Risbara Bros. Construction is forging ahead with the planned expansion of its Blue Spruce Farm subdivision, despite outspoken criticism from neighbors. Work on Phase 1 of the subdivision off Spring Street maintains a quick pace, and the company has already begun the approval process for the next, and larger, phase – one that has proven […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Residents pepper Risbara with questions on Blue Spruce Farm
Risbara Bros. Construction is forging ahead with the planned expansion of its Blue Spruce Farm subdivision, despite outspoken criticism from neighbors. Work on Phase 1 of the subdivision off Spring Street maintains a quick pace, and the company has already begun the approval process for the next, and larger, phase – one that has proven […]
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Westbrook Notes
Westbrook Pointe hosts hunger panel A panel featuring nationally known advocate Joel Berg discussed Maine’s hunger crisis Monday in Westbrook, at the Westbrook Pointe apartments on Prospect Street. Berg is the executive director of Hunger Free America, based in New York, and is the author of “All You Can Eat: How Hungry is America?” He […]
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Conant property opens as riverside trail
A portion of land owned by the late Eleanor Conant Saunders is now part of a small trail system operated by Portland Trails. The parcel, off Conant Street in Westbrook, cuts a scenic path over rolling, grassy hills and connects to the edge of the Presumpscot River, with views of the Dana Warp Mill downstream. […]
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Area briefs
Great Starts program subject of talk The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Triad group will meet on Thursday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Thomas Memorial Library in Cape to get an overview of the Great Starts program, offered by the police departments in both communities, which provides a daily welfare check-in for area seniors. Under the […]
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Residents pepper Risbara with questions on Blue Spruce Farm
Risbara Bros. Construction is forging ahead with the planned expansion of its Blue Spruce Farm subdivision, despite outspoken criticism from neighbors. Work on Phase 1 of the subdivision off Spring Street maintains a quick pace, and the company has already begun the approval process for the next, and larger, phase – one that has proven […]
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Tri for a Cure pushes past $10 million mark
The Tri for a Cure proved so successful in its ninth running Sunday, July 17, that it pushed its all-time funds-raised past $10 million. The triathlon, held at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, has become a Maine institution, attracting more than 1,000 participants and thousands more spectators. “We set a goal this year […]
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Conant property opens as riverside trail
A portion of land owned by the late Eleanor Conant Saunders is now part of a small trail system operated by Portland Trails. The parcel, off Conant Street in Westbrook, cuts a scenic path over rolling, grassy hills and connects to the edge of the Presumpscot River, with views of the Dana Warp Mill downstream. […]
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Quaff a ‘Wessie’ on brewery patio
Mast Landing Brewing Co. received approval Tuesday for an outdoor patio that will serve as an expansion of its tasting room at 920 Main St. in Westbrook. Following a public hearing, the Planning Board voted 5-2 to approve the use of the patio, which had already been built by building owner Storage Realty. Board members […]
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Area briefs
Great Starts program subject of talk The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Triad group will meet on Thursday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Thomas Memorial Library in Cape to get an overview of the Great Starts program, offered by the police departments in both communities, which provides a daily welfare check-in for area seniors. Under the […]