The goal of the tours is to connect the state’s history with its culture today.
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Gorham schools require masks for all
More than 300 parents had petitioned the School Committee to allow families to decide whether their students should wear masks.
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Grazing goats back for more in Westbrook
The goats are clearing some of the invasive plant species by the Lincoln Street boat launch after clearing a half-acre in late July.
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Westbrook School Department finance director resigns, principal takes over
Heather Neal was hired last year to clean up the department’s $3 million budget deficit.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Gray author takes readers on suffragists’ road trip
Women’s rights advocate Anne Gass says she is compelled to tell women’s stories that resonate today but might otherwise be lost to history.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook before- and after-school program in danger due to lack of staff
The LEARNS program offering before- and after-school care for children is in serious need of staffing.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Nation & World, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Cancer screenings take hit from pandemic
Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
Posted inAmerican Journal
$25M solar farm approved for Buxton
The town Planning Board addresses residents’ concerns about well water and lumbering.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Improvements in the works for Prides Corner intersection
Funding to fix the troublesome Brook Street and Route 302 intersection will come from developers, city, state and federal funding.
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Safety code violations found in the dozens at Westbrook High School
Though not egregious, the problems have prompted an inspection of all schools in the district.