Veronica Bates and Kristen Beahm are both seeking the Ward 2 School Committee seat.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Westbrook City Council, Ward 4: Candidates seek to balance school costs and taxes
Incumbent Gary Rairdon and challenger Isabel Mullin are also enthused about the Rock Row development as they wait to hear more details about the ambitious proposal.
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Westbrook settles lawsuit with fire officials who said city retaliated against them
The city’s fire chief and deputy fire chief had alleged that the mayor retaliated against them for raising concerns over safety issues.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bridgton in line for grants for wastewater system, road work
The $11 million in grants are contingent on voters approving the town’s share of the projects next month.
Posted inMaine
Searchers find body of skydiving instructor in Lebanon a day after jump accident
The body of Brett Bickford, 41, was found late Friday afternoon near the Lebanon airport. Officials continue investigating how he got separated from his student during a tandem jump.
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Calls to sex assault crisis helplines spike during Kavanaugh hearing
The organization that operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline reports that its call volume was 147 percent above normal Thursday when Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Posted inMaine
Disputes among members roil Windham Town Council
The dispute is centered over the tenure of Tony Plante, the town’s longtime manager.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Key report offers a path ahead for Maine’s forest industry
The analysis, initiated after a wave of paper mill closings, offers numerous ways to boost the impact of wood resources on Maine’s economy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Westbrook OKs first phase of project that includes Market Basket
The Planning Board approval is the last major local hurdle for the Rock Row project, which also will include a bank, a coffee shop, a restaurant and a handful of other retail uses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine officials to review safety measures in wake of Massachusetts gas explosions
Nothing similar has ever happened in Maine, but safety officials acknowledge that gas leaks are a danger.