The Westbrook City Council on Monday voted to remove ward residency requirements tied to the Planning Board. The change comes after talks of redistricting in the city and councilors noted the Westbrook charter and rules do not call for board members to live in the area they represent. City administrators argued that, unlike councilors, members […]
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Westbrook council approves city, school budgets
The Westbrook City Council approved a combined $74 million municipal and school budget Monday night. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Gary Rairdon and Anna Turcotte voting against the budget because of concerns about school spending. The proposed school budget, which still needs residents’ approval at the polls June 14, is $43.9 million, up $1.8 […]
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Volunteers needed to help at annual fish migration
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help with visitors at two fish viewing pools in Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook during the annual alewife migration now through the end of June. Volunteers will answer questions and keep the areas safe and clean. Days and times are flexible, no prior skills are needed, […]
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Westbrook’s interim fire chief takes on job permanently
Assistant Chief Steve Sloan will be sworn in as chief next month.
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Maine model train buffs show off their sets
A model train show Saturday in Westbrook displays a number of specialties within the hobby.
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We Love Sales: May 19
Congin Elementary PTO plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Congin School parking lot, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Rain date May 22. 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 […]
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We Love to Eat: May 19
Free community meal – Wednesday, May 25, 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. Senior luncheon – Wednesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 […]
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Westbrook picks interim chief to lead fire department
Stephen Sloan has been with the department since 2015 and has served as interim chief since last fall.
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Letter: Westbrook legislator shares his session highlights
With the supplemental budget passed, there are many accomplishments to be proud of that will help families here in Westbrook. I want to share some of the highlights with you. Beginning in June, $850 direct-relief checks will be mailed to more than 850,000 eligible Mainers. Additionally, the budget provides income tax breaks for retired Maine […]
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Westbrook council gives preliminary approval to city, school budgets
After a final vote, the school budget will still need to be approved by voters June 14.