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Letter: Dissent is more important now than ever before

March 13, 2025March 11, 2025

So far, Trump and Project 2025 are doing a bang-up job. Many feel mentally bombarded by the barrage of wildly unproven lies coming out of this White House. This jarring alt-reality is precisely where they want us. When there’s too much to handle, what slips into our psyche is dangerous: acquiescence. By failing to speak […]

Business, Food, Maine

After 12 years, Vena’s Fizz House to close

by Tim Cebula March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

The online mixology business first opened in a shop in Old Port.

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Former Westbrook city councilor remembered as ‘dedicated, hard worker’

by Robert Lowell March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Paul LeConte, a former councilor and at one point a mayoral candidate, died at age 90 March 1.

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Westbrook Notes: March 13

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025

Maine Farmland Trust visits D.C. Westbrook native Brendon Wormell recently spoke in Washington, D.C., with members of Maine’s Congressional delegation and their staffs about agricultural concerns facing state farmers. Wormell, owner of Wormell Farms in Cumberland, accompanied members of Maine Farmland Trust and other other groups in a trip to the Capitol. He conveyed concerns […]

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Westbrook Notes: March 6

by Robert Lowell March 6, 2025March 4, 2025

Grange goodies for Police Department Highland Lake Grange recently provided Westbrook Police Department with 50 survival kits filled with goodies. Grange President Dave Gowen delivered them to Capt. Steve Goldberg. “These kits were filled with some nice treats for officers. The Highland Lake Grange has been incredibly supportive of the Police Department over the past […]

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We Love to Eat: March 6

March 6, 2025March 4, 2025

Gorham haddock meal – Friday, March 7, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14. Cheese pizza option, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 7, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters of […]

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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 27

by Robert Lowell February 27, 2025February 25, 2025

Walker library Friends to meet Friends of Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, for a potluck gathering. “Bring your favorite dish to share, and let’s enjoy some great food while we discuss how we can best advocate for our beloved library,” the Friends posted […]

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