American Journal briefs

Published
March 29, 2022

Westbrook increases fees for ambulance rides

The City Council Monday voted to raise city ambulance rates for the first time in about 10 years, but the increase is expected to have little or no impact on residents. Basic life support rates will rise from $420 to $700, advanced life support from $500 to $1,000 and the fee per mile driven from […]
Published
March 28, 2022

Mechanic St. lot closes, Saccarappa Park opens for parking in downtown Westbrook
Published
March 28, 2022

Veterans and Coffee session scheduled for April 14

The city’s first Veterans and Coffee session is planned for April 14 at the Westbrook Community Center. Hosted by Veteran Services Director Arty Ledoux, the meet-up will be from 9-11 a.m. in the Spruce Room to give veterans the opportunity to network and build peer support. Ledoux also will be able to provide information about […]
Published
February 28, 2022

Westbrook legislator honored for work with food insecurity, small businesses

Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, has received the Outstanding Woman of 2022 award for her work with food insecurity and small businesses. The award from Coast 93.1 and Hannaford aims to recognize women in the state “who go above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in their communities,” according to a Feb. […]
Published
February 28, 2022

City promotes from within to fill outgoing code enforcement officer’s position

Westbrook Code Compliance Officer Brian Stetson has been promoted to the city’s code enforcement officer. Stetson has worked for the city since 2019 and also served as a code and life safety officer or Windham, Wells and Biddeford. He replace David Finocchietti, who is retiring at the end of March. “Brian brings many qualities and […]

Published
February 28, 2022

ProsperityME wins Avesta award
Published
February 22, 2022

In-person Winterfest festivities return to Westbrook March 5

Westbrook’s Winterfest will be held at Riverbank Park March 5 with a number of in-person activities for the whole family. Free festivities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including games, an inflatable slide and bounce houses, a Westbrook Police Department K9 demonstration, musicians and entertainment such as jugglers and fire dancers. Snacks and […]
Published
February 21, 2022

Westbrook Fire Department closes its COVID-19 test site
Published
February 14, 2022

In-person Walk for Autism to take place in April

The 20th annual Walk for Autism will take place in person this year with one of two walks taking place at Riverbank Park in Westbrook in April. The Autism Society of Maine hopes to raise $30,000 from the events, which will also feature games, vendors and face painting. The first walk will start at 11 […]
Published
February 14, 2022

Westbrook code enforcement officer to retire

Westbrook Code Enforcement Officer David Finocchietti will retire at the end of March after working with the city for 13 years in numerous roles. Finocchietti has held that position for four years but has worked in code enforcement for the city for a total of seven years. Before that he worked for the Police Department […]