Hires, promotions, appointments Laird Yock was appointed Greater Portland Landmarks’ acting executive director. He has served as a philanthropy consultant to Greater Portland Landmarks since 2021. He is also a co-founder of Philanthropy Works, a website providing training for fundraising professionals, and was in senior fundraising positions at Mayo Clinic for 20 years. Casey Oakes […]
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We Love to Eat: July 20
Free community meal – Wednesday, July 26, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. 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. $10, $5 ages 8 and […]
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Running strong in Westbrook
More than 420 racers crossed the finish line at the 10th annual Westbrook Strong 5K last weekend and 37 kids ran in the Matt Sprint.
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Westbrook Notes: July 20
Salisbury will attend leadership program Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, will participate next month in the 2023 Council of State Governments Henry Toll Fellowship program. Held in Kentucky, the program is designed to empower leaders to collaborate and communicate more effectively and provide nonpartisan networking and relationship-building opportunities. “Bringing together 47 individuals from 29 states and […]
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Regional crisis response team running short on volunteers
Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.
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Advocates cheer new protection for once-filthy Presumpscot River
Gov. Janet Mills signed the law banning waste discharge licenses for the Lower Presumpscot, granting researchers and activists 4 years to form a long-term plan to preserve the river’s health.
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Westbrook Notes: July 13
Westbrook Strong 5K honors Rairdon The annual Westbrook Strong 5K and Matt’s Mile sprint is set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Riverbank Park. All proceeds go to the Matthew Rairdon Scholarship Fund. The run and scholarship are in memory of Matthew Rairdon, who was shot and killed at age 22 on Nov. 30, […]
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We Love to Eat: July 13
Free community meal – Wednesday, July 19, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. 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.
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Westbrook Notes: July 6
Event to honor vets at Rock Row Rock Row is hosting a veterans appreciation event from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, with food trucks, live music by Roadhouse, kids activities and a 100-drone light show. The first 100 veterans will receive a free meal and dessert. Donations will be accepted and donated to the […]
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We Love to Eat: July 6
Takeout pot roast supper – Saturday, July 8, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, roll and brownie. $12 cash. Order at 655-7749 or office@rvccme.org before noon July 8. Free community meal – Wednesday, July 12, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]