The 200-bed facility would be part of a homeless aid center with added services on the Barron Center campus, replacing the Oxford Street Shelter in Bayside, a source of rising tension.
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Brothers sent to prison for $1.4 million food stamp scheme at halal market in Portland
The mastermind gets three years and the other participant receives two, less than the prosecutor sought, and they also must repay $1.4 million.
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Latest Maine dining trend: Eat in a seat at a table on the street
A change in law will allow restaurants to serve alcohol in areas not physically connected to their buildings – such as on a platform built over a parking space – which some think adds to the vibrancy of a downtown.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Westbrook officer injured when alleged drunk driver crashes into police cruiser
A Westbrook man is charged with operating under the influence, reckless conduct and aggravated assault.
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Anonymous donor gives $10,000 to pay Westbrook student lunch debts
The amount erases over half of the $17,000 that families in the district owe, the superintendent says.
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Idexx makes debut on Fortune 1000 list
The Westbrook veterinary technology firm is the only Maine-based company on this year’s list.
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Missing Saco man found alive and well
Nathaniel Glavin was reported missing early this week but turned up unharmed in Westbrook.
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Three trailers filled with trash catch fire in Westbrook
It took hours for firefighters and workers using an excavator to put out the stubborn fire Wednesday morning.
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Westbrook teachers, school committee reach impasse on contract
The teachers union wants to add new language to the contract that is opposed by the school committee.
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‘Ghost bike’ honors victim, reminds drivers to watch for cyclists
Twenty years ago, Ethan Barton was hit and killed on his bicycle – now his family offers a message.