The annual family festival that draws thousand to the city will not be held for the first time in 41 years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Westbrook Housing aids at-risk tenants during pandemic
With sanitizing and social distancing measures, a retraction of a scheduled rent increase and the delivery of over 2,000 meals weekly, the housing authority is working to protect its more vulnerable residents.
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School Notebook: April 29
Freeport student named Youth Leader by Berman & Simmons Devotion to protecting animals has earned Isla Wilson of Freeport the latest round of the Berman & Simmons Youth Leaders Award. The law firm award recognizes Maine middle and high school students for their outstanding service to their communities with $500 toward the student’s educational needs […]
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Westbrook company to triple workforce to produce PPE
American Roots has shifted gears from making clothing to making masks and face shields and will hire 75 more workers to meet the demand.
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Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
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Westbrook Notes: April 23
WPD honors Olson Sgt. Brian Olson has been named employee of the quarter at the Westbrook Police Department. Olson supervises the department’s field training program, training new officers and acclimating them to the department. He is the union president and works “diligently on behalf of his members while fostering a productive relationship with the administration,” […]
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Accidental shooting in Westbrook results in felony charges
Police say a man who accidentally shot himself faces drug and weapons charges, as well as a misdemeanor charge that he violated Maine’s stay-at-home order.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook police charging repeat violators of stay at home order
Officers are taking an “education and warning approach” for most violators, but have cracked down on repeat offenders.
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Idexx to be second company in Maine producing COVID-19 test kits
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company also will offer animal COVID-19 testing to veterinarians.
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Football: Coaches, ADs mixed on new classification for 2020
While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.