The Westbrook Strong 5K is slated for July 13, and with a growing number of runners and sponsors, organizers Gary and Laurie Rairdon hope to make this the biggest race yet.
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Bread-loving ducks might be out of luck in Westbrook
Feeding them should be banned to protect ducks’ health and the Presumpscot River’s health, the city’s sustainability coordinator says.
Edible Main Street takes root in Gorham
Businesses are growing produce in Gorham Village and it’s free for the taking.
WHS assistant principal taking over at Congin
Jennifer Mull-Brooks will be in charge at the K-4 school, opening another possible spot in high school administration.
Peters wins by one in Buxton recount
Tom Peters prevails over Scott Warchol in the Buxton Board of Selectmen race.
Westbrook’s Walking Man officially steps into history
After years of work, Al Hawkes’ iconic TV repairman sign is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Social worker to represent Maine at national conference on addiction
Glenn Simpson, an activist and social worker at Enso Recovery Services, creates art to spread awareness about addiction.
Rielly reflects on past, looks to future
Brendan Rielly will leave the City Council Aug. 1 after 18 years, and he hopes to have a successor already waiting to take his seat when he leaves.
Three better than one, WHS assistant principals say
The three Westbrook High School assistant principals believe their system is working well and they’d be happy to continue if no principal is hired.
Route 25 rebuild likely to last a year
The project, which includes repaving and upgrades, extends from Westbrook through Gorham Village.