The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.
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Rat-infested store in Westbrook posed numerous hazards
A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.
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Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner
Area farmers’ concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
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Brea Lu owners forge ahead with plans after fire at new Westbrook location
Anna and Christian DeLuca are “frustrated,” but not discouraged after their new restaurant equipment was damaged in a fire last week at their new Main Street site in Westbrook.
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‘From Africa to Maine’ series to focus on the asylum seeker’s experience
Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers’ history, experiences and challenges.
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Waters are warming, let spring fishing begin
Spring has sprung. It was a mild winter and the lakes are opening up again, plenty reason to rejoice for this fishing fool. Sebago Lake barely froze this year, parts of Jordan Bay had a brief period of ice and you could fish the coves, but the big lake never caught. The Rotary Club’s Sebago […]
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Rodent problem shuts down Family Dollar in Westbrook
Work is being done to address the issue and then the downtown store can reopen, but the city is providing few other details.
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Windham-Raymond schools in middle of heated debate over controversial books
A special committee is currently reviewing three challenged books and is expected to recommend soon whether they should be removed from RSU 14 library shelves.
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Proposed school budget raises Westbrook property taxes 16.4%
The $47.7 million spending plan, up $4.2 million from this year’s school budget, is now under review by the school board’s Finance Committee.
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High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops
With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.