Browse past news stories for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, CT.

• Coaches Vote Sagehen Defender Eben Perkins SCIAC Player of the Year (The Student Life)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:59:10 pm
  On a perfect day, nobody would need to notice Eben Perkins PO ’11 on the soccer field. It’s only when the Sagehens’ goal is under attack—when they are hunkered down facing corner kick after corner kick—that you can truly appreciate what Perkins, a center-back, does for the team. At 6’5”, he towers above opposing strikers, a Gulliver standing among Lilliputians. As long as the ball is in play, he ...
• November 13, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:35:41 pm
  Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:15 pm | Updated: 11:26 pm, Wed Nov 11, 2009. WESTBROOK - Behind the big glass windows facing Congress Street in Portland, Westbrook High School English teachers Brian Flynn and Cynthia DosAnjos moved in unison across the dance floor.
• Veterans Day Observances Around The Region (FOX 61 Hartford)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:18:00 am
  Alberta and William Crosson look up to the sky as three Blackhawk Helicopters perform a fly-over on Main Street during the 10th Anniversary Veterans Day Parade in Hartford. The fly-over was done after a moment of silence to remember fallen veterans.
• Veterans Day programs lined up around area (Marshall Independent)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:07:58 am
  Area communities will honor veterans on Veterans Day on Wednesday, with help from the veterans themselves. Most of the programs will take place at local schools, and the public is welcome to attend. Here's what's on tap in the area for Wednesday: " 10 a.m. at the Adult Community Center in Marshall presented by the American Legion. Guest speaker will be John Feda.
• Troop greeter film to get national showing on Veterans Day (Bangor Daily News)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:08:05 am
  BANGOR, Maine -- So far, Bill Knight has seen 36 showings of the documentary film "The Way We Get By."
• Westbrook students meet troop greeters (Bangor Daily News)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 12:52:55 am
  BANGOR, Maine -- Like many of the local men and women who volunteer as troop greeters at Bangor International Airport, Chuck Knowlen is inspired to greet flights because of the experience he had when he returned from his U.S. Army service in Vietnam.
• October 28, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 03:50:48 pm
  Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:15 pm | Updated: 3:05 pm, Fri Oct 23, 2009.
• Pike Industries Zoning Decision Tabled (WMTW Auburn)
  posted on October 21, 2009 at 04:59:11 am
  After hours of public comment, the Westbrook planning board tables a decision on zoning changes to the quarry owned by Pike Industries.
• October 15, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 08:05:57 pm
  After a brief chase on Stroudwater Street near the high school, Westbrook police arrested Jeremy Schumacher for violating a protection from abuse order and refusing to submit to arrest, among other charges.
• October 14, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:05:42 pm
  Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:25 am | Updated: 11:27 am, Wed Oct 14, 2009. the Westbrook's School Committee.
• October 9, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 10:20:41 pm
  After a brief chase on Stroudwater near the high school, Westbrook police arrested a suspect for violating a protection from abuse order, as refusing to submit to arrest.
• October 7, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 07:05:41 pm
  Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 11:30 am | Updated: 11:35 am, Wed Oct 7, 2009. WESTBROOK - Test results at the junior high and high schools this year have continued to fall below state standards, but school officials say they are implementing changes they hope will lead to higher scores.
• Service to Others is His Motto (Harbor News)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 01:07:58 pm
    By Fay Abrahamsson, Harbor News Senior Staff Writer WESTBROOK A t 85 years young, Charles Adams could spend his days relaxing, reading, or puttering around his Westbrook home. Retired since 1989, he need not worry about getting to work and punching a time clock each morning. But that’s not Charles’s style. He spends his days volunteering for a number of organizations, including the American ...
• 10/6 Soldier's Deployed (KBTV Beaumont)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 03:16:33 am
  About 2500 Texas Troops are being deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Ceremony at the Montagne Center sent a local group off Texas Style. As bravo battery first battalion 133rd field artillary faced their family and friends everyone was on their feet.
• Letand#8217;s re-think our high school league affiliations (York County Coast Star)
  posted on October 2, 2009 at 04:56:39 pm
  Did anyone see the recent sports story in the Portland Press Herald about Westbrook High School wanting to drop to Class B in football? The piece, written by Mike Lowe, brings up some interesting points of view and some timely arguments for looking at...
• October 1, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on October 2, 2009 at 01:35:41 am
  Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:10 pm | Updated: 5:17 pm, Wed Sep 23, 2009. WESTBROOK - An open space plan that has been in the works for more than a year will be the topic of discussion at a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday.
• September 24, 2009 (American Journal)
  posted on September 24, 2009 at 02:51:10 pm
  With its student population declining and some of its sports teams suffering, Westbrook High School has informed the Southwestern Maine Activities Association (SMAA) that it will begin playing a Class B schedule in some sports, including football, starting in the fall of 2011.
• Chuck Graeb, 83, Worked to Make Thousands Happy (Harbor News)
  posted on September 17, 2009 at 04:53:32 pm
  By Jenna Cho, Special to the Harbor News Old Lyme H e had a simple mission and gave his mission a simple name. Bikes for Kids. And for 20 years, Chuck Graeb made it happen, all with a smile and an endless supply of charm. Graeb, founder of the non-profit group that paired up more than 10,000 refurbished bikes with disadvantaged children, died Sept. 7 after dedicating his entire retirement to the ...
• Westbrook Fall Sports Get Underway with Return of Veterans (Harbor News)
  posted on September 17, 2009 at 04:22:08 pm
  By Holly D’Addio, Harbor News Sports Writer W ith school officially in session and teams warming up for the start of their seasons, we wrap up our fall sports previews for Westbrook High School in this week’s issue. Boys’ Soccer It promises to be a competitive season for the Westbrook boys’ soccer team as 10 seasoned veterans return to the roster. Despite losing several all-conference players to ...
• 'The bike guy,' who paired kids with wheels, dies (The Day)
  posted on September 11, 2009 at 10:31:30 am
  Old Lyme - He had a simple mission and gave his mission a simple name. Bikes for Kids. And for 20 years, Chuck Graeb made it happen, all with a smile and an endless supply of charm. Graeb, founder of the nonprofit group that paired up more than 10,000 refurbished bikes with disadvantaged children, died Monday after dedicating his entire retirement to the cause. He was 83. ”He's going to be ...
• Westbrook High School fall sports preview (American Journal)
  posted on September 8, 2009 at 03:50:41 pm
  Season outlook: Last year was a tough one for the Blue Blazes, with the team's only win coming as the result of a forfeit over eventual state champion Bonny Eagle after the Scots used an ineligible player in the closing minutes of the game.
• 3 Fans Sink Half Court Shot for Free Red Claws Tickets (OurSports Central)
  posted on September 4, 2009 at 05:43:17 pm
  PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Quirk Chevrolet, today announced that Jeff Guerette of Westbrook became the first Red Claws' fan to sink a half court shot at the Portland Expo as part of the team's Pick-A-Seat weekend, winning a season ticket for the 2009-10 season.
• Westbrook Student Meal Information (Harbor News)
  posted on September 3, 2009 at 01:43:09 am
  Daisy Ingraham School Lunch: $2 Westbrook Middle School Lunch: $2.25 Westbrook High School Lunch: $2.50 Milk at each school: $0.50 An à la carte menu is available at the secondary schools only. At Daisy Ingraham Elementary School, parents may pre-pay for meals one week in advance by sending with their student an envelope with a check made out to the “Westbrook Lunch Program.” Families may apply ...
• Westbrook to host Babe Ruth championship (American Journal)
  posted on September 1, 2009 at 02:32:01 pm
  Westbrook High School will be the home of the Maine Babe Ruth 14-year-old double-elimination tournament that is scheduled to get under way on July 23 (though, as has been the case throughout this rainy summer, this schedule is subject to change due to weather).
• Q&A with Obie Philbrook: Obie's redefining personal training in Westbrook (American Journal)
  posted on September 1, 2009 at 02:30:40 pm
  Obie Philbrook opened his own gym, Obie’s Fitness, in 2006 in Portland. He recently moved his operations from Portland to Westbrook, where he said the business community is more attractive.
• Westbrook High School announces preseason sports dates (American Journal)
  posted on September 1, 2009 at 02:27:19 pm
  While the calendar still says its summer, the fall sports season is rapidly approaching. With that in mind, the Westbrook High School athletic department has released the starting dates for the fall sports preseason.
• Legion teams making playoff push (Lakes Region Weekly)
  posted on September 1, 2009 at 02:21:35 pm
  Photo by: Tom Minervino Libby-Mitchell and Stockhouse play under the lights last Friday at Scarborough High School.
• Jarvis looking ahead to sports life after KHS (York County Coast Star)
  posted on August 20, 2009 at 10:22:21 am
  It's been a busy summer for George Jarvis, who saw his playing days in one sport come to an end and a possible career in another start.
• Martel Hits Early Success with SLC Win (Harbor News)
  posted on August 18, 2009 at 10:26:56 am
  By Holly D’Addio, Harbor News Sports Writer: S oon-to-be Westbrook High School junior Chrissy Martel is proof that, even in circumstances where experience may not be on your side, the ultimate positive outcome can prevail. Chrissy and her doubles tennis partner finished last spring as conference champions after playing the season as underdogs and Chrissy has also seen success in soccer, ...
• Gallacher Takes Home SLC Title in Only Third Year of Tennis (Harbor News)
  posted on August 13, 2009 at 02:54:43 pm
  By Holly D’Addio, Harbor News Sports Writer: He hasn’t even entered his senior year at Westbrook High School and Dylan Gallacher has already experienced a big win in sports that many don’t ever get to live through. Dylan won the Shoreline Conference doubles tournament for boys’ tennis and has also made some pretty big headway in soccer and snowboarding as well. Dylan has played soccer since he ...