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Westbrook recreation complex upgrades await final review

by Chance Viles June 29, 2022

The city hopes to solicit bids for the work at the Cornelia Warren Outdoor Recreation Complex this summer and construction could begin in the fall.

We Love to Eat: June 30

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

Bean supper – Saturday, July 2, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. The all-you-can-eat menu includes red hot dogs, two kinds of beans, a variety of casseroles, coleslaw, bread and butter, punch and coffee. Adults, $12; children ages 5-11, $6. Free community meal – Wednesday, July 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Summer Guide: Take note of free concerts, with something for all musical tastes

by Chance Viles June 23, 2022

Whether jazz is your jive or rock has you rolling, we’ve got you covered with a slew of free, family-friendly concerts being held all summer long. In Westbrook, there are a number of summer music programs with multiple performances a week. For a down-to-earth time, the Conant Homestead at 99 Conant Street is a great choice. […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: June 23

by Robert Lowell June 23, 2022June 22, 2022

50 years ago: Town gunfight “Miracle Spares Policemen, By-Standers in Gun Fight” was a front-page headline in the American Journal June 28, 1972. In the exchange of gunfire between police and two men who broke away from a Vermont jail, Patrolman Harold “Buzzy” Stultz emptied his handgun before facing a gun barrel 3 feet away, […]

American Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Friends mourn death of ‘electric’ Truc Huynh

by Chance Viles June 22, 2022June 23, 2022

Friends of Phoever Maine’s Truc Huynh, who died at age 40 June 18, say he was a selfless hard worker who was dedicated to helping others.

American Journal

Floating dock enroute to solve boat launch drop-off problem in Westbrook

by Chance Viles June 21, 2022

The project to rehab the boat launch off Lincoln Street is moving forward, but with some improvements to the design after more money was added to the project.

American Journal

Juneteenth in Westbrook: ‘We are seeing change’

by Chance Viles June 21, 2022

The city’s inaugural Juneteenth event featured local speakers, activities for kids and Jamaican food.

American Journal

We Love to Eat: June 23

June 21, 2022

Bean supper – Saturday, June 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Menu includes casseroles, salads, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Adults, $10; children 8 and younger, $5. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Takeout available. Suggested donation for […]

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