Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.
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Westbrook Council approves new Lincoln Street zoning, sees updates to ordinances
The zoning change will allow for developers to build homes in the area off Lincoln Street, but green space is included.
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City clerk takes on assistant admin duties, city looks for HR head
The change comes after the resignation of the current assistant administrator, who is leaving for a job opportunity.
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Program shows student athletes career opportunities
A program held by Southern Maine Supernova Baseball connects student athletes with professionals in various fields to show work options and build goals.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
To extend outdoor dining through the winter, ‘bubbles’ keep patrons cozy
These igloo-like structures have popped up at Erik’s Church in Windham and Mast Landing Brewery Company in Westbrook, where patrons can stay “warm and safe” while dining.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 10
Triad spreads cheer Volunteer Doris Ames said Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad group recently gave donations to several nonprofit groups for Christmas. The checks went to My Place Teen Center, Senior Games, Be A Santa to Seniors (at Home Instead), Neighbors Helping Neighbors (fuel assistance in Windham) and Gorham Fuel Assistance. Triad is a partnership involving law enforcement […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 10
Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 11, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus. Dinner includes baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert for $12. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Former employee and ‘rink rat’ behind Happy Wheels revival
Derek Fitzgerald looks forward to potentially breaking ground for the new Happy Wheels in the spring.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 3
Rotary Christmas trees Westbrook-Gorham Rotary is selling Christmas trees and wreaths from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at Riverbank Park on Main Street. Masks are required. Distracted driving warning The Westbrook Police Department has been awarded a grant through the Maine Bureau of Highway […]
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Looking Back: Dec. 3
Dec. 6, 1995 A proposed winter sludge storage facility off Fort Hill Road on property belonging to Norman Martin III won final approval from the Gorham Planning Board Monday – but not in time to have the site ready for this winter. The facility will be a 24,000-square-foot concrete pad with a 25-foot high metal […]