Since the abolishment of the caucuses and the recent Ward 5 council seat vacancy, city councilors opted to make themselves the arbiters of who will fill the remaining term for this seat. When the city of Westbrook was under the caucus system, the people had the opportunity to choose their candidate of choice. The council […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 24-29
Free Christmas Eve dinner – Friday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by a short church service at 6 p.m. Free take-out Christmas dinner – Saturday, Dec. 25, noon-1 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Storm date […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 16
Historical society book, calendar available The Westbrook Historical Society has some nice stocking stuffers available for shoppers. The organization is selling a book produced by President Mike Sanphy, “Westbrook Remembered,” a collection of city photographs from times past. Fifty copies sold out during an open house Dec. 11, but Sanphy said Monday that 15o more […]
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Wreath-laying ceremonies this Saturday to honor veterans
Wreaths Across America observances in Buxton and Westbrook will pay tribute to those who served in U.S. wars.
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Turcotte makes history as Westbrook City Council president
Anna Astvatsaturova Turcotte is the council’s first refugee and first female leader.
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Westbrook High School’s $2.6 million repair bill is funded
The school department likely will not need any city funding to cover the costs of the work needed in the wake of the fire in July.
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Minervinos plan family barbecue restaurant downtown
The owners of Legends Rest Taproom in Westbrook plan to open their new business at the Big Fin Poké space this spring or summer.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 15
Pre-pay, drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, cole slaw and dessert. $12; dinners can be ordered by visiting gorhamknights.org. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 9
Friends of Walker Library hosting potluck Dec. 17 Friends of Walker Memorial Library are hosting a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street. New members are welcome to join or just pop in until 4 p.m. At the library, 800 Main St., library friends are making […]
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Gorham, Scarborough withhold connector support pending minor revisions
The Gorham Town Council will vote on the plan after Scarborough’s requested revisions are made.