1814Culture
== History ==
Originally known as Saccarappa after Saccarappa Falls on the Presumpscot River, it was a part of Falmouth, Maine until February 14, 1814, when it was set off and i...
1829Architecture
In 1829, a sawmill was built at the former which made the mill town noted for its lumber.
1832Architecture
The Cumberland and Oxford Canal opened in 1832, connecting Portland to Harrison by way of Westbrook and Sebago Lake.
1859History
By 1859, it produced 1,000 tons of paper annually.
1867Economy
In 1867, the factory's name changed to the S.
1871Government
In 1871, the town of Westbrook amicably split into two municipalities; present-day Westbrook and Deering, which was annexed by Portland in 1898.
1885Government
In 1885, the city opened Woodlawn Cemetery, the largest cemetery and newest burial grounds in the municipality.
1891Government
In 1891, Westbrook was incorporated as a city.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,142 people, 6,863 households, and 4,261 families living in the city.
2009Government
Colleen Hilton was mayor of Westbrook from November 2009 – 2016.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,494 people, 7,568 households, and 4,456 families living in the city.
2012Education
Other former schools in the city include Prides Corner Elementary School, which was closed in 2012 and then demolished, with apartments and houses built on the property.
2019History
=== Ice disk ===
In January 2019, a naturally occurring ice disk measuring about 100 yards across formed on the Presumpscot River.