While not quite the spinning wonder that went viral in 2019, this ice disk is taking shape in the Presumpscot River near downtown Westbrook.
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Teenagers charged in connection with armed robberies in Portland, Westbrook
The 16-year-old and 17-year-old are accused of robbing a gas station and a convenience store.
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Police say Standish man crashed car into church in Westbrook
Ian Crouse faces multiple charges, including two felonies, in the crash early Sunday at The First Baptist Church on Main Street in Westbrook.
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Foley to focus on finances as Westbrook’s new mayor
The 32-year-old, who has spent half his life in municipal politics, will be sworn in Monday evening.
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As complaints mount, Westbrook police launch crackdown on traffic violators
Police took to Facebook Tuesday to warn drivers that special patrols will target drivers who run red lights and fail to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Head of Idexx gives up post 4 months after cycling accident left him paralyzed
Jonathan Ayers, chairman and CEO of the Westbrook-based company, suffered a spinal cord injury in the accident in June.
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Westbrook Market Basket now expected to open next spring
The grocery store, which had been expected to open in November, is now likely to open in the second quarter of 2020.
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Older drivers go to police for help navigating new hands-free driving law
Westbrook police held an event Tuesday to help drivers pair their vehicles’ Bluetooth technology to their cellphones so they can use them while driving after a ban on hand-held devices takes effect Thursday.
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Proposed rail service would link Portland, Westbrook, but it would be pricey
The line would reduce traffic and provide a faster alternative to bus service, but its estimated cost could exceed $100 million, according to a feasibility study done for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
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Promoter lowers volume during Westbrook show as noise complaints continue
Sunday’s concert didn’t exceed agreed-upon decibel levels, but the organizer voluntarily lowered the sound after about 130 complaints were logged, with many of them coming from Nason’s Corner in Portland.