About 63% of voters were in favor of municipal ranked-choice voting, which will be used in mayoral, City Council and School Committee races.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Election Results: Westbrook reelects Rairdon to council, 3 school board members
Two School Committee incumbents are reelected and Jessica Foley takes the third seat.
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Letter: Food pantry director extends thanks
Dear Westbrook residents, It is now my turn to say thank you to the many who made the Westbrook Food Pantry so strong: the support of the mayors and the City Council in finding places and finances; the public services crew for transporting so many loads of food; Hannaford, Shaw’s, Panera, Baker’s Bench and BJ’s […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 28
Ground broken for credit union branch on long-vacant lot Atlantic Federal Credit Union commemorated the start of construction for its newest branch, located at 90 Riverside St., in a ceremony Oct. 22. The new branch will be at the corner of Riverside Street and Larrabee Road, a site that has been vacant for years. Westbrook […]
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Developer unveils plan to build $75 million convention center at Rock Row in Westbrook
The facility would satisfy a demand for event space that has existed in the Portland area for decades. The developer is seeking funds from a proposed bond issue.
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Opening of Chick-fil-A causes traffic worries for Westbrook police
‘You will get your chicken,’ the department says on Facebook, urging drivers to be patient and civil while waiting in line Thursday.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook fire chief resigns for ‘return to the line’
Chief Andrew Turcotte, also the city’s health officer, said stepping back with another department will allow him to spend much-needed time with family.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Two new senior complexes open in Westbrook
Combined, both Westbrook Housing Authority buildings off Liza Harmon Drive offer 91 apartments.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Couple aims to bring back best of Benoit’s
The great-grandson of the department store founder and his wife want their Westbrook design company to reflect the quality and spirit of the old family business.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Oct. 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available for those who do not want to eat inside. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested and hand sanitizer will be available. Free community […]