Superintendent Peter Lancia said he is proud of students and staff for handling the sudden change to remote learning.
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Looking Back: Oct. 15
Oct. 18, 1995 A squirrel died and took out electric power for 2,400 Westbrook and Gorham customers at about 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The squirrel was scurrying across wires in the Saccarappa substation on Mill Street when it bridged two live ones. Debra Hebert, working on a yard sale in the recently close Hebert’s Market across […]
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Continuance of private, remote-only school option up in the air
The Remote by Choice Program has been going well, Westbrook school officials say, but they are awaiting state guidance to decide whether the program will continue into 2021.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Forest Street speed limit sent to state for review
The city is requesting a speed study of Forest Street in hopes of addressing nearly 20 years of residents’ complaints.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook councilors seek to revisit ban on recreational pot stores
As the city’s medical marijuana industry plateaus, two councilors have suggested reopening discussions about allowing recreational retail sales.
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Towns still await Spectrum response on underpaid fees
An audit revealed Spectrum owes nine towns $142,000 and some Cumberland County towns say that their letters demanding repayment have gone unanswered.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Remote learning in place at Westbrook Middle School after student tests positive for COVID-19
The school is working with the CDC to identify anyone who may have had close contact with the student.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: Oct. 8
Oct. 11, 1995 Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre hailed two Westbrook business expansions in his remarks to the City Council last week. Both went before the Zoning Appeals Board Wednesday for review. Jordan’s Foods plans a distribution warehouse at its plant in the Col. Westbrook Executive Park on County Road. Portland Welding Supply plans a tank filling […]
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Maine Voices: Saccarappa Island can provide deeper view of long-hidden Wabanaki history
Soon to be transferred to the city of Westbrook, it should become a unique and cherished public space.
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Westbrook woman missing since weekend found safe
Westbrook police said detectives located Maryjane Giddings at a residence in Westbrook and that she suffered no ill-effects while she was missing.