Clarence James Pearson, 61, was found dead at a Mechanic Street apartment early Tuesday. His homicide is the fifth reported in Maine since Nov. 21.
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Festival of Trees is back in full spirit in Westbrook
After two years of pandemic cancellations and then a curtailment, the annual festival is being held this weekend and next at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 23
Parking ban in effect The city’s winter parking ban went into effect last week and will continue to April 15. No vehicle may be parked on any street in the city for more than one hour between midnight and 6 a.m., according to the Westbrook Police Department. Municipal lots that can be used during the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 23
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $10; $5, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Free community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 29, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating […]
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People and Business: Nov. 22
Hires, promotions, appointments Maine Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Lee Wolfrum of Freeport as medical director of Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. He was an associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. FocusMaine co-founder and co-chair Andrea Cianchette Maker was named president of the the nonprofit economic development organization. She previously […]
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Exterior work well underway at Westbrook’s historic Harris House
Work is on the right track to be completed for the opening next fall.
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Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats
Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 16
Drouin dancers set for Macy’s parade Nineteen student dancers from Drouin Dance Center of Westbrook will perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Nov. 23. The dancers include are Melorra Fournier, Elspeth Migliore, and Dori Ross of Westbrook; Tessa McNally of Gorham; Alana Coreau of Gray; Eliza Albert and Abigail Rubin of […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 16
Free Thanksgiving meal and dessert – Saturday, Nov. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Free community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Annual free turkey dinner – Thursday, Nov. 23, pick up at Mr. Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, […]