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American Journal

Westbrook gaming shop seeks more donations for expansion

by Chance Viles April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

After losing $125,000 to a contractor, Weekend Anime is still determined to complete its Main Street expansion.

American Journal

Inadequate hot water system to be fixed at Westbrook High School

by Chance Viles April 26, 2022

The school will be closed this summer so the repairs and other scheduled work can be completed.

American Journal

Westbrook Public Services hit by labor shortage, hiring contractors

by Chance Viles April 26, 2022

The City Council has approved contracts for custodial work, road striping and grave digging.

American Journal, The Forecaster

Letter: Caterina top choice in June House primary

April 26, 2022

Primary elections don’t normally attract huge voter interest, especially in newly created districts with no incumbent name recognition. But, if you are a Democrat and live in House District 126, consisting of a dominant bloc of north and west Scarborough territory plus adjacent segments of Saco and Westbrook, I urge you to vote June 14 […]

American Journal, The Forecaster

Letter: Caterina is long-term Democratic activist

April 26, 2022

On Tuesday, June 14, there will be a Democratic primary for House seat 126. One of the candidates is long-term Democratic activist Jean-Marie Caterina. In addition to being a member of the Scarborough Town Council since 2013, Jean-Marie was a former labor commissioner for legislative affairs, a teacher and social worker, and this explains her […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: April 21

by Robert Lowell April 21, 2022April 19, 2022

‘Give blood, give life’ Westbrook Knights of Columbus will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “This drive will have expanded hours and staff as we are combining this drive with the Westbrook Community Drive, which usually takes place […]

American Journal

Westbrook School Department making progress on high school fire repair bills

by Chance Viles April 20, 2022

School officials are awaiting final word on a $1.3 million insurance claim and will borrow $570,000 from the state for repairs not covered.

American Journal

City planner: Residential development in Westbrook hitting its stride

by Chance Viles April 20, 2022

Westbrook is catching up to neighboring communities when it comes to housing growth as more people see it as a appealing place to live, Jennie Franceschi says.