The City Council gave preliminary approval to the $59,000 purchase of body cameras to be used by all on-duty officers.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Needle-collection boxes to be located at four sites in Westbrook
The boxes will be the first in the city for the safe disposal of syringes and sharp medical waste.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal
Pandemic places Maine State Music Theatre’s future in jeopardy, director says
The Maine State Music Theatre will finish its run of “Jersey Boys” in Westbrook before ending the season to avoid further monetary losses as a result of the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Sept. 9
Curbside bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 11, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint pea beans, one pint American chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint coleslaw, sliced Italian bread and frosted cake. Single meal $10, payable at pickup. Orders need to be placed in advance by calling the church […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: Sept. 9
Craft fair – Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., adjacent to Narragansett School, Main Street, Gorham. Sponsored by United Craftsmen. Parking will be in the Narragansett School lot, the public safety lot next to the skating rink and the bus loop as needed throughout the day. No parking on Chick Drive. Craft fair […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 2
Westbrook School Department needs two new bus drivers Superintendent Peter Lancia said the school department has two openings for bus drivers. “Not bad, given the needs in some places,” Lancia said, referring to the widespread shortage. Lancia said Westbrook doesn’t offer a signing bonus, but does have paid training. For more information, visit westbrookschools.org or […]
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$15 million Westbrook senior housing project gets preliminary nod
The project will help meet the need for some of the approximately 1,200 older people on a waiting list for apartments in Westbrook. With it comes a new ice rink.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 26
Vallee Square music Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats will entertain at Music at the Vallee Square Outside Dining Park from 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Discover Downtown Westbrook and the City of Westbrook sponsor the series that continues on Thursdays to Sept. 2. Saccarappa concert series Green Heron will perform when the Saccarappa Summer […]
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Maine State Music Theatre cancels shows after deluge of refunds
The theater attributes poor ticket sales to fear of COVID-19 and backlash against its vaccination requirements, which more venues say they plan to adopt.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook mom believes her son, missing since June, is dead
Police continue the search for Terry Tucker Jr. and believe he is still alive.