question Westbrook residents can vote on at a town meeting on O...
News • Published Sep 21, 2023 09 am
Mr. Chips is a really nice guy. He is mellow, very friendly, and extremely handsome with his tiger stripes and lion-like ruff around his neck. Mr. Chips hopes to say good...
News • Published Sep 18, 2023 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The town has received an estimate of $12 to $13 million to construct a wastewater system in downtown Westbrook, and a meeting with nearby property owners will be schedule...
News • Published Sep 14, 2023 09 am
This handsome hunk of cat is a silent sweetheart. His name refers to his coloring, a lush orange and white with cute patches of buff on his nose and face, but unlike some...
News • Published Sep 11, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
As of Sep. 5, Westbrook officially has a new full-time Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO). At a meeting on Aug. 28, the Zoning Commission formally voted to hire Eric Salmon...
Photo Galleries • Published Sep 09, 2023 08 am
By Wes Bunnell
Students exit Daisy Ingraham Elementary School in Westbrook after their first day of school on Aug. 31
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News • Published Sep 07, 2023 02 pm
Twinkie is the last of his four siblings and mama to go to a forever home. All of the cats look almost identical: soft, plushy, silver-gray, playful, sweet, and very peop...
Photo Galleries • Published Sep 01, 2023 06 am
By Wes Bunnell
The 64th Annual Westbrook Muster took place from August 25-26 at Ted Lane Field featuring over 40 corps.
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News • Published Aug 28, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
The first public workshop outlining the purpose of the Coastal Resiliency Committees of Westbrook, Clinton, and Old Saybrook is scheduled for Sept. 13 from...
News • Published Aug 24, 2023 06 am
Mika is sweet, energetic, and loving. This little stripy tabby girl with the white bib and cute stripe on her nose is affectionate, playful, and sassy. Mika would be a co...
News • Published Aug 21, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
It’s that time of year again. School is getting ready to start in Westbrook, and the Harbor News has the information on what to expect.
This year’s first day of school fo...
News • Published Aug 17, 2023 07 am
Forgotten Felines has many kittens ready for adoption.
Now is the perfect time to welcome a pair into your home, such as the precious angels pictured here. These 11-week-...
News • Published Aug 15, 2023 10 am
By Eric O'Connell
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is seeking donation pledges to fund a public mural downtown that would celebrate Westbrook’s maritime history.
In an effort to d...
News • Published Aug 11, 2023 05 pm
By Eric O'Connell
In order to increase community education and safety this summer, the Conservation Commission used three interns at various town properties.
“The interns maintain the trai...
News • Published Aug 08, 2023 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
In response to an inquiry over the use of train whistles in the area, an Amtrak spokesperson explained the reason for the noise to the Harbor News.
Residents of Westbrook...
News • Published Aug 04, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
An application to build a second retail marijuana store in Westbrook has been withdrawn by the applicant ahead of a public hearing that was set to open in August.
At the ...
News • Published Aug 03, 2023 12 am
Maisy is a pretty kitty.
She has lovely markings on her face, including two little beauty marks on her nose and next to her eye. This black and white beauty is soft as a ...
News • Published Aug 03, 2023 12 am
Press Release from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
You really don’t have to be a billionaire to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, or play. A...
News • Published Jul 28, 2023 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
All new applications for retail cannabis are on hold for six months after a July 24 vote by the Westbrook Zoning Commission. The moratorium will allow the commission time...
News • Published Jul 27, 2023 12 am
This fellow is a sweet treat! Newton is all black with a few white flecks in his fur, and he loves to be held, sit on laps, and purr! This guy may not be the first cat to...
News • Published Jul 21, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The Westbrook political parties have announced their slate of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. The highlight of the slate is the entire Board of Selectman...
News • Published Jul 20, 2023 12 am
Howie is a gray, black, and white tiger boy who is handsome, playful, and very personable. Howie has a stately air about him, like a cat who has experienced many things i...
News • Published Jul 16, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
An application has been filed to build a retail cannabis store at 144 Boston Post Road. The Zoning Commission will open a public hearing over the applicati...
News • Published Jul 16, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
The Westbrook Zoning Commission unanimously voted on June 26 to approve an application to open a cannabis food manufacturing business at 1244 Old Clinton R...
News • Published Jul 14, 2023 08 am
Who is yellow and tan and sweet all over? It’s Tanner, the handsome golden star at Forgotten Felines. This buff tiger boy with golden eyes is gentle, a little shy, and ex...
News • Published Jul 14, 2023 08 am
Press Release from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
Summer is here, and with this sunny season comes many reasons to celebrate and have fun! At the Community ...
News • Published Jul 10, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
On June 26, the Zoning Commission accepted an application from the commission itself for a six-month moratorium on applications related to retail cannabis ...
News • Published Jul 06, 2023 03 pm
Mallory is sweet, energetic, and loving. This beautiful girl adores petting and admiration and would love to spend time on a lap or a chair curled up in the sunshine. Mal...
News • Published Jul 04, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
On June 26, the Zoning Commission voted to deny two of the three requests from the applicant to modify conditions for a recently approved cannabis store in Westbrook.
In ...
News • Published Jun 30, 2023 09 am
By Eric O'Connell
WESTBROOK
At a Westbrook Zoning Commission meeting on June 26, the commission voted to deny an application from two citizens who sought a zoning text amendment that ...
News • Published Jun 29, 2023 07 am
Gabby is a unique and pretty girl who is white with patches of tiger stripes and lovely golden eyes.
She is gentle with humans, loves her treats, and enjoys playing. Swe...
News • Published Jun 27, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The town is planning on giving $23,902 to Westbrook Youth and Family Services, Inc. (WYFS) to help provide mental health support to seniors in town.
The American Recovery...
News • Published Jun 23, 2023 08 am
It may seem that readers are seeing the same cat over and over again, but Forgotten Felines recently rescued what volunteers have dubbed “The Silver Six,” a family of gor...
News • Published Jun 21, 2023 07 am
Westbrook High School held its 63rd commencement on June 16. Members of the Class of 2023 toss their caps into the air in celebration.
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Photo Galleries • Published Jun 20, 2023 02 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Westbrook High School held its 63rd commencement ceremony on June 16.
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Photo Galleries • Published Jun 20, 2023 01 pm
By Wes Bunnell
The Westbrook girls’ tennis team finished the 2023 spring season as runner-up in the Class S State Tournament at Wesleyan University on June 1.
...
News • Published Jun 16, 2023 07 am
By Laura Robida
The Shore Publishing/Zip06 team of journalists has once again received accolades for excellence from our peers. The Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists announ...
News • Published Jun 15, 2023 09 am
Twinkie is a plushy, gray short-haired boy who could not be sweeter. His golden eyes contrast with his silver fur, making him a handsome fellow not only on the outside bu...
News • Published Jun 13, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
As the summer arrives and more visitors come to Westbrook’s renowned beaches, the town is taking steps to ensure one of Westbrook’s most popular destinations remains safe...
News • Published Jun 08, 2023 08 am
Tommy is a handsome boy with tiger stripes and white fur. The volunteers at Forgotten Felines call him “Tommy Toes” because he literally has many, many toes on all four o...
News • Published Jun 07, 2023 02 pm
Local officials are warning residents about poor quality through Thursday, June 8. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued an Air ...
News • Published Jun 05, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The Zoning Commission will hold a continuation of a public hearing on June 26 over an application to open a cannabis food manufacturing business at 1244 Old Clinton Road....
News • Published Jun 03, 2023 06 am
By Eric O'Connell
At a Zoning Commission Meeting on May 22, the commission accepted an application from two citizens for a zoning text amendment to prohibit retail cannabis stores in the n...
News • Published Jun 01, 2023 10 am
Silver Sammie sees visitors from across her room at Forgotten Felines and makes a beeline for love with tiny chirps of joy. She is the first tiny greeter to ask for petti...
News • Published May 30, 2023 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
High school-aged students along the Shoreline have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in filmmaking as part of the “Making a Difference by Making a ...
Local News • Published May 29, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
On May 23, several town officials gathered at Westbrook Marine Center for a special occasion: the christening of Westbrook’s new patrol boat. As of Memorial Day weekend, ...
Local News • Published May 26, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
A public hearing over a request to modify conditions for a recently approved cannabis store has been postponed. The Zoning Commission, citing lack of notice, made the dec...
News • Published May 25, 2023 07 am
Who is black and white and sweet all over? Forgotten Felines’ Oreo, that’s who! This boy has a cute half-mustache, four white paws, and white patches on his tummy.
He has...
