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Fish expected to swim up new Westbrook fish ladder in June

by Chance Viles March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

The Friends of the Presumpcot River, meanwhile, is concerned about Sappi’s application to form a new corporation to oversee the project.

Local & State, News

Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips

by Gillian Graham March 9, 2021March 11, 2021

The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.

Local & State, News

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

by Megan Gray February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

A Lewiston man said police pulled him over and then arrested him because he is Black.

Local & State, News

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

by Gillian Graham January 31, 2021January 30, 2021

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.

Business, Health, Local & State, News

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

by Megan Gray January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

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

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

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

by Dennis Hoey December 15, 2020December 16, 2020

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.