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Westbrook, a little city located just to the east of Portland, Maine, has been known by this moniker for about 200 years now, and its former name is all but forgotten. Immediately before its name was changed to honor Colonel Thomas Westbrook, a local military commander in the French and Indian Wars, it was known as Stroudwater. But, before that, the settlement was named Saccarappa, after one of the two falls on the Presumpscott River, which runs through the town.
Westbrook has a long history as a mill town, first lumber and then paper, because of its location on the river. Actually, a second river runs through the town -- an early canal provided a way to get goods to market by connecting the rivers with Lake Sebago to the east, and its proximity to the ocean on the Portland side didn't hurt, either. See more
Finding apartments with a washer and dryer in Westbrook offers more freedom and flexibility to your weekends. Throwing in the laundry before work or a Saturday afternoon bike ride and finishing it up later is inconvenient, if not impossible, without your own set-up.
There are a few things to keep in mind while looking for apartments with a washer and dryer in Westbrook. Ask how old the appliances are before you sign. A washer and dryer over 10-years-old may need to be serviced regularly or have an expired warranty. You should also ask the property management who services the washer and dryer. Some leases stipulate that the landlord will pay for repairs to an essential appliance like oven or refrigerator, but require the tenant to service the washer and dryer.
Finding apartments with a washer and dryer in Westbrook can go quickly, so come prepared with your bank statements, pay stubs, identification, and letters of recommendation to sign your new lease.