The health center serving vulnerable communities has hired a consultant to vet grievances and develop solutions.
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Communities recognizing homelessness isn’t just a Portland problem
Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook are all taking action to address the homelessness crisis that has largely been left to Portland to handle.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Ellis has knowledge, experience needed in Augusta
Charles Ellis of Westbrook is a candidate for House District 128. Knowing him for a good while has allowed me to observe his open and sincere enthusiasm for serving wherever he could. I’ve seen how his background of working with nonprofit boards in a variety of capacities prepared him for his now and future workings […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 16
Tune in to a trio of summer concerts series Summer concert schedules are in play, starting with a performance by Josephine County Band at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Conant Homestead, 99 Conant St. The farm opens at 6 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. Concert-goers should bring their own chairs. The free […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Digging downtown
Work on the Vertical Harvest project in Westbrook is underway.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 13
Seniors to be entertained Westbrook Senior Citizens President Michelle LeClerc said the club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., following a meal at noon. Shrimp scampi with garlic bread, tossed salad and fruit will be served. This meal is for members who have preordered, LeClerc said. […]
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Westbrook confronts COVID-19 surge
The Fire Department continues to work to mitigate the pandemic’s toll as cases rise.
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Convention center boosters in Maine cheer $75 million plan for Westbrook
Advocates have wanted a large event center in downtown Portland for years but said they are encouraged by a similar proposal in neighboring Westbrook.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook educators: Free meals making a real difference in students’ lives
Maine students are receiving free meals this year through a USDA grant.
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Scarborough Fire Department finishes first round of COVID-19 vaccines for local first responders
The department covers one-third of Cumberland County first responders, but could not break down by community how many police, 911 operators and fire/EMS personnel have received the vaccine.