Westbrook Deputy Director of Economic Development Ashley Rand has accepted a job as Portland city clerk and will start work there in early July. The Portland City Council gave unanimous approval to Rand’s appointment June 6. She will replace City Clerk Kathy Jones, who is retiring. Rand has worked in Westbrook for more than six […]
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We Love to Eat: June 9
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 15, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating.
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Together again
Westbrook Together Days, the first held in three years, kicked off Friday night and provided a full festival lineup Saturday, starting with a parade and followed by rides, food and fun at Riverbank Park.
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Youth descended on Westbrook police station Saturday where Black juvenile taken
A crowd also confronted police officers at Together Days at Riverbank Park where the juvenile was suspected of fighting.
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Magnet fishers, Portland kayaker honored for Presumpscot River cleanup efforts
The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river.
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Westbrook Notes: June 2
Filing assistance for Maine relief check The AARP Foundation TaxAide program and United Way’s CA$H program are offering tax filing services throughout June to assist folks who do not normally file in order for them to be eligible for government relief checks. The AARP reports relief checks of $850 will be mailed to most Maine […]
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We Love Sales: June 2
Plant, garden and book sale – Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Seeking donations of plants, seeds and “gently used” garden/backyard items such as garden tools, ceramic/clay pots, yard art, garden equipment, wheelbarrows and small patio furniture. Plastic pots or yogurt type containers also […]
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We Love to Eat: June 2
Bean supper – Saturday, June 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $12; children ages 5-11, $6. Free community meal – Wednesday, June 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Alewives heading up Mill Brook to Highland Lake
The fish run, highly visible at the Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook, is on and could continue for anywhere from days to a month.
