Nomination papers deadline near City Clerk Angela Holmes reminds candidates that the deadline to file nomination papers for several seats is Sept. 6. Available openings on the Nov. 5 ballot are for mayor in a special election for one year to fill the unexpired term following the resignation of Michael Foley. Three-year terms available are […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 22
Casco summer barbecue picnic supper – Saturday, Aug. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, salads, beans, watermelon, and homemade blueberry desserts. $12, $5 ages 8 and under. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Letter: Why Warren Rec Field needs a water amenity
Since the late 1940s the Westbrook community has enjoyed a valuable asset in its downtown. Many were able to walk to cool off, teach their kids to swim and enjoy family and community. That is now gone. The original plan for this area has, in part, been accomplished: displacing the central location for the community […]
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LB Kitchen plans to open cafe in Rock Row medical campus
The next phase of the Westbrook development is scheduled to open in early 2025.
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Letter: Westbrook residents should give input on splash pad decision
This week, on Aug. 18, Portland will close its only outdoor community pool, with an estimated $5 million renovations funding shortfall. And – after five years of planning and fundraising already – it is quite realistic it never reopens with a price tag like that. For us in Westbrook, that $5 million makes the December […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 15
Seniors meetings to resume After taking its summer break, the Westbrook Senior Citizens group will resume its regular monthly meetings on Sept. 16 at the Community Center, according to President Carol Hayden. The group’s bus trip next month to the Big E in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been canceled with too few reservations. Activities at the […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 15
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, seating at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.; UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls, coffee or punch, and homemade dessert. $12, $8 children. For takeout orders, call 892-5363 by 5 p.m. Friday. Buxton […]
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Asian American community complex planned for Westbrook
The Buddhist temple in Buxton will be sold when a worship hall is finished in Westbrook. Construction is planned to start as early as next summer.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 8
Officer Clark named Employee of Quarter The Westbrook Police Department announced that Officer Kerry Clark has been selected as its Employee of the Quarter. “Officer Clark had a very busy and productive quarter for us,” the department wrote in an announcement. “During the last quarter she was involved in a couple of critical incidents. In […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 8
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, […]