A multi-use development is planned on the “long-blighted downtown parcel” on Dana Street, across from the city’s newest parking garage.
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Police looking for man from Gray after alleged assault, car chase
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Jeremy Dunlap is wanted for aggravated assault. Police tried 3 times to stop his car between Windham and Portland.
Westbrook Notes: Nov. 14
WHS Marching Band earns bronze The Westbrook High School Marching Band received a parade Saturday through downtown Westbrook after winning a bronze medal Nov. 3 at the national competition. Krystle Smith, wife of Band Director Kyle Smith, said Westbrook finished third in a competition with 59 bands in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The band previously earned the […]
We Love to Eat: Nov. 14
Free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ meal available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Nov. 20, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, […]
Westbrook Ward 4 recount set for Friday
Westbrook City Clerk Angela Holmes Wednesday announced an election recount that City Councilor Gary Rairdon, an incumbent, requested, is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the the large conference room in the Public Safety building, 570 Main St. Amy Faulkingham narrowly defeated Rairdon by 15 votes, 897-882, with 289 […]
Pool, splash pad talks on tap in Westbrook
The result of the city’s meetings and survey will be announced at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Community Center. Meanwhile, a separate citizen-led survey is expected to close at the end of the year and have results presented to the city.
Sanphy resigns as president of Westbrook Historical Society
After nearly a decade and at age 78, he decided it’s time to “slow down.”
Preble Street houses 270 homeless veterans in one year
The nonprofit’s goal is to get the remaining vets into stable living situations by providing case management, housing counseling and financial assistance.
Westbrook Notes: Nov. 7
Seniors to meet Westbrook Seniors will meet at noon Nov. 18 in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A catered turkey dinner will be provided. Registrations must be made by Wednesday, Nov. 13, by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Entertainment will be provided by Salem Street. Visitors are always welcome. For […]