The merger, official July 1, unites Catholic churches in Westbrook, Windham and Gorham in the St. Anthony of Padua Parish.
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Traditional summer events making return in Westbrook
Residents can look forward to a smaller iteration of Westbrook Together Days, as well as the annual Westbrook Strong 5K, both of which were impacted by the pandemic last year year.
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Police body cameras on Westbrook’s list
The plan, unlike previous years, does not include borrowing to pay for upgrades through city departments.
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Full fall return slated for Westbrook schools
Superintendent Peter Lancia said if there are no resurgences in the virus that would cause quarantines, all students will return to a full-time schedule this fall.
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Midcoast program guides police, helps survivors of human trafficking
A survivor shares her story to enlighten police and also wants to educate the public about how victims are subtly groomed for the sex trade.
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We Love to Eat: June 24
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available for those who do not want to sit inside. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated are required and hand sanitizer is available. Free community meal […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 17
A loyal patron Free food Two food distribution programs are being held in Westbrook this summer. Boxes of free food will be distributed from 3-4 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1 in the First Baptist Church parking lot, 713-715 Main St. The Locker Project distributes the food to help children who are food insecure. Beginning June […]
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Dana Warp Mill carves up space, weathers pandemic
The mill’s vacancy rate is on par with its pre-pandemic days and a number of smaller tenants have moved in.
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Westbrook may look at ranked-choice voting for local elections
The city will rely on residents’ input to help determine whether using ranked-choice balloting at the municipal level is worth it.
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In Westbrook, music will be in the air everywhere this summer
The Saccarappa Summer Concert Series, Vallee Square Concert Series and city concerts in Riverbank Park all promise to deliver a variety of local entertainment.