Blizzard Bash is sure to be a blast The annual Blizzard Bash is set for 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Walker Field on Walker Street, featuring crafts, games, snowshoeing and pizza. Parents are asked to join their children for this event. For more information, email mperry@westbrook.me.us. Seniors meet March 21 Michael Perry will entertain […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook superintendent proposes 5.7% increase in budget
The budget as presented would add 15 positions and increase the property tax rate 4.9%.
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We Love to Eat: March 17
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, March 18, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up dinners in the lower parking lot. Free community meal – Wednesday, March 23, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored […]
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Homeless in Cumberland County: Two-year housing crunch pushes families into homelessness
As housing opportunities dwindle in the competitive market, more working people are experiencing homelessness, often for the first time in their lives.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vertical Harvest project’s costs rise, delay construction
Developers are working on cost-savings, including potentially partnering with Community Housing of Maine on affordable apartments, and hope to get started next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 10
‘Beware of the Banker’ book talk Maine author Barry Somes will discuss his crime fiction novel “Beware of the Banker” from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 11, at Roots Café, 20 School St., Westbrook. The book was inspired by the real-life story of notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. Somes will also preview two books to be […]
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New internet option in Westbrook could promise more choice, fast connections
Otelco recently began offering high-speed internet service in the city.
Posted inAmerican Journal
New positions at Westbrook library part of restructuring
The next piece of an overall rework will improve the work environment and efficiency of the Walker Memorial Library.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
What color are your memories?: Westbrook art installation hopes to evoke them
“The color of memory” also draws from the artist’s struggle with memory and mental health after suffering brain damage caused by Lyme disease.
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We Love to Eat: March 10
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, March 11, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up dinners in the lower parking lot. Free community meal – Wednesday, March 16, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]