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American Journal News

Published
September 15, 2021

No time line yet for Westbrook High School students’ return

The superintendent hopes to phase in students' return, but the timing depends on the cost and repair schedule at the building, which received water damage from a fire in July, he said.
Published
September 15, 2021

Dog owners littering Gorham trails with bags of pooch poo

The town council plans to consider how to address the problem behind on town fields and at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.
Published
September 15, 2021

Westbrook Police Department hires mental health liaison

The new liaison comes from Portland and has worked collaboratively with Westbrook law enforcement in the past.
Published
September 15, 2021

Westbrook veterans’ office hopes to build community with social sessions

Local veteran Larry Caron says he likes the idea because 'getting together and knowing we care for one another means an awful lot.'
Published
September 8, 2021

As hate crimes rise, active bystanders needed, advocates say

National tragedies like 9/11 and the pandemic that spark acts of hate against minorities make it important for people to know how to intervene safely, activists say.

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Published
September 8, 2021

Gorham Middle School heat pump repair bill grows to $3.1M

Voters will be asked in November to allow the School Department to spend more to complete the project.
Published
September 8, 2021

Westbrook Police to wear body cams by end of year

The City Council gave preliminary approval to the $59,000 purchase of body cameras to be used by all on-duty officers.
Published
September 8, 2021

Ballot set for council, school board in Gorham

Voters face a four-way race for two Town Council seats and a three-way race for two School Committee seats.
Published
September 7, 2021

Needle-collection boxes to be located at four sites in Westbrook

The boxes will be the first in the city for the safe disposal of syringes and sharp medical waste.
Published
September 7, 2021

Pandemic places Maine State Music Theatre’s future in jeopardy, director says

The Maine State Music Theatre will finish its run of "Jersey Boys" in Westbrook before ending the season to avoid further monetary losses as a result of the pandemic.