Local Legionnaires again hosting guests Joseph Wax, a retired Navy physician, was the first guest speaker in more than two years at Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion, which met Sept. 7. Wax spoke about the January 1963 crash in Greenville of the U.S. Air Force B-52 stratofortress based at Westover Air […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 15
Ceremony to honor POWs, MIAs U.S. service men and women who are missing in action or prisoners of war will be honored by the University of Southern Maine’s veterans’ student group Friday, Sept. 16. Husky Veterans will unveil a “Chair of Honor” event from 2-3:30 p.m. in Hill Gym in the Costello Sports Complex on […]
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Contested council, school board race on Nov. 8 ballot in Westbrook
Mayor Michael Foley has no opponents as he seeks a second term.
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Tenants reel from 76% rent increase at Westbrook apartment complex
The tenants say the two-increment increase is unfair because it doesn’t give them enough time to figure out how they can afford it or to make other arrangements.
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Letter: Five Westbrook councilors endorse Moninski
We, members of the Westbrook City Council, are jointly endorsing candidate Jess Moninski for Ward 2 Westbrook City Councilor. As health care (reproductive rights) rights for all people is an issue that is under attack nationally, both at the federal and local levels, it is vital that all on the council stand united in support […]
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Gorham-Westbrook-Portland rapid transit public meeting planned
Greater Portland Council of Governments will hold the open-house style meeting Sept. 22 at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.
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Drug use education program growing around state
The program, which focuses on real stories of people in recovery to teach youth about the dangers of drugs, is now used in nine school districts.
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We Love to Eat: Sept.15
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions, such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating, are still being taken. Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, bread, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 8
Free food Everyone is welcome to free veggies, fruit, meat and bread when The Locker Project hosts an open table at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., and at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at First Baptist Church, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Safety Day “Kids Safety Day” will be […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 8-15
Big Falls Festival Art “Painting the Light”: Denmark Arts Center 50 West Main St., Denmark. Contemporary landscape paintings of Maine and New Hampshire. Rosemary Gerbutavich Watercolors: Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com. Sept. 8 Pulped Under Pressure Opening: 6-8 p.m., Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. With traditional hand papermaking at its core, […]