Housing Coalition to meet The Westbrook Community Housing Coalition will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at FBC Westbrook at 733 Main St. “I can only imagine what we have ahead of us” as wintry weather arrives, said coalition Co-chair Liz Eisele McLellan. McLellan said she was contacted when an asylum-seeking couple with an […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 30
Big turnout at light parade All ages turned out Sunday to witness Santa’s arrival in a light parade, watch as the town’s Christmas tree was lit outside the municipal center and take a horse-drawn carriage ride. The light parade with vehicles decked out for festivities rolled through Gorham Village until it reached the municipal building […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 30
York County honors Pulsoni York County commissioners recently honored Buxton Select Board member Frank Pulsoni with a Spirit of America award for his community contributions. Pulsoni, the former Select Board chairman, was recognized for his work as a police officer, interim police chief, firefighter, EMT and dispatcher. He thanked his wife Linda for her support. […]
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Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints
Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.
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Festival of Trees is back in full spirit in Westbrook
After two years of pandemic cancellations and then a curtailment, the annual festival is being held this weekend and next at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 23
Parking ban in effect The city’s winter parking ban went into effect last week and will continue to April 15. No vehicle may be parked on any street in the city for more than one hour between midnight and 6 a.m., according to the Westbrook Police Department. Municipal lots that can be used during the […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 23
Holiday light parade featuring Claus couple Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their annual pre-Christmas visit to Gorham on Sunday, Nov. 26. The celebrated couple will ride in a fire truck as part of a light parade that will roll out at 4:30 p.m. from JP Noonan on Main Street and proceed to the […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 23
Historical society to host open house The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society open house is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at its headquarters, 100 Main St./Route 4A in Bar Mills. Holiday gifts will be sold in the museum store, museum exhibits will be open and there will be caroling. Light refreshments will […]
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Exterior work well underway at Westbrook’s historic Harris House
Work is on the right track to be completed for the opening next fall.