Work on improvements and upgrades at Veterans Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery is complete and will be the site of the city’s Veterans Day ceremony next week.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Paper City BBQ opens in Westbrook
Also, a new Thai restaurant opened in Old Port, an ice cream shop launches in Nason’s Corner, a new chef for Inn by the Sea and Ellsworth celebrates cider and cheese.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Oct. 27
Historians to hear Ledoux Arty Ledoux will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at its headquarters in Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Ledoux, a Marine Corps veteran, is director of the Westbrook Veteran Services Office. As always, historical society programs are free, open to the public […]
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Westbrook legislator faces challenge in House District 127
Republican Ryan Poitras is running to unseat Democratic Rep. Morgan Rielly.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Oct. 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks for unvaccinated suggested. Scrumptious and spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, salads […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Sales & Fairs: Oct. 27
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Vendor fair, Trunk or Treat – Saturday, Oct. 29, Elite All Stars Cheer and Dance, 73 Bradley Drive, Westbrook. Vendor fair noon-4:30 p.m.; Trunk or Treat 2-4:30 p.m. Free admission. Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Moninski dedicated to a thriving community
I’m supporting Jess Moninski for City Council in Ward 2. I have always been inspired by her dedication to public service and her commitment to our community. I want my daughter to always have the autonomy to make healthy choices that are right for her. As we’ve seen women’s rights stripped away, it is more […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Moninski has rare trait in politics – she listens
I have known Jess Moninski for more than a decade in her roles as a nonprofit leader, community volunteer, school board member and work colleague, and wholeheartedly support her in her bid for Ward 2 city councilor. She is thoughtful and well-spoken, and has the unusual attribute of someone in political life: She is an […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Moninski has courage to do what’s right
As a Westbrook Ward 2 resident, I was alarmed when my city councilor, Victor Chau, voted alone against a proclamation in support of reproductive health. In his statement at the meeting he explained that one reason to vote no was his representation of those on the “other side of the argument.” The other side of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Moninski will be voice for all Westbrook humans
As a female and human in Ward 2 in Westbrook, I was alarmed by my sitting representative on the City Council to be dismissive of a city/town’s obligation to stand up for the rights of its constituents. To believe that “the other side of the argument” has a right to decide the rights of bodily […]