Xtreme Screen & Sportswear’s giving tree brings in gifts for more than 60 students in Westbrook schools who don’t have permanent residences.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 14
Library party wrap-up Friends of Walker Memorial Library’s annual holiday party Dec. 9 was successful with several people signing up for new library cards, according to Kelly Day of the Friends of Walker Memorial Library. “We had a lovely day with many children, teens and family and friends, enjoying the music food and crafts. Great […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 14
Free chicken pot pie and dessert – Saturday, Dec. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ option macaroni & cheese. Community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Pandemic precautions remain in place, including wearing masks when not eating and spaced seating. Christmas Eve dinner […]
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Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor veterans Saturday at Buxton cemetery
The annual event is held in conjunction with ceremonies at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. A Westbrook ceremony is also planned.
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Letter: Westbrook church luncheon packed the imperiled parking lots
I attended the Tips for Charity luncheon, part of the Festival of Trees at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church. Both parking lots on Church Street were full and I parked in the lot between the two banks on Main Street, which had a couple of free spaces. All three of these lots are at risk as […]
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Dine Out Maine: A restaurant that started as a food truck finds its footing in Westbrook
At George & Leon’s, roast beef sandwiches – and an expanded menu of Massachusetts’ North Shore casual eats – give diners some excellent options.
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Westbrook to host menorah lighting Sunday
Westbrook replaced a decoration depicting the Star of David, a historic symbol of the Jewish faith, with a lighted dreidel image following a complaint from a member of the local Arab American community.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 7
Santa coming to town The tree lighting event and visit from Santa that was canceled on Dec. 3 because of the weather will not be rescheduled. “Unfortunately, given all the other community events coming up, it will not be rescheduled,” Suzanne Joyce, president of the Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce, said Monday. However, Santa Claus still […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 7
Craft fair and bake sale – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. St. Nick’s Christmas Fair – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cressey Road Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Maine crafters and vendors. Donations go to Giving Tree of Maine.