The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.
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Westbrook council gives first OK to budget, but school board chair ‘disgusted’ at discussion leading up to vote
School Committee Chairperson Suzanne Salisbury is particularly angered by comments about the school portion of the budget made by Council President Anna Turcotte and Councilor Victor Chau.
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Falmouth/Gorham robotics team takes a top design award
The win at a New England competition was the second for the Northern Force team this season.
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Grassroots group provides speedy support for asylum seekers
The Neighbors in Need Facebook group, with 2,600 members, is ‘a beautiful space’ that works directly to get refugees set up in Maine, organizers say.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: From Little Sebago to Coffee and Range ponds, May is trout trolling time
My old hunting and fishing partner would always say, “Trout fishing is best when the leaves on an alder are the size of a mouse’s ear.” I never compared alder to mouse, but I can tell you that May is the month to target trout in our local lakes and ponds. When my dad was […]
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Finding Our Voices hosts community conversation on domestic abuse
A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.
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Parents file lawsuit over 3-year-old’s death in Gorham
The boy was killed when an SUV driven by a 13-year-old backed over him at his home.
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Westbrook homeowners face 8.8% tax increase
The tax hike resulting from the proposed municipal and school budgets is believed to be the largest the city has seen, the mayor says.
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Master plan approved for Little Falls/South Windham revitalization
Recommendations in the plan for the once thriving community include narrower travel lanes, sidewalks, public art and increased access to the river.
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Westbrook Little Leaguers honor vets
Opening ceremonies last weekend include a special tribute to veterans.