Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 under age 12. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing required. Free Christmas […]
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Portland man charged with murder in Westbrook is held without bail
Deng Malual, 36, is accused of killing Clarence James Pearson last month in Westbrook. He appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court on Wednesday.
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New Westbrook City Council president creates housing committee
David Morse is unanimously elected to lead the council, replacing Anna Turcotte, who is the new vice president.
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Letter: Complainers should know the U.S. officially supports Israel
While I understand there should be no favoring of any specific religion in the holiday decorations in Westbrook, I would like to remind those who complained of two things. First, the Star of David has evolved into use as a Hanukkah symbol. Secondly, and most importantly, I would like to remind them that the United […]
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Arrest made in connection with Westbrook homicide
Portland police arrested 36-year-old Deng Malual on Monday afternoon. He is charged with murder in the death of Clarence James Pearson.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook mayor says he won’t seek reelection after Star of David controversy
Mayor Michael Foley says he has received threatening emails and phone calls after the holiday light decoration was removed.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 30
Housing Coalition to meet The Westbrook Community Housing Coalition will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at FBC Westbrook at 733 Main St. “I can only imagine what we have ahead of us” as wintry weather arrives, said coalition Co-chair Liz Eisele McLellan. McLellan said she was contacted when an asylum-seeking couple with an […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 30
Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Fresh greens, cookies, breads, pies, candy, handcrafted gifts. barmillscommunitychurch.org Holiday craft and book fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 30
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 2, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Eat in or take out. $10, $5 under 12; proceeds go to maintain original one-room White Rock School. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-6 […]
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Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints
Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.