
American Legion Post 62 kicked off its 2025 meetings on Jan. 8. Front, from left, are Mayor David Morse, Post 62 Commander Dennis Marrotte, Post Second Vice Commander Edward Symbol, and Westbrook Economic Director Daniel Stevenson. Back, from left, are Post officials First Vice Commander Philip Spiller, Chaplain Philip LeClerc, Adjutant Gary York, Service Officer Harry Gorham, Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Thomas, and Treasurer Gerry Doyon. Contributed / Zachary Leland, Post 62
Seniors reminder
Westbrook Senior Citizens will be served a haddock meal at noon Monday, Jan. 20, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St.
Registrations are necessary as soon as possible by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Drouin Dance Company students will entertain.
Redwood Society events
The Redwood Society, for those age 50-plus, has several free weekly events available 1-3 p.m. in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. On Friday, Jan. 17, it’s bingo; on Tuesday, Jan. 21, it’s team trivia; and on Wednesday, Jan. 22, it’s cribbage club.
Participation is open to both residents and non-residents. Free coffee, water and snacks are available. Several trips are available aboard the Community Center bus.
For more information, call John Lee at 854-0676 or email jlee@westbrook.me.us.
Blood donation
The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood donation opportunity from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St.
To make an appointment call, 1-800-464-6692 or go to redcrossblood.org/give.
50 years ago
The American Journal reported on Jan. 15, 1975, that the Westbrook High School Bell Ringers, directed by Walter Hayes, was to entertain Westbrook senior citizens at St. Mary’s Hall. Bernice Bassett was in charge of refreshments.
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