The city expects the revamp of the Cumberland Mills intersections to be completed by October.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Westbrook vocational center gives future cosmetologists a start
The new program allows students to earn 700 training hours out of the 1,500 required for state licensing.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
In-person Winterfest festivities return to Westbrook March 5
Westbrook’s Winterfest will be held at Riverbank Park March 5 with a number of in-person activities for the whole family. Free festivities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including games, an inflatable slide and bounce houses, a Westbrook Police Department K9 demonstration, musicians and entertainment such as jugglers and fire dancers. Snacks and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Fire Department closes its COVID-19 test site
The Westbrook Fire Department has shut down its COVID-19 testing clinic at the public safety building, citing a drop in both the number of cases and testing requests. At its height, the site was conducting over 200 tests a day, but numbers have since dropped to under 100, according to a statement from the fire […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Feb. 24
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout option available. Face masks for the unvaccinated are suggested and hand sanitizer will be available. Free community supper – Saturday, Feb. 26, with seatings at 4:30. and 5:30 p.m., Casco Village […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 17
Officers demonstrate community policing in action Two Westbrook police officers reached out to help elderly people during an ice storm earlier this month, according to postings on the Westbrook Police Department Facebook page. Officer Bryan Amaral assisted an elderly couple by helping the man, who was in his 80s and had Parkinson’s disease, to safely […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Police renews partnership amid increase in domestic violence severity
The Through These Doors domestic violence resource center will continue to provide training for officers and accompany them on some calls.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Officials: Replace entire Westbrook Middle School heating system
City councilors and School Committee members want to get rid of the failing geothermal system that has racked up repairs costs for years.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Councilor wants city to regularly recognize indigenous people who lived in Westbrook
If approved, Westbrook’s “land acknowledgment” would likely be the first by a municipality in Maine.
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Rock Row development in Westbrook acquires more land
The company developing the 110-acre former quarry say interest in the project on the border with Portland spurred it to purchase another 17 acres for future use.