The $47.7 million spending plan, up $4.2 million from this year’s school budget, is now under review by the school board’s Finance Committee.
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Westbrook teen center’s culinary program teaches knife skills and life skills
The 5-year-old program at My Place Teen Center gives students a sense of accomplishment, knowledge about nutrition and workplace experience.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 16
USDA pays breakfast visit to Saccarappa Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutritional Services Office visited Saccarappa Elementary School March 10. “We’re here to celebrate School Breakfast Week,” said Elizbeth Silbermann, the USDA’s Northeast Regional administrator. The visitors, Superintendent Peter Lancia and school employees watched as students were handed a bag of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: March 16
Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Married for over 60 years, Old Orchard Beach couple were inseparable to the end
Family was the centerpiece of life for Russ and Helen Harvie, who were married for 61 years. He died of sudden cardiac arrest and she of a stroke.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 9
Footballer pays tribute to My Place Teen Center Miece Loureiro was starting to get into trouble in sixth grade, so he had to make a change. He credits My Place Teen Center for providing him with the opportunity he needed. A 2017 graduate of Westbrook High School where he was a star football player, Loureiro […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 9
Fish dinner – Friday, March 10, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12 at door. No takeout. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Fish dinner – Friday, March 10, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church hall, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
In Westbrook, Hawkins is at home on the streets
Lacking a permanent residence, the self-proclaimed “adventurer” is not interested in shelters or any type of official assistance, preferring to take care of himself.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Winterfest fun
The day after a snowstorm was a great day for Westbrook’s annual celebration of winter.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Hard Hats with Heart event rescheduled
The Hard Hats with Heart program, designed to help construction workers in Maine prevent heart problems, has rescheduled its education event in Westbrook for April 20. The event, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 33 Elmwood Ave., will feature a talk by a local heart disease survivor, a CPR demonstration, bowling, bocce, refreshments and more. […]