The mayor declares a state of emergency in the city and schools are closed for at least two weeks.
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Maine employers send workers home, make drastic changes
The coronavirus is forcing large Portland-area businesses to adopt new rules to keep workers healthy and business humming.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook cancels public meetings and activities due to coronavirus concerns
All non-esssential activities have been suspended through April 5.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Local & State, News
Idexx tested thousands of cats and dogs for coronavirus. None had it.
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics firm says the tests confirm earlier assessments that pets cannot contract the disease.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 12
Poetry reading Poets Mark Melnicove and Cassie Pryun will be the featured guest when the monthly Lowry’s Lodge Poetry Series continues at 7 p.m. March 21 at Continuum for Creativity, One Westbrook Common. Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel are hosts. Melnicove is a poet, teacher, editor, publisher and performance artist. His papers are archived at […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: March 12
March 15, 1995 The Westbrook High School girls basketball team defeated Morse High, 55-42, to win the Western Maine championship last Saturday. They play undefeated Cony High School in Bangor this Saturday for the state title. The City Council’s upcoming vote on a tax increment financing district for Acadia Insurance and Portland Glass will also […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 12
Community meal – Thursday, March 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beef noodle, $5. Baked haddock – Friday, March 13, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. $10, $5, children can choose fish, pizza or macaroni and cheese. Baked haddock – Friday, March 13, 4:30-6 p.m., […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Expect delays as construction along River Road resumes
Ernie Martin, a senior project manager with the Maine Department of Transportation, said that the next phase of the project will continue throughout the year.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Just Love Worldwide works to end sex trafficking
The nonprofit, based in Westbrook, helps and advocates for sex trafficking survivors through their headquarters and by working with local police.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Schools submit deficit plan, new budget
City and school officials are satisfied with the steps the Westbrook School Department will take to erase the deficit.