Westbrook home catches fire Christmas Day

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Published
December 25, 2022

Westbrook home catches fire Christmas Day

Residents were able to safely leave the building, which experienced minimal damage.
Published
August 9, 2022

Mainers with family in Tigray region of Ethiopia wait and worry as civil war drags on

Nearly 2 years into the conflict, a father in Westbrook says his wife and daughter are stuck in Tigray while many families lack the ability to communicate with their loved ones.
Published
July 25, 2022

‘It takes an incredible toll:’ Hot weather adds challenges for Maine firefighters

Fire departments are increasing staff and stressing hydration at scenes when the weather is hot and humid, which brings added risks of heat exhaustion and hyperthermia to an already dangerous job.
Published
June 6, 2022

Westbrook students walk out to protest police detention of Black classmate

Westbrook police respond to Monday morning's march through the streets of the city by saying the student's detention Saturday night had nothing to do with race.
Published
April 18, 2022

With few houses and high prices, buying a Maine home is only getting harder

Some towns have only a few homes available. Some buyers bid and bid and get outbid every time.
Published
April 11, 2021

Firefighters rescue four people from burning building in Westbrook

Two of the occupants were transported to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Published
December 2, 2020

Police investigating 2 shooting incidents in Westbrook

No one was injured, and the 2 incidents appear to be unrelated, police said.
Published
August 16, 2020

Westbrook police say local woman has not been seen since Friday night

Raven Brooke, 22, was last seen on Mechanic Street in Westbrook
Published
July 22, 2020

After 33 years, cobbler is stepping away from landmark shop in Westbrook

Paul Rowland is selling his trailer and property, and moving Paul's Shoe Repair to his garage in Lisbon, where he and his wife moved to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Published
May 23, 2020

Maine mayors push Mills to share federal dollars with cities

Mayors in some of the state's largest cities are asking why Gov. Janet Mills' administration has not produced a plan to share federal funds to help municipalities with pandemic-related expenses.