The planned housing complex along the Presumpscot River is 1 of 5 projects to receive federal brownfield cleanup grants or low-interest loans through the Greater Portland Council of Governments.
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Run of dry weather reminiscent of 1947 October fires in Maine
Dry conditions led to devastating fires 78 years ago.
We Love to Eat: Meals offered in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage […]
Westbrook Notes: Legion Post 62 to host Maine Military Museum director
Lee Humiston, director of the Maine Military Museum in South Portland, will be the featured speaker when the Stephen Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Post 62 is located at 17 Dunn St. in Westbrook. A dinner with chicken Parmesan and fixings, catered by Profenno’s, will […]
Former Sable Oaks Golf Course is on the market
The 132 acres in South Portland could become a mixed–use development. In Westbrook, 33 acres could be converted into industrial space.
Westbrook administrator plans to resign
Beginning in January, Jerre Bryant will transition from city administrator to interim director of economic and community development, a temporary part-time position.
Westbrook Notes: American Legion Post 62 opens fall meetings
Post 62 opens meeting season Dennis Marrotte, immediate past commander of American Legion Post 62, reported that its first business meeting of the year opened with a “Draping of the Post Charter” ceremony in honor and memory of Roger Barr and David Berry. Barr and Berry were U.S. Air Force veterans and longtime officers and […]
We Love to Eat: Community meals in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 20, 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, homemade dessert, coffee and punch. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 838-1832 by 5 p.m. Friday, […]
Morse the lone mayoral candidate on the ballot in Westbrook
One mayoral challenger and one School Committee candidate were told they did not have enough valid signatures to be put on the ballot.
Westbrook Notes: Rotarians’ visit to Canal School highlights summer map project
Rotarians luncheon Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the dining room at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center, 125 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. Those attending are asked to enter door No. 2. Following lunch, the group will go to Canal School to celebrate with students and staff the summer […]