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Idexx reportedly laying off workers in Wisconsin

by J. Craig Anderson February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

The newspaper Wisconsin State Farmer reported that the Westbrook-based company plans to lay off more than 50 workers at two facilities.

American Journal

Westbrook school budget deficit still ‘confuses’ city officials

by Chance Viles February 19, 2020March 11, 2020

The school finance committee will come back a third time to explain the shortfall and corrective measures to city officials.

American Journal

Slide into Westbrook’s first Winterfest at the Falls Saturday

by Chance Viles February 18, 2020February 19, 2020

This Saturday will be the first Winterfest at the Falls, which will feature free winter activities for family fun.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Feb. 20-29

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 20, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Soup, chili and chowder challenge – Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vote for your favorite and consider submitting your own entry for a chance to win […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: Feb 13

February 13, 2020February 12, 2020

Woman’s club to meet GFWC Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., with a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. Decorate your lunch bag for Valentine’s Day. The program will be Big Brothers/Big Sisters. All women in the greater Portland area are welcome to attend. Snow […]

American Journal

Looking Back: Feb. 13

February 13, 2020February 10, 2020

Feb. 15, 1995 David Sparks, who has been Westbrook’s animal control officer the past seven years, has a new business: Sparks’ Ark Animal Emergency Services. If there’s a weasel in your kitchen (last week in Gorham) or a bat in your bedroom, Sparks’ Ark is there to help. He will continue as Westbrook’s animal control […]

American Journal

Some Westbrook graduates to receive STEM endorsements

by Chance Viles February 13, 2020February 11, 2020

Westbrook High School will roll out their STEM endorsements for students graduating as soon as 2020.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Schools attempt to remove barriers to career, technical education

by Michael Kelley February 12, 2020February 19, 2020

Portland Arts and Technology High School and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center want to make some changes, including making it easier for students to take classes there while fulfilling core requirements at their high schools.