A GMC truck or SUV fled the scene after hitting a minivan head-on Friday night, police say.
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Former Maine resident credited with saving man who fell into Seattle harbor
Jason Maxwell, who grew up in Westbrook and now manages vessel operations for the Port of Seattle, said the man was about 5 feet below the surface by the time he reached him 150 feet off the dock.
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Swanson Group acquires South Portland firm
The Westbrook-based accounting firm purchased competitor Howgate & Harmon for undisclosed terms.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Westbrook police warn of IRS gift card scam targeting elderly
A caller claiming to be from the IRS demanded $9,000 in gifts cards from one resident, the police chief says.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Another poke restaurant opening in Greater Portland
Crunchy Poke is moving into the former East End Cupcakes spot in the Old Port
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Westbrook’s Legends Rest Taproom now has brew with a view
A new Maine law allows restaurants to serve alcohol in unattached outdoor dining areas.
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Republican lawmaker calls for committee probe into allegations against Dillon Bates
The two-term Democratic lawmaker from Westbrook and former teacher and coach is accused of inappropriate behavior with students.
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Lawmaker accused of misconduct with students resigns coaching position at Massabesic High
Dillon Bates of Westbrook, a Democrat who faces allegations of inappropriate relations with female students, has informed RSU 57 that he won’t coach the cross-country team at Massabesic this fall.
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House speaker calls for lawmaker from her own party to resign over alleged misconduct with students
Dillon Bates, a two-term Democratic lawmaker, coach and former teacher, was accused of inappropriate relationships with several students in a publication that cited anonymous sources. His lawyer says the allegations are untrue.
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Westbrook man pleads guilty to string of robberies that rattled small businesses
Travis Card’s plea closes 11 cases in Greater Portland, including incidents in which he was thwarted by a language barrier, a clerk who locked herself in a bathroom and a club-wielding employee.