Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints

Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.

As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare

In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.

Cheese Louise plans to open in Westbrook’s Rock Row

The fast-casual grilled cheese restaurant would join existing local and national chains in 2025.

Maine’s gun laws couldn’t stop 2 deadly shootings this year. Are more laws the answer?

Violent incidents in Bowdoin and Westbrook have been used by advocates on both sides of the gun control debate to argue that the current laws don't work as intended.

Westbrook man charged with killing couple in front of their young children enters insanity plea

Court records indicate Marcel LaGrange, 24, told detectives that he shot 2 people. He's now facing several charges in the deaths of Brittney Cockrell, 37, and Michael Hayter, 41.

Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says

A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.

Accused Westbrook shooter made online threats hours before double homicide

Just before a Westbrook couple was shot in front of their two children, the South Portland man charged with their murders became angry that a new friend cut him off and warned that he would kill people.

Manchester YMCA building sold to Woodfords Family Services

The Westbrook-based social service agency plans to expand its clinical, behavioral health and education services in central Maine through its new Manchester facility, once renovations, which could take more than a year, are completed.

Waterville Scouts tour historic sites in Massachusetts

Waterville Scout troop starts 2023 with new charter organization