City finance director steps down Westbrook’s Finance Director Suzanne Knight will retire June 5 after seven years with the city. “We have been blessed with her dedicated service to our community, especially during times of financial uncertainty associated with the economy and the pandemic,” Mayor Michael Foley wrote in a letter to the City Council […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: May 25
Plant and book sale – Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Book sale – Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. Westbrook. Outside the library during Westbrook Together Days.
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We Love to Eat: May 25
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation,$5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Face masks suggested. Breakfast for dinner – Saturday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Eggs, home fries, pancakes, French toast, bacon, quiche, breakfast casseroles, sausage, biscuits, […]
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First Westbrook soldier killed in World War I won’t be forgotten on Memorial Day
A graveside remembrance in honor of Stephen W. Manchester will follow an American Legion ceremony at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery and precede the city’s Memorial Day parade.
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People and Business: May 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Janine Tremble was promoted to vice president of community engagement and impact at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. Previously, she has been the executive assistant to the CEO, liaison to the board of directors and a marketing specialist. Evan Travers was promoted to store manager at the Westbrook UScellular location, 95 Rock […]
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Nature Restored: Paddling the Presumpscot to Westbrook
The city of Westbrook recently bought several acres along the river to expand public access and help further restore the heart of the community.
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Westbrook Notes: May 18
Grange honors Johnson Christine Johnson on May 4 received the Highland Lake Grange Community Service Award for 2023. “A native of Westbrook, Christine is well deserving of this recognition,” the Grange wrote in a Facebook post. Johnson is the president of the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary – and has served as the secretary, community service chairperson and […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: May 18
Book, bake and plant sale – Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Early bird sale, books only, Friday, May 19, noon to 3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Rain date, Sunday, May 21, noon to 3 p.m. Third annual plant and book sale – Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. […]
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We Love to Eat: May 18
Free community meal – Wednesday, May 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, May 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Breakfast for dinner – Saturday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, […]
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Westbrook council passes $87.1 million city-school budget
The budget, approved 6-1, carries a property tax rate increase of 8.8%.