Newly minted Eagle Scout Maxwell Burns, a member of Boy Scouts of America Pine Tree Council Troop 83 in Westbrook, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony May 21 at Westbrook Community Center. Burns earned the 21 merit badges required to attain the rank and self-funded and oversaw the […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook gears up for downtown traffic disruptions
Construction-related road closures will start this summer and continue for six months.
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Westbrook School Dept. pleased with insurance settlement from fire
The Westbrook School Department will be responsible for $377,813 of the $1.6 million repair bill for the fire and water damage at the high school last July, according to the terms of a recently settled insurance claim. School officials have previously said they would cover their share of the repair costs through extra funds in […]
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We Love to Eat: May 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; child, $4; and family, $20. Takeout available. Face masks suggested for those who are not vaccinated. Free community meal – Wednesday, June 1, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran […]
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We Love Sales: May 26
Plant, garden and book sale – Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Donations of plants, seeds and gently used garden tools, ceramic/clay pots, yard art, garden equipment, wheelbarrows and small patio furniture can be dropped off at the library any time. Plastic pots or […]
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Sibling Rivalry ready to rock in Westbrook
The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist’s medical issue. They’re playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
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Voters to decide on Democratic candidate for House 126 seat
Jean-Marie Caterina of Scarborough and Drew Gattine of Westbrook face off June 14 for a spot on the November ballot.
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Westbrook Notes: May 19
Friends of library hold annual meeting The Friends of Walker Memorial Library is holding its annual meeting and election of officers at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Riverbank Park gazebo. In the case of inclement weather, it will take place at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A 30-minute business meeting will precede […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vertical Harvest garage redesigned to cut costs
Residential units planned for above a new municipal parking garage in downtown Westbrook will now be built to the east side of it.
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Stricter cellphone policy for Westbrook Middle School starts in fall
The School Committee votes 6-1 on the changes that will impact seventh graders next year and eighth graders the year after that.