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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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
‘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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Plant-based health products get green light at Top Gun pitch-off in Lewiston
Start-ups Plant Botanicals, which has a seaweed skin care line, and Healing Harbors, which sells a cannabis-based oil, head to the finals on May 23 to battle with others for a $25,000 prize.
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Westbrook police rescue dog from roof, but how did it get there?
A Westbrook police employee sees the strange sight and calls for help.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Stolen car crashes into Westbrook building, 2 men arrested
The driver of the vehicle tried to run away but was apprehended, police say.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Revised retail development would add 750 apartments in Westbrook
A Massachusetts builder overhauls a previously approved plan for the former Pike Industries site, unveiling a 1 million-square-foot venture that would integrate housing and commercial interests.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police standoff with armed suicidal man ends peacefully in Westbrook
Officers negotiated with the man, who was at a home on Bridgton Road and reportedly had knives, and he surrendered after near 4 hours, a police captain says.
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Westbrook bookstore dumps books by author accused of sexual harassment
Quill Books & Beverage is identified in national news reports as one of two bookstores pulling titles by Junot Diaz.
Posted inBusiness
Idexx reports increased revenue, net income in the first quarter
The Westbrook company plans to break ground on a $62 million headquarters expansion.