Footage from residents’ Ring cameras can be useful in investigations, police say, but the ACLU raises some privacy concerns.
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Westbrook councilor unsuccessful in bid to lift COVID restrictions
Councilor Elliot Storey’s proposal is rejected when other councilors dispute it and then take no action on it.
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Vertical Harvest wants to grow; Westbrook outdoor pool repairs too costly
The developers of the greenhouse/parking/residential project, who plan to break ground in about six months, want to expand on their original plans for downtown Westbrook.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says
COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.
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From the editor: Canfield named editor-in-chief of southern Maine weeklies
Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Windham board approves retirement community near Highland Lake
The Planning Board gave unanimous approval for the first phase of the 66-unit mixed use retirement community located off Route 302 just north of the Westbrook line.
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Rescue pet demand up, supply down during pandemic at Westbrook shelter
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says interest in pet adoption is ‘three times higher’ than pre-pandemic days, but adoptions were down by about 28% because of a lack of available animals.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Bids to fix Gorham Middle School heat system come in nearly half a million dollars over budget
School officials are working with engineers on a revised plan and putting off the project for another year also is an option.
Posted inAmerican Journal
New England Cancer Specialists plans Rock Row campus
The treatment and research center would become the group’s flagship location.
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Westbrook school budget proposal faces cutback to prevent tax increase
The superintendent’s draft calls for a 4% increase, largely due to payroll, he says.