Artists struggling during the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible for a new fund in the city that aims to provide money to artists out of work.
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Gunshot injury in Westbrook believed to be accidentally self-inflicted
WESTBROOK — A gunshot Tuesday that injured someone in Westbrook likely was accidentally self-inflicted, police said. At 12:39 p.m. Tuesday, police responding to reports of a gunshot on Central Street found blood on the sidewalk. “A short time later, we were notified that a subject had arrived at the Maine Medical Center Urgent Care Plus […]
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Man in Westbrook may have accidentally shot himself, police say
They describe the man’s wounds as not life-threatening.
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Maine Voices: Forecasts of a looming economic depression are greatly exaggerated
The Fed is showing that it’s willing to go to great lengths to mitigate COVID-19’s impact.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: April 2
Heroic action saves teen Alex Dewitt, a Westbrook firefighter/paramedic, saved a 13-year-old boy who had fallen through ice in Standish. Dewitt was serving with a Standish ambulance crew on their way back from Maine Medical Center in Portland when they were dispatched to assist two teenage boys at a Standish pond. A deputy sheriff was […]
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Looking Back: April 2
April 5, 1995 Westbrook Community Hospital, in the midst of an expansion and a fund drive to pay for it, is the latest institution to experience the generosity of Richard E. Dyke of Windham. The hospital said a “sizeable” donation from Dyke has helped put the fund drive at $300,000. The hospital’s $1.3 million project […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook resident dies of COVID-19
There are 11 documented cases, including three city employees, but the city health officer says the actual number is higher.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Land Trust director urges residents to hit the trails
If you are feeling cooped up inside while practicing social distance, the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust wants you to know their trails are a great resource.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook schools feed students during pandemic
Since closing due to the coronavirus, Westbrook schools have been giving out about 700 meals to students a day, offering both pick-up and delivery, and they’ll soon add books to the menu.
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Candidates line up for legislative seats in November
Westbrook, Buxton and Gorham voters will be electing new representatives in the State House.