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Canal School students, staff grieve loss of second grade teacher

by Chance Viles January 13, 2021January 15, 2021

The school is helping students and co-workers cope with the loss of Carin Wilson, who died Dec. 26.

Snowmobile clubs ready for first big snowfall of season

by Emily Bader January 13, 2021January 19, 2021

Snowmobile clubs throughout the region have been working on clearing trails and repairing bridges for months now.

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High school team broadens audience for civil rights discussions

by Chance Viles January 13, 2021

Virtual discussions have allowed the Civil Rights Team at Westbrook High School to share diverse perspectives on inclusivity and equity.

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City councilor elected to Maine Justice Foundation board

January 13, 2021

WESTBROOK — City Council Vice President Anna Turcotte has been elected to the Maine Justice Foundations Board of Directors. The Hallowell-based organization specializes in pro-bono civil legal aid to those in need. “I think this foundation recognizes that women and minorities all bring something to the table,” Turcotte said. “I am someone who understands the […]

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Food insecurity nonprofit to move into donated HQ

by Chance Viles January 12, 2021January 13, 2021

Westbrook Market has donated a room for the Westbrook Families Feeding Families’ growing operation.

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City sells its last lot in business park, ending ‘successful’ venture

by Chance Viles January 7, 2021

The current assessed value of commercial properties at Westbrook Heights totals nearly $13 million.

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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 7

by Robert Lowell January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

COVID-19 cases The Maine CDC reports that Westbrook through Dec. 27 had reported a total of 633 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The number represents 3.2% of the city’s population of an estimated 19,778. The New York Times reported as of Jan. 5 that 353,729 people in the United States […]