Thankful for her service
Junie Dugas was recognized by American Legion Posts 62 and 197 and the city Nov. 11 for the many years she performed patriotic songs for Veterans Day observances. From left are Post 62 Commander Roger Barr, Post 62 1st Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte, Westbrook Mayor Michael Foley, Dugas and Post 197 commander Steve Girard. Contributed / Gerald Doyon
Historian presents talk about local farms, then and now
Historian Tom Clark will present a program about farms in the city when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the community center at 426 Bridge St.
Clark will show slides of 30 farms with depictions of them then and now.
The society’s 2022 calendars are now available for pickup. They are $10 each and cost extra to have them mailed.
The calendars feature items on display in the society’s museum. Calendars would also make great Christmas gifts. The society can be reached at 854-5588.
Blood drive
The Westbrook Knights of Columbus at St. Hyacinth’s Church on Brown Street is sponsoring a blood drive from 1-5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter KOCWestbrook.
60 years ago
The Westbrook American reported Nov. 22, 1961, that Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wyer of Longfellow Street were to entertain a large family gathering for Thanksgiving.
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