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Westbrook High School to reopen to all by Dec. 7

by Chance Viles November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

The majority of the work in the building has been completed, and staff and students will start their return Dec. 1 .

‘Why would they not help?’ Tucker family seeks answers from Westbrook police

by Chance Viles November 22, 2021November 23, 2021

The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn’t give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn’t found for more than four months after they reported him missing.

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My Place Teen Center continues to grow during pandemic

by Chance Viles November 22, 2021

The use of the Westbrook center has more than doubled in the past few years, and its expansion into Biddeford is providing a much-needed service, the Biddeford mayor says.

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Pandemic strains Westbrook school band program

by Chance Viles November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

Westbrook High School’s band director says it will take at least five years to rebuild the program to its pre-pandemic strength.

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Double the lights, double the dazzle in Westbrook

by Chance Viles November 17, 2021

Residents will see the holiday displays by ‘Decoration Doug’ Eaton and his team of installers come to light next week.

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Maine Press Association honors American Journal writer

November 15, 2021

Chance Viles wins an award for investigative reporting.

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Lakes Region Sportsman: Favorite deer spots – we all have them

by Tom Roth November 11, 2021November 12, 2021

This time of year, I like to think back on successful deer hunts of the past. Sitting with my back against a tree awaiting a deer to come into view, I often reminisce about those hunts. I have a list of all the dates I took deer. Some dates stick out like those taken on […]