Downtown eateries say business was good even during the early part of the pandemic and it remains strong.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Election results: Gattine wins Democratic primary for House District 126
He defeated his opponent, Jean-Marie Caterina, in the Democratic primary, 334-224.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Fish ladder traffic study underway in Westbrook
Scientists are using fish tracking devices to study the efficiency of the new fish ladder at Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook, one of the final steps toward the project’s official completion. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is catching fish at the Cumberland Mills ladder, inserting radio transmitters into their esophagi and releasing them back into […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
After Westbrook school walkout, new steps to promote cultural awareness, inclusivity
Plans are underway to address students’ concerns that different cultures are not understood or respected at Westbrook Middle School.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: June 17
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken, such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating. Bean supper – Saturday, June 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 9
Fire department announces new assistant chief Capt. Gary Wagner has been promoted to assistant Westbrook fire chief from interim assistant chief, according to Westbrook Fire Rescue. Wagner began his career in 1995 as a paramedic at Wells EMS and the Sanford Fire Department. He was hired as a per diem paramedic with Westbrook Rescue in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook tweaks voting wards following population shifts
The changes are in place but will have no impact on next week’s election or the current makeup of the City Council.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Planning Board likes Spring Street apartment project
Six three-story buildings would house 204 apartments near the South Portland line.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vertical Harvest parking garage redesign approved
The Westbrook Planning Board Tuesday approved the redesign of the planned Vertical Harvest project parking garage. Construction on the parking garage is slated to begin in a few weeks, City Planning Director Jennie Franceschi said in an email. The apartments that are part of the project, initially planned for above the parking garage have been […]
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American Legion Post 62 withdraws request to serve liquor outside
The American Legion Post by Riverbank Park in Westbrook has withdrawn its request to extend its liquor license to the parking lot for outdoor concerts and other events. The City Council in May denied the request from the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 because the parking lot, city officials said, is technically a […]