Westbrook settles lawsuit alleging racial bias by police against Lewiston man for $40,000

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Published
February 25, 2021

Westbrook settles lawsuit alleging racial bias by police against Lewiston man for $40,000

A Lewiston man said police pulled him over and then arrested him because he is Black.
Published
January 31, 2021

More Mainers are interested in adopting pets; finding them isn’t always easy

Animal shelters report high demand for cats and dogs, but fewer animals are coming to Maine from out-of-state shelters because of coronavirus restrictions and more interest in adoption in other parts of the country.
Published
January 28, 2021

Federal judge considers prominent Maine doctor’s allegations of bias, retaliation

Dr. Jabbar Fazeli says he was terminated after raising objections about the treatment of long-term care residents.
Published
December 15, 2020

Chain saw-wielding man arrested after chasing people at Westbrook McDonald’s

Alice Sweet, 26, of Portland, was captured by police after allegedly chased the restaurant manager in the parking lot, damaging two vehicles and stealing food and a drink.
Published
October 29, 2020

Idexx posts strong revenue and income growth

The company says a strong rebound in pet health care spending drove much of the third quarter growth.
Published
October 28, 2020

Westbrook police look for two missing teens who may be in the Lewiston-Auburn area

Police say Dylan Collins and Isaiah Loring left a facility in Westbrook and may be in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
Published
October 6, 2020

Westbrook woman missing since weekend found safe

Westbrook police said detectives located Maryjane Giddings at a residence in Westbrook and that she suffered no ill-effects while she was missing.
Published
October 5, 2020

Westbrook police ask for help locating missing woman

Westbrook police said 28-year-old Maryjane Giddings was last seen over the weekend.
Published
September 19, 2020

Army Corps of Engineers takes a look at Westbrook landslide

Authorities say it could take some time before the next steps in stabilizing the riverbank of the Presumpscot are determined.
Published
September 18, 2020

Landslide fills Presumpscot with sediment; impact on fish is murky

Experts and environmental advocates say the long-term impact on fish and other river life is hard to predict, and could depend on what happens next.