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Presumpscot Regional Land Trust director leaves widespread legacy

by Mikayla Patel November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

The land trust has tripled its land conservation under Rachelle Curran Apse’s watch. Apse is stepping down as executive director next month.

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Westbrook receives federal award for hiring veterans

by Robert Lowell November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

The city has received a 2023 Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 9

by Robert Lowell November 9, 2023November 8, 2023

A day to remember veterans Westbrook will conduct a Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery on Stroudwater Street. The Westbrook Fire Department color guard will post the U.S. flag. Police Chief Sean Lally and Fire Chief Stephen Sloan will ring the final bell 11 times. Veterans’ […]

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We Love to Eat: Nov. 9

November 9, 2023November 7, 2023

Bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 11, 5-6 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. Senior meals – Wednesday, Nov. 15, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Free community […]

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Voter turnouts in area run high

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Buxton tops the turnout in Gorham and Westbrook with 45.3%.

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Compromise is possible on Westbrook’s parking lot development plans, mayor says

by Robert Lowell November 8, 2023

Opponents of the city’s plans to build housing on three parking lots pack a City Council meeting Monday, but supporters also speak out on the need for new housing.

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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 2

by Robert Lowell November 2, 2023November 1, 2023

School job fair The Westbrook School Department will hold a job fair from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the central office, 117 Stroudwater St. Superintendent Peter Lancia said Monday the department has vacancies for Ed Techs I, II and III for special education; bus drivers and van drivers; noon duty aides; spare […]

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Ledoux retires from Westbrook Public Services, named city’s new parking boss

by Robert Lowell November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

Arty Ledoux will work temporarily as parking project manager, assisting the city in staffing and policy development for the new city parking garage and all downtown parking areas.