Japanese musician last performer in music series Kodo Araki will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, ending the Saccarappa Summer Concert Series at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., Westbrook. Araki is a sixth-generation master of the shakuhachi – an end-blown bamboo flute. “It is a seemingly simple, yet deeply complex instrument with […]
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Westbrook police investigate hateful graffiti on church
Westbrook Police are investigating hateful graffiti at the Saint Hyacinth Church on Brown Street and are following several leads. Capt. Steve Goldberg confirmed the damage Tuesday and said the graffiti is on the exterior walls of the Catholic church. Police would not disclose the exact nature of the graffiti, citing the ongoing investigation, but said […]
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Westbrook police say vandals spray-painted graffiti on church
Police said the vandals targeted the St. Anthony Church on Brown Street.
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COVID-19 test site to reopen in Westbrook
The site will be open four days a week to help meet the demand for testing as mandated by a federal workplace rule.
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Fan fun
A Westbrook High School student rubs elbows with Pat Patriot and other Patriots representatives Tuesday.
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Letter: Rairdon serves Ward 4 well in Westbrook
Having served Westbrook for two decades, I have come to know many dedicated public servants. One being City Councilor Gary Rairdon, who, as a lifelong resident, knows our community. His service to our community began decades ago with many organizations like Westbrook Soccer League. Serving as the Ward 4 councilor for nearly a decade and […]
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Letter: Is Rairdon right for Westbrook?
This past summer, I attended a Westbrook City Council meeting where one of the motions being voted on was whether or not to allow citizens to decide if they wanted to adopt ranked-choice voting in municipal elections. This was not a vote approving or disapproving ranked-choice voting. This was simply a vote to place the […]
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Letter: Reelect Schultz to Westbrook School Committee
I encourage you to reelect Beth Schultz to the Westbrook School Committee in Ward 5 Nov. 2. Beth has spent her entire professional life in education. She has been a special education and alternative education teacher and a high school assistant principal and principal. Currently she teaches three education classes at Southern Maine Community College. […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 14
Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available. Spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 23, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot […]
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We Love Fairs: Oct. 14
Hiram Cultural Center Outside Artisan Craft Fair – Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., between Soldiers Memorial Library and Arts Center at 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram (inside if rain). Christmas and craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant sale, silent auction, bake […]