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Introduction to Westbrook, Maine
Westbrook, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 5 miles W of Portland, Maine and 97 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Portland metropolitan area with. Westbrook contains a population of approximately 16,142.
Westbrook History
Westbrook was originally known as Saccarappa and was named after the Saccarappa Falls on the Presumpscot River. It was incorporated as Stroudwater in 1814. It was renamed Westbrook in honor of Colonel Thomas Westbrook, who was a commander in Dummer’s War. Westbrook was incorporated as a city in 1891.
Westbrook and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Westbrook
Tourists can enjoy shopping at the Bradles Plaza Shopping Center. The River Meadow Golf Course is popular among local golfers. The Cumberland Mills Historic District offers a number of recreational facilities. Every year the Westbrook Art Festival is held in the city.
Westbrook Transportation
Portland International Airport offers air transportation facilities.
Westbrook Higher Education
Institutes offering higher education to the residents of the city include the University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph’s College, the University of New England-University Campus and the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
Westbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Westbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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