The Westbrook School Department has the goal of knocking down race, gender and economic barriers that stand in the way of of classroom success, the superintendent says.

Westbrook Police are targeting specific streets with a high number of complaints and they’re using radar data to determine the best time to nab the traffic violators.

Ward 2 School Committee Representative Veronica Bates resigned Dec. 26, citing health reasons as playing a major part.

Phil Spiller incurred the fines for the late filing of some campaign finance reports during his run for Westbrook mayor.

A Westbrook resident’s synchronized decorations raise money and supplies for the Animal Refuge League.

The department is purchasing a second Scout Alarm, a notification system that helps police respond more quickly to domestic violence calls.

The city hopes more senior residents will take part in the program when it reopens the application process next month.

A new policy would bring training to teachers on how to address transgender students as well as give the students specific protection from discrimination.

The old Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink in Westbrook will be replaced with a versatile sports facility next summer.