COVID-19 cases The Maine CDC reports that Westbrook through Dec. 27 had reported a total of 633 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The number represents 3.2% of the city’s population of an estimated 19,778. The New York Times reported as of Jan. 5 that 353,729 people in the United States […]
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Aggravated assaults on rise in Westbrook
The newest Unified Crime Report Police finds most other crime rates in the city are stable.
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Planning Board likes plan for 26 condos off New Gorham Road
Greenfield Place would be made up of single-family homes in six designs.
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‘River Voices’ pays tribute to the Presumpscot
In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river’s history, culture and science.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 31
City, mayor back veterans Mayor Mike Foley, speaking at a Dec. 19 at a veterans’ flag folding ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery, said the city is committed to supporting all past and present veterans. The city has the state’s only municipal Veterans’ Services Office, headed by Marine Corps veteran Arty Ledoux at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 […]
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Recycling contamination issues persist as rate increase looms
The city of Westbrook will pay about $6,000 extra a month for contaminated recycling come July and, with costs slated to rise, wants to cut the contamination by half.
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Fire chief hopes pay raise will draw more to call company
A number of factors have led to dwindling membership, but the paid volunteers play a vital role in public safety, Chief Andrew Turcotte says.
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Fish ladder in place, ready for spring run
Friends of the Presumpscot River will officially celebrate the fish migration this spring.
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Westbrook takes $83,000 hit for late IRS filing
The city says the penalty for the late filing was the result of new regulations that were overlooked.
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Westbrook moves forward with solar power plan
A solar farm at the Sandy Hill landfill is expected offset all energy used by municipal buildings, including the schools.