Hires, promotions, appointments Anne Dalton and Robert Hunter of Falmouth have been appointed to the Southern Maine Agency on Aging board of directors. Dalton is the senior relations specialist and head of governance at the Association of Junior Leagues International, as well as the chairperson of United Way of Greater Portland and president of the […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 11
New to vets committee Mayor Michael Foley has named several people to the Veterans Services Advisory Committee: American Legion Post 62 Commander Dennis Marrotte; veterans Michael Sanphy and Michael Dubois; and residents Deborah Shangraw and Rebecca Boaz. Arty Ledoux is the city’s Veterans Services Officer. Foley said the committee provides “stability and continuity for future […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: May 11
Plant sale – Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon, Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton. Sponsored by Buxton Garden Club. For more information, call Linda at 929-5531 or email buxtongc@gmail.com. Mother’s Day artisan fair – Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey […]
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We Love to Eat: May 11
Bean supper – Saturday, May 13, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pea beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10, $5 under 12. Free community meal – Wednesday, May 17, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal […]
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Sheriff, author on trail of 215-year-old Maine murder mystery
The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.
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Westbrook council gives first OK to budget, but school board chair ‘disgusted’ at discussion leading up to vote
School Committee Chairperson Suzanne Salisbury is particularly angered by comments about the school portion of the budget made by Council President Anna Turcotte and Councilor Victor Chau.
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Letter: End flavored tobacco sales, support our youth
The health and well-being of our youth, and therefore the future of our state, is currently being debated in the Maine State House, but I’m not sure what there is to debate. LD 1215, “An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products,” will help reduce youth tobacco use and addiction, and promote healthier […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 4
Walker Friends need books Friends of Walker Memorial Library is seeking book donations for its annual sale June 3 during Westbrook Together Days. “We are especially low on children’s books in good, clean condition,” Kelly Day of the Friends group said in an announcement. Donations can be delivered to the library between 10 a.m. and […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: May 4
Spring indoor yard and bake sale – Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Crafts, used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table. Coffee and doughnuts until 10:30 a.m., hot dogs and pasta salad, 11 a.m. Two-day book sale – Friday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., […]
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We Love to Eat: May 4
Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits, butter, punch and coffee. $12; $6 ages 5-11; free under 5. Free community meal – Wednesday, May 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]