Several fire departments responded to the fire in the upper floors and roof of Calpine’s Westbrook Energy Center.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Week of searching and waiting takes toll on missing man’s family
Despite an intense effort by his family, the Congolese community and Portland police, Samuel Mugisha has not been seen since he left his North Deering apartment on Nov. 4.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Two drivers killed when van collides with car in Waterboro
A Westbrook man and a North Waterboro woman died at the scene Tuesday morning, while 2 passengers were treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Vertical farm is on the rise in Westbrook
The new development, consisting of a parking garage, apartments and a four-story urban hydroponic farm, is under construction downtown.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage
Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
For these magnet fishers, the payoff is greater than the hunt for treasure
As they pull thousands of pounds of metal out of the water, they are also cleaning up the Presumpscot River.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion & Values
Maine Muslim families celebrate Eid al-Adha
They gathered Sunday in Westbrook to mark the special day, which honors the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah.
Posted inLocal & State
Regional planners raise funds for communities of tiny homes to house asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is raising money to purchase and install 200 small modular homes for migrant adults and families seeking asylum.