I am writing to express my support for the Westbrook school budget being voted on July 16. My wife and I attended public school in Maine for our entire K-12 education. She attended a small community school in Aroostook County, and I attended Portland Public Schools. We both had wonderful educators that shaped the adults […]
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Letter: Vote ‘yes’ for Westbrook schools, reduce elsewhere
I ask Westbrook residents to vote yes to the revised school budget on July 16. Westbrook is losing teachers and support staff to other area districts because we are very uncompetitive on pay – as anyone who works in the school system can confirm. Everyone is feeling the bite of inflation; however, further cuts to […]
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Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions
The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
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Westbrook Notes: June 27
Seniors earn Legion scholarships Dathan Tropnas and Autumn Wellington of Westbrook High School Class of 2024 each were awarded $300 American Legion scholarships on the school’s Senior Night June 4. Navy veteran and Post 62 Americanism Officer Phil Spiller presented the awards. Post 62 Commander Dennis Marrotte said Tropnas will enlist in the U.S. Navy […]
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We Love to Eat: June 27
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco bean supper – Saturday, June 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcakes. $12, $5 under […]
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Taxes, emotion drive second Westbrook school budget referendum
School Committee Chair Suzanne Salisbury said the cuts made “were very difficult.” One resident said the budget was not enough.
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Westbrook Notes
Juneteenth freedom celebration Sunday in the park Riverbank Park, 667 Main St., in Westbrook will host a community event 1-3 p.m. on June 23 in observance of Juneteenth. The event, sponsored jointly by One Westbrook and the city of Westbrook, will feature art, poetry, music and guest speakers. There will also be a barbecue picnic, […]
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We Love to Eat: June 20
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, June 26, 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. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker […]
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Westbrook School Committee cuts nearly $719,000 from rejected budget
The revised budget would result in an overall property tax increase of 9.38%.
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School Notebook: June 19
Girl Scouts earn awards, over $19K in scholarships Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual awards celebration last month and awarded over $19,000 in scholarships to Girl Scout ambassadors graduating from high school. Nine students received a total $19,500 from the Joanne Crepeau Future Leaders Scholarship fund. Sidney Allen and Astrid Akerman of Cape Elizabeth, […]
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