Library potluck meeting The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 on the first floor of the library. “We will be hosting our annual potluck meeting,” said Kerri Frazier, president of the friends group. “Bring a tasty dish that you would like to share […]
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Looking Back: Feb. 20
Feb. 22, 1995 A Little Falls landmark that was an item of contention between the Gorham PTA and Town Council appears headed for the wrecking ball. Town Manager David Cole is gathering estimates at the request of the council for the possible demolition of the abandoned Frederick Robie School, 666 Gray Road. The council has […]
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City working on plan to reduce recycling contamination
Westbrook officials first want to find out which Casella Waste routes have the most unacceptable recycling, and then they hope to target those areas for awareness and education.
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Vallee Square space up for rent downtown
The city is hoping to attract some new businesses to the center of Westbrook.
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Idexx reportedly laying off workers in Wisconsin
The newspaper Wisconsin State Farmer reported that the Westbrook-based company plans to lay off more than 50 workers at two facilities.
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Westbrook school budget deficit still ‘confuses’ city officials
The school finance committee will come back a third time to explain the shortfall and corrective measures to city officials.
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Slide into Westbrook’s first Winterfest at the Falls Saturday
This Saturday will be the first Winterfest at the Falls, which will feature free winter activities for family fun.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 20-29
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 20, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Soup, chili and chowder challenge – Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vote for your favorite and consider submitting your own entry for a chance to win […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb 13
Woman’s club to meet GFWC Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., with a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. Decorate your lunch bag for Valentine’s Day. The program will be Big Brothers/Big Sisters. All women in the greater Portland area are welcome to attend. Snow […]
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Looking Back: Feb. 13
Feb. 15, 1995 David Sparks, who has been Westbrook’s animal control officer the past seven years, has a new business: Sparks’ Ark Animal Emergency Services. If there’s a weasel in your kitchen (last week in Gorham) or a bat in your bedroom, Sparks’ Ark is there to help. He will continue as Westbrook’s animal control […]