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Sale of Olympia Sports means 8 Maine stores will close after liquidation sales

by Staff Report November 1, 2019November 2, 2019

They are among 76 stores across the country that will close in the aftermath of the retailer’s sale to a private equity firm. Sixty-two people are expected to be laid off.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Westbrook mayor’s race attracts 4 candidates in a changing city

by Edward D. Murphy October 31, 2019November 1, 2019

Four people, including the incumbent, are running for the top elected position in Westbrook.

Business, Maine, News

Amid leadership change, Idexx reports double-digit earnings growth for third quarter

by J. Craig Anderson October 31, 2019October 31, 2019

The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics firm revised its earnings forecast downward for the fourth quarter, citing the added costs of transitioning to a new CEO.

American Journal

Local cemeteries have their share of ‘ghost stories’

by Robert Lowell October 31, 2019October 31, 2019

Graveyard ghouls may be scarce in these parts, but the stories will lift your spirits.

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: Oct. 31

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019

Fire inspector will be Legion’s guest speaker Sgt. Ken Grimes, an inspector for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, will be the guest speaker at a Nov. 6 dinner hosted by Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. at the post home at 17 Dunn St. The meal will precede […]

American Journal

Letter: No more Trump from Beem? Yes, please

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019

Dear Mr. Beem, Please adhere to your statements from “Never Trump” and do not write about Donald Trump anymore. Thank you.(Please understand if I say I do not believe you will actually do that). J.T. Jarrell Westbrook

American Journal

Letter: Neighbor upset with daycare’s impact on home, neighborhood

October 31, 2019October 27, 2019

I am extremely upset over the recently passed 100-child daycare. A daycare of this size is too close to surrounding households for noise and traffic issues. This will certainly decrease the quality of life in/outside of my home. Six months of the year in utilizing my backyard/deck I will be listening to 40/50 children playing […]

American Journal

Looking Back: Oct. 31

October 31, 2019October 28, 2019

Nov. 2, 1994 If Westbrook voters vote yes on a municipal electric utility district next Tuesday, they will be putting initial control of millions of dollars and a variety of new jobs into the hands of three Westbrook persons to be chosen by the present mayor and City Council. Those three would have sole power […]