The city will be able take land whose owners owe significant back taxes on foreclosed properties, but provides protections for residences.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
SoPo, Westbrook program examines recycle bins, contamination
The program allows ecomaine interns to examine people’s trash and educate residents on proper recycling
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Make well, not war
John Balentine says “…Trump fittingly invoked a wartime analogy.” (“Rise from your foxholes, teachers,” Aug. 13) Secretary of Defense Mattis asserted that defunded State Department diplomacy would mean he’d need more ammo, his way of urging peace as preferable to war. But let’s employ Balentine’s war metaphor. How’s that Commander-in-Chief doing? In eight months, American […]
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can’t be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
With new precautions, Market Basket opens in Westbrook
Shoppers who visited the chain’s second store in Maine on its first morning said they felt safe inside.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 20
Westbrook native retires after 45 years of teaching The Boothbay Register reported earlier this summer that special education teacher Toby LeConte has retired after 45 years. LeConte is the daughter of former Westbrook City Councilor Paul LeConte and the late Dianne King LeConte, who worked at Walker Memorial Library 41 years. Toby LeConte’s aunt, Beverly […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: Aug. 20
Aug. 23, 1995 No later than Oct. 20, most Westbrook city offices will have to move out of City Hall, unless aldermen change their minds by Monday. On Monday, the council voted on first reading to sell City Hall to Maine Bank and Trust for $235,000. Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre, who brought the sale to the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook schools go for hybrid reopening
The year will start off with students divided into two groups, alternating between remote and in-person learning.
Posted inAmerican Journal
The wait is almost over
Market Basket opens Friday at Rock Row in Westbrook.
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Market Basket will open Friday in Westbrook
The supermarket chain’s second location in Maine is expected to create about 320 new jobs.