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American Journal

Westbrook extends school closure, tightens limits on facilities

by Chance Viles March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

A second resident has a presumptive case of COVID-19, the fire chief says.

American Journal

Looking Back: March 19

March 19, 2020March 17, 2020

March 22, 1995 All was far from quiet in the Westbrook High School gym Wednesday evening. More than 1,300 people, including musicians, were gathered for the All-City Concert by school bands from the fifth and sixth grades, directed by Philip Rich; seventh and eighth grades, directed by Charles McLaughlin; and the high school, directed by […]

American Journal

Buxton’s Spencer-Fleming writes bestsellers and likes libraries

by Chance Viles March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Julia Spencer-Fleming, an award-winning and bestselling mystery author from Buxton says events like Westbrook’s Books in the ‘Brook develop “community, excitement and appreciation.”

American Journal, Northern Forecaster

Speeches at UN canceled, but Scouts look forward

by Chance Viles March 18, 2020March 24, 2020

Two freshmen from Westbrook and Falmouth were among those selected to speak to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women in April.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News

Theater chain shuts down movies because of outbreak

by Dennis Hoey March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

Cinemagic Stadium Theaters announced Tuesday that it will close its theaters in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland until April 8.

American Journal

Fire at Bridgton Road market determined to be electrical

March 17, 2020March 24, 2020

WESTBROOK — A two-alarm electrical fire at Asli Market Sunday night was under control in about an hour, according to Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte. Westbrook firefighters were called to the scene on Bridgton Road bout 9:45 p.m. March 15. Because the fire started in the end unit of a larger building that makes up the […]