Two of the four submissions call for municipal space and all include affordable housing to be built on three downtown lots.
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Fall Guide: Enjoy some local beer with a seasonal twist
The fall season for many means football and apple picking, crisp air and corn mazes, but with a local brewery seemingly around every corner, it also means seasonal beers. Maine has the highest number of breweries per capita, according to the Maine Brewers’ Guild, and Southern Maine has the bulk of them, each offering a […]
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People and Business: Oct. 4
Hires, promotions, appointments Baker Newman Noyes has combined its business and technology, health care, tax and assurance advisory practices into one combined advisory practice and appointed Ilona Davis, current principal of the the business and technology advisory practice, to lead it. Davis joined the firm in 2012 and founded the business and technology advisory group. […]
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Homeless man hospitalized after his tent catches fire
The victim is in stable condition, according to Westbrook’s fire chief.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 28
Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 30, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, squash, zucchini, pumpkin bread, cider and apple pies or crisp. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 […]
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Forum: Free downtown parking garage opening soon
In response to the forum piece “Save downtown Westbrook’s free public parking lots” submitted by Andrew Broaddus on Aug. 10 and similar letters submitted by various residents, I am writing to help address some concerns. As we approach the completion of the new downtown parking garage, which will be opening soon, the city had designated […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 28
Library Friends trip, meeting The Friends of Walker Memorial Library will travel to Maine Wildlife Park Saturday, Sept. 30, for their annual summer trip. Members will meet at the parking lot at 9 a.m. and return between 2 and 3 p.m. Participants should bring a bagged lunch. To become a member, fill out the form […]
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$100,000 donation readies Harris House for restoration
The funding from the Cornelia Warren Community Association allows work to begin to repairing the exterior of the future museum.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 21
Barbecue Showdown The fourth annual Rock Row Barbecue Showdown is set for Saturday, Sept. 23. Maine band 12/OC will entertain at the event taking place from noon to 3 p.m. at Quarryside at Rock Row. Local vendors competing for the honor of best BBQ and a $500 cash prize, including Smokin’ J’s Wicked BBQ, Cowbell […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 21
Seventh annual public dinner – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Fundraiser sponsored by Men’s Fellowship. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and cookies. Dine-in buffet, takeout options. $12, $8 ages 9 and under. Cash only. Spaghetti and meatball supper – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., St. […]