The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says interest in pet adoption is ‘three times higher’ than pre-pandemic days, but adoptions were down by about 28% because of a lack of available animals.
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New England Cancer Specialists plans Rock Row campus
The treatment and research center would become the group’s flagship location.
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Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips
The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.
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Westbrook school budget proposal faces cutback to prevent tax increase
The superintendent’s draft calls for a 4% increase, largely due to payroll, he says.
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Westbrook Notes: March 4
WWII combat vet celebrates 100th birthday Elmer “Tug” Graffam, who fought in World War II under Gen. George Patton, celebrated his 100th birthday last week with royal treatment from the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. Post 62 Commander Roger Barr, 1st Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte and legionnaires recognized Graffam Feb. 27 […]
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We Love to Eat: March 4
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, March 5, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook, Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Curbside bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. […]
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Proposal in works for 120-140 residences off Main, Seavey streets in Westbrook
Rocky Ledge Capital seeks a zoning change that would allow it to build a 5-story or 4 4-story buildings.
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Westbrook schools to get independent audit of curriculum equity
The superintendent says he expects the review will result in changes to instruction content to make sure ‘all stories are told, all voices heard.’
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Lewiston man receives $40,000 in settlement of police bias suit against Westbrook
The city was responsible for a $10,000 deductible toward the total payment.
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Everyone in the pool: It’s a popular pandemic pastime in Westbrook
The public indoor pool is seeing more activity than in years prior to the pandemic, and the young staff is credited with making pool time safe and efficient.