As the Greater Portland area prospers, Westbrook is also becoming a desired community for people to settle. Along with the benefits this growth brings to Westbrook, it also pushes the cost of living up. The rising cost of housing makes it difficult for lower and fixed income residents to stay in the city. Businesses of…
I currently have two children enrolled in our school system and another who has several years to go before starting school. I have always believed that education is a keystone for a successful community. It is important to fund our school’s system in a way that allows for the best education possible for all the students.…
As the demographics in Westbrook change, it is important to make sure that all of our residents feel represented in the public sector. A strong community is comprised of people who feel that they have a voice and in this, it is important to have representatives who understand the unique and varied needs of different…
Claude Rwaganje was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and due to political upheaval, became a refugee in Central Africa in the early 1990s. In the DRC, he was an advocate for the most marginalized members of the community. Claude spoke out on behalf of the people, despite the potential danger of angering…