A 20-year patrol man will serve at the town’s three elementary schools.
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Continuance of private, remote-only school option up in the air
The Remote by Choice Program has been going well, Westbrook school officials say, but they are awaiting state guidance to decide whether the program will continue into 2021.
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Four in race for three Gorham School Committee seats
GORHAM — Three new members will be added to the seven-member Gorham School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Four candidates are vying for the three-year seats: James Brockman, a business analyst; Nicole Hudson, a former special education teacher; Sarah Perkins, a credit union CEO; and Leah Sturm, an environmental scientist. Three of the four […]
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Forest Street speed limit sent to state for review
The city is requesting a speed study of Forest Street in hopes of addressing nearly 20 years of residents’ complaints.
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Westbrook councilors seek to revisit ban on recreational pot stores
As the city’s medical marijuana industry plateaus, two councilors have suggested reopening discussions about allowing recreational retail sales.
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Two Gorham residents vie for vacated House District 27 seat
Democrat Kyle Bailey faces Republican Roger E. Densmore III to represent the district that covers parts of Gorham and Scarborough.
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Towns still await Spectrum response on underpaid fees
An audit revealed Spectrum owes nine towns $142,000 and some Cumberland County towns say that their letters demanding repayment have gone unanswered.
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Remote learning in place at Westbrook Middle School after student tests positive for COVID-19
The school is working with the CDC to identify anyone who may have had close contact with the student.
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Bailey, Pendleton in Senate District 31 race
BUXTON — In the race to represent Senate District 31, Democrat Donna Bailey, a veteran in Augusta, faces off against Republican Craig Pendleton, a new figure in the political arena. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. The election is Nov. 3. Both candidates are Maine Election Act financed. […]
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Two newcomers face off for Senate District 30 seat
The seat, vacated by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Cumberland, covers Gorham, Buxton and part of Scarborough.