Tax prep help
Free tax preparation and electronic filing is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St.
AARP tax aide volunteers are available for an appointment by calling 518-8579.
Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. has a limited number of 1040/1040-SR federal tax forms and instruction booklets available. Forms can be picked up in the lobby between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Maine state tax forms and instruction booklets can be requested at 624-7894.
Free groceries
Registration is not required to receive free groceries from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the First Baptist Church parking lot, 713 Main St.
The foods includes fresh produce, baked goods, meat and milk. One box per family is allowed.
Mask and social distancing guidelines will be in place.
The Locker Project, a non-profit organization founded in 2014, sponsors the food program, weather permitting.
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