Forest Fragmentation Boosts Tick Populations and Diseases

WESTBROOK, Maine, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts agree that ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the rise, due in large part to increased forest fragmentation that creates pockets of disease in areas ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/forest-fragmentation-boosts-tick-populations-153600754.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:36:00 -0700

Police believe man accidentally shot himself in Westbrook apartment

Posted May 04, 2012, at 9:08 a.m. WESTBROOK, Maine — Police say a 29-year-old man is dead after he accidentally shot himself in an apartment on Westbrook’s Brown Street.
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/05/04/news/portland/police-believe-man-accidentally-shot-himself-in-westbrook-apartment/?ref=mostReadBoxNews

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 17:29:11 -0700

Dunkin' Donuts help in fight against cancer

Customers at local Dunkin’ Donuts who order an iced coffee on Wednesday aren’t just getting a refreshing treat, but are also helping in the fight against cancer. Local Dunkin’ Donuts business owners throughout Maine and in Coos and Carroll counties in New Hampshire are partnering with the American Cancer Society to raise money to benefit Relay For Life events in their communities. With every ...
http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/Dunkin-Donuts-help-in-fight-against-cancer/-/8792012/13710888/-/129p5dxz/-/index.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:51:07 -0700

Westbrook notes – 5/24

Drouin Dance Center will present its annual recital, “Just Dance!” on Saturday, June 9, in Westbrook Performing Arts Center. (Courtesy photo)
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/american_journal/community/westbrook-notes/article_b4f2a8d0-a59c-11e1-b9b0-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:47:59 -0700

Affordable housing developer to meet with Westbrook neighbors

WESTBROOK – The developer of an affordable rental housing project proposed for two historic Westbrook buildings is planning to meet with neighbors to discuss the project next week.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/american_journal/news/affordable-housing-developer-to-meet-with-westbrook-neighbors/article_d36bc90a-a59b-11e1-9f4e-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:33:16 -0700

Westbrook police investigating accidental shooting death

WESTBROOK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Westbrook Police are investigating a shooting death on Brown Street.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=199806

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 04:43:00 -0700

Westbrook police notes – 5/24

On May 14, police received a call from the Prides Corner Drive In reporting that it appeared that someone had stolen some candy from the vending machines there.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/american_journal/cops_courts/westbrook-police-notes/article_1af71cde-a59c-11e1-8d13-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:47:48 -0700

Maine native becomes Coast Guard's vice commandant

A Maine native is being sworn in as the second-in-command of the U.S. Coast Guard.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/05/18/maine_native_becomes_coast_guards_vice_commandant

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 02:30:30 -0700

Marshwood squeezes past previously unbeaten Westbrook

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The Marshwood High School baseball team squeezed out a Class A victory over previously undefeated Westbrook on Thursday afternoon.
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120504-SPORTS-205040395

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 23:08:35 -0700

Westbrook students may start their day a bit later

The School Committee tonight will consider pushing back class times for older students by 20 minutes.
http://www.pressherald.com/r?19=961&43=561087&44=152780975&32=10367&7=617322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressherald.com%2Fnews%2Fstudents-may-start-their-day-a-bit-later_2012-05-23.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:10:12 -0700