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Brunswick superintendents says small size allows district to administer ELL test

by Michael Kelley January 20, 2021February 3, 2021

The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.

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City pitches Community Center as vaccination site

by Chance Viles January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Westbrook EMS staff have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and other first responders should get theirs within a few weeks.

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Westbrook School Dept. $3M deficit cut by two-thirds

by Chance Viles January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

The deficit found last year is down to $1.1 million.

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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 14

by Robert Lowell January 14, 2021January 11, 2021

Get tracking Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will house “Winter Animal Tracks,” a family-friendly event that will be held both online and in the field Saturday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 24. Participants, from beginners through experts, will visit land trust preserves during the one-week period, walk the trails, look for tracks and share photos and […]

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Canal School students, staff grieve loss of second grade teacher

by Chance Viles January 13, 2021January 15, 2021

The school is helping students and co-workers cope with the loss of Carin Wilson, who died Dec. 26.

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Snowmobile clubs ready for first big snowfall of season

by Emily Bader January 13, 2021January 19, 2021

Snowmobile clubs throughout the region have been working on clearing trails and repairing bridges for months now.

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High school team broadens audience for civil rights discussions

by Chance Viles January 13, 2021

Virtual discussions have allowed the Civil Rights Team at Westbrook High School to share diverse perspectives on inclusivity and equity.

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City councilor elected to Maine Justice Foundation board

January 13, 2021

WESTBROOK — City Council Vice President Anna Turcotte has been elected to the Maine Justice Foundations Board of Directors. The Hallowell-based organization specializes in pro-bono civil legal aid to those in need. “I think this foundation recognizes that women and minorities all bring something to the table,” Turcotte said. “I am someone who understands the […]