Woman’s Club to meet Scarborough Chief of Police Mark Holmquist will speak at a meeting of the Westbrook Woman’s Club at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served and guests from any community are welcome. Eat, vote for best pizza The […]
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We Love to Eat: April 13
Free community meal – Wednesday, April 19, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Roasted turkey dinner – Saturday, April 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. Roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake. $10 exact […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Historic Westbrook house a museum in the making
The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
A grateful Brea Lu: ‘People take care of each other here’
In the wake of a fire at the Westbrook restaurant’s future site, locals have rallied with support, including a festive fundraiser planned for May 12.
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People and Business: April 12
Hires, promotions, appointments Alex Jakubowski was promoted to surveyor and survey field services coordinator for construction at Sebago Technics in South Portland. Tarah Doh was elevated to a surveyor after joining the company in 2022 as a survey technician. Henry Hess, Aaron Hunter and Chris Taylor were promoted to project managers. Recognition Daniel Goodman, public affairs […]
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Westbrook purchases 2 parcels along Presumpscot River to increase public access to downtown
City officials plan to keep the parcels on the north side of the river undeveloped and use them to improve public access, including construction of a riverfront trail.
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Gorham Notes: April 6
Panama Canal trip talk Residents Stan and Eileen Roth will speak about their cruise through the Panama Canal when the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad meets at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Gorham Police Department, 270 Main St. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Triad is a collaborative of law enforcement, businesses and agencies promoting […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 6
Distracted Driving Awareness Month April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Westbrook police officers are watching. “We will be utilizing grant funding to have extra patrols on, dedicated to distracted driving enforcement,” the department posted on Facebook. There are three types of distracted driving, and texting involves all three. They are visual (taking your […]
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We Love to Eat: April 6
Bean supper – Saturday, April 8, 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. Takeout available; advance orders can be picked up after 4:45 p.m. Order at 854-9157. Senior meal – Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. to […]
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Rat-infested store in Westbrook posed numerous hazards
A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.