The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Gorham, Westbrook and Buxton this month. The drives are scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham; noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at […]
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Westbrook grad to hold ‘Laughs for Liftoff’ fundraiser
Westbrook High School graduate Abdullah Khuder will host a “Laughs for Liftoff” comedy fundraiser next month to raise money to support his education and goal of becoming an airline pilot. Local comedians will perform at the 18+ event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports Pup, 506 Main St., Westbrook. Laughs […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 3
Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, casserole, biscuits, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. All-you-can-eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 3
Symbol groundbreaking Westbrook Development Corporation and Westbrook Housing Authority will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction for the Stacy M. Symbol Apartments from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The site is at the former Rivermeadow Golf Club off Lincoln Street and Mayberry Road. Symbol Apartments is a 60-unit affordable housing […]
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Westbrook teen gets community boost toward lifelong goal of becoming a pilot
Abdullah Khuder’s GoFundMe campaign is helping him pay for flight lessons this summer.
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New bus route linking Gorham, Westbrook, Portland under consideration
GPCOG is studying a new METRO line with more buses and more stops.
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Forum: They paved paradise – and put up a parking lot
Well, not exactly. But close. Westbrook almost just paved over its former outdoor pool and put up an ice rink. Thankfully, wisdom prevailed on July 3 when the City Council voted unanimously against the city administration’s poorly-vetted and wasteful $250,000 idea. The proposal is made even more laughable, in this hottest and most humid stretch […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 27
U.S. housing leaders visit U.S. Housing and Urban Development Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Rich Monocchio toured Westbrook Housing Authority properties Monday, July 24. He was joined by other HUD officials from Maine, Boston and Washington, D.C. Monocchio was interested in the impact of affordable housing developments and the housing needs in the area, Westbrook Housing […]
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We Love to Eat: July 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco Days supper – Saturday, July 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads and homemade pies. […]
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100 acres of land to be conserved near downtown Westbrook, Gorham Village
With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust’s goal is to ensure easy access to nature.