Hires, promotions, appointments Hope Acts, a Portland nonprofit serving new Mainers and asylum seekers, appointed four board members: Elizabeth Jackson, executive director for Harvard University’s Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences; Bethany Smart, administrative and program coordinator at HopeGateWay in Portland; Mary Pat Donnellon, senior advisor for Susquehanna Growth Equity Partners; and Cadeau Assoumani, immigrant health […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Hospitality group buys The Good Table; Banded Brewing closes Portland tasting room
Also, a nitro cold brew coffee shop comes to Saco; a nonprofit supper series starts; and more.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare
In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Cheese Louise plans to open in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The fast-casual grilled cheese restaurant would join existing local and national chains in 2025.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Oct. 12
Musician to entertain seniors Musician Tom Dyhrberg will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at noon Monday, Oct. 16, for a meatloaf dinner at the Westbrook Community Center. To reserve a meal, contact Sharon Darche at 415-8092. The group meets at noon on the first and third Monday of each month. Snacks are provided on […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Oct. 12
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, red hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 children. Call 854-9157 to order takeout. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 18, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine school districts hit by shortage of school bus drivers
In Westbrook alone, the district is down nearly one-third from full staffing, and three drivers say the situation is unsustainable and unsafe.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Oct. 5
Apse to leave land trust Rachelle Curran Apse will step down this winter as Presumpscot Regional Land Trust’s executive director after nearly a decade. Apse is moving with her family to Cape Town, South Africa. “It has been such an honor to serve in the leadership of the land trust, expanding conservation and trails while […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Tears still come easily for Texas family grieving loss of Westbrook couple killed in June shooting
It’s been a little more than 3 months since Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter were shot to death in the downtown parking lot.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Oct. 5
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 11, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at […]