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Cops & Courts, Maine

Four men burglarized same Westbrook business 3 nights in a row, police say

by Matt Byrne January 31, 2018February 1, 2018

One suspect remains at large.

Maine, News, Sports

Portland tailback jumps at chance to appear in Puppy Bowl 14

by Megan Gray January 31, 2018February 1, 2018

The terrier and bulldog mix makes the starting team in Animal Planet’s annual Super Bowl pregame show.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Gray man charged with robbing Westbrook Subway

by Gillian Graham January 29, 2018March 27, 2018

Police say Charles Small, 50, robbed the sandwich shop at knifepoint Saturday night.

Business, Health, Maine, News

First wave of Maine Med workers moves into downtown Westbrook offices

by kate gardner American Journal January 18, 2018January 26, 2018

The first of as many as 500 Maine Medical Center employees moves into a long-vacant office building, lifting hopes for economic growth downtown.

Maine, News

Westbrook school buses fare better in surprise state police inspection

by Kate Gardner January 18, 2018January 26, 2018

4 of the district’s 24 buses had to be temporarily taken out of service after the December visit, but that’s a big improvement over the 9 buses that failed or were overdue for safety checks last spring.

Cops & Courts

Robbery of Westbrook dry cleaner ends in foot chase, arrest

by Matt Byrne January 17, 2018January 26, 2018

A 29-year-old woman entered the Pratt Abbott on Main Street, brandished a knife, and demanded money.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population

by Kevin Miller January 16, 2018January 26, 2018

A measure sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine of Westbrook would set up a pilot program to provide access to medication-assisted treatment and stable housing for up to 50 people.

Business, Maine, News

Idexx says Westbrook expansion will increase traffic, eliminate some wetlands

by J. Craig Anderson January 8, 2018January 26, 2018

The first of several public meetings on the plan, which would add room for up to 600 workers, reveals residents are concerned about road congestion and litter.