The developer of the controversial Blue Spruce Farm subdivision in Westbrook has withdrawn plans for a proposed 307-unit Phase 2 of the project after a landowner has refused to close on a portion of the property. The dilemma forces Risbara Bros. Construction to significantly downsize its project – taking it to 108 units and eliminating […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Risbara withdraws Blue Spruce Phase 2 plan
The developer of the controversial Blue Spruce Farm subdivision in Westbrook has withdrawn plans for a proposed 307-unit Phase 2 of the project after a landowner has refused to close on a portion of the property. The dilemma forces Risbara Bros. Construction to significantly downsize its project – taking it to 108 units and eliminating […]
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Guest column/Janine Roberts: Threats do not reflect our welcoming city
Last Wednesday, some of our Muslim community members awakened to threatening notes left on the ground near their residences in the Westbrook Pointe complex. With the first note being found, the word spread quickly, causing intense fear among some of our Muslim neighbors, throughout the city and beyond. As word reached the Westbrook Police Department, […]
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Guest column/Janine Roberts: Threats do not reflect our welcoming city
Last Wednesday, some of our Muslim community members awakened to threatening notes left on the ground near their residences in the Westbrook Pointe complex. With the first note being found, the word spread quickly, causing intense fear among some of our Muslim neighbors, throughout the city and beyond. As word reached the Westbrook Police Department, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Guest column/Janine Roberts: Threats do not reflect our welcoming city
Last Wednesday, some of our Muslim community members awakened to threatening notes left on the ground near their residences in the Westbrook Pointe complex. With the first note being found, the word spread quickly, causing intense fear among some of our Muslim neighbors, throughout the city and beyond. As word reached the Westbrook Police Department, […]
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Keeping up with the news
We appreciate the cards and letters from readers expressing your appreciation for this special senior column. There is a great deal of information available, especially for seniors, and we will continue to try and share some of the more important news. Here is this week’s: Lakes Region Seniors Lakes Region Seniors at Little Falls Activity […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 26, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Friday-Saturday, Aug. 26-27 “Steamy Nights, An Evening of Burlesque,” to benefit St. Lawrence Arts, 8 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $12-$15 door. www.brownpapertickets.com. Through Sunday, Sept.11 “The Irish and How They Got That Way,” by Frank McCourt, Portland Stage, Forest Avenue, Portland. www.portlandstage.org or 774-0465. In collaboration with Maine State Music […]
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Keeping up with the news
We appreciate the cards and letters from readers expressing your appreciation for this special senior column. There is a great deal of information available, especially for seniors, and we will continue to try and share some of the more important news. Here is this week’s: Lakes Region Seniors Lakes Region Seniors at Little Falls Activity […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 26, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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