A state report says there were 7.8 crimes per thousand residents in 2019, up from 5.62 in 2018.
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Schoolhouse Arts fights for 33rd season after devastating year
The small, nonprofit community theater in Standish has been nearly wiped out financially by the pandemic, but its administrators say the show must go on.
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No tax increase planned as city begins work on new budget
As work on the new budget gets underway, the mayor says avoiding a tax increase is important to residents who have felt the economic blow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Brunswick superintendents says small size allows district to administer ELL test
The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.
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Buxton therapy dog takes top spot
Melissa MacWilliams’ Dalmatian Monson wins a national award for his therapy work.
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City pitches Community Center as vaccination site
Westbrook EMS staff have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and other first responders should get theirs within a few weeks.
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Westbrook School Dept. $3M deficit cut by two-thirds
The deficit found last year is down to $1.1 million.
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Cross Insurance Arena hoping for federal relief
Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again.
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Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic
The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
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Artist creates fancy NFL footwear for a cause
Eamon White custom designed cleats for a New York Jets player as part of an NFL campaign to support players’ causes.