A second reading is set for Monday, May 5, at a regular City Council meeting.
Westbrook schools
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Westbrook Notes: March 27
Westbrook gifted quilt The Presumpscot Quilters on March 20 presented a historic “Time Capsule” quilt depicting 14 structures, people and special items to Westbrook Historical Society. Jami Bouley founded the 35-member club that produced the 60-by-74-inch quilt. A large turnout, including Mayor David Morse and Assistant City Administrator Angela Holmes, attended the presentation and City […]
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Mancuso, Rice head up Westbrook School Committee
A divided Westbrook School Committee on Dec. 11 elected Andrea Mancuso its chair and Katy Rice, vice chair.
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Giving tree helps keep Westbrook students warm
Alex Stone, owner of Blazes Burgers in downtown, has details of what students need for the winter, and community members can drop off donations to be delivered to the schools.
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3 vie for Westbrook mayor; contests for two council seats and one for School Committee
Lynda Adams and Lawrence “Larry” McWilliams are challenging acting Mayor David Morse for the remainder of former Mayor Michael Foley’s term, expiring next year.
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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Westbrook voters OK revamped $51M school budget
A voter turnout of 12% passed the budget 997-859.
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Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed
The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
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Taxes, emotion drive second Westbrook school budget referendum
School Committee Chair Suzanne Salisbury said the cuts made “were very difficult.” One resident said the budget was not enough.
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Law enforcement conducts active-shooter drill at Westbrook school
Westbrook police and fire departments conducted the intense, full-scale drill Thursday at the Congin School.