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

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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.
Published
January 17, 2020

It’s back: Another Westbrook ice disk appears to be forming in the Presumpscot

While not quite the spinning wonder that went viral in 2019, this ice disk is taking shape in the Presumpscot River near downtown Westbrook.
Published
December 23, 2019

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.
Published
October 24, 2019

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.
Published
July 30, 2019

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.