A new policy would bring training to teachers on how to address transgender students as well as give the students specific protection from discrimination.
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New four-season rink coming to Westbrook next summer
The old Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink in Westbrook will be replaced with a versatile sports facility next summer.
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Westbrook, Gorham officers complete Wreaths Across America
Members of the Westbrook and Gorham police departments took part in the week-long trip to Arlington Cemetery in Virginia for Wreaths Across America, honoring fallen veterans and their families.
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Lakes Region Sportsman: New year heralds new opportunities
As January throws her icy cloak over the region, ice forms on our lakes and ponds. Although it will be some time until the big lake freezes, numerous smaller ponds in the area are generally safe to fish. There is nothing like drilling that first hole of the year and dropping your bait down the […]
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Westbrook’s Veteran Services Office asks vets to register
The new Veterans Service Office has yet to open, but they are looking for willing veterans to register in advance.
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Aspirations counselor helps students look ahead
Nicole Sturgis, Westbrook’s aspirations counselor, wants students and families to utilize her services, which help students figure out what they want to do after high school.
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New donations help address Westbrook school lunch debt
Westbrook Schools receive $6,700 to fund its lunch debt forgiveness program.
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New promotional banners to fly downtown this spring
Discover Downtown Westbrook and the Public Services Department have teamed up to bring new, vibrant banners downtown, which they say will help economic growth.
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Gorham council vacancy spurs flurry of activity
A special election, an expected lawsuit and a move to re-seat an ousted incumbent come as the result of the Town Council’s disqualification of a winning candidate.
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Westbrook couple helping homeless one burrito at a time
The PLC Street Team, a ministry of Portland Life Center, aims to spread hope and love through food and prayer.