The city of Westbrook has received a positive financial review from Moody’s Investors Services, showing strong financial health, according to Mayor Mike Foley. The city maintained its Aa3 rating from the auditing company, which helps the city maintain low-interest rates when getting financing for large projects. Ratings are generally affected by and show the city’s […]

Westbrook residents will vote on using ranked choice voting at the municipal level in November. City Councilors voted unanimously Monday to put the measure on the ballot. Council President Gary Rairdon, who previously spoke against it, and Councilor Elliot Storey were absent. No members of the public spoke on the topic at the meeting. If […]

Damage from the July 25 fire at Westbrook High School is still being assessed, with water damage from sprinklers the biggest concern, according to Superintendent Peter Lancia. The fire started within an air conditioner unit in a third-floor classroom and was quickly contained by school sprinklers and multiple fire departments. While fire damage is minimal […]