Repairs, estimated to cost about $110,000, are already underway after construction materials arrived earlier than expected, according to an MDOT spokesman.
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Maine recorded 35 homicides last year, continuing upward trend
The state’s longest period without a murder was 39 days.
Westbrook church celebrates day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The event featured a variety of free services, including a pancake breakfast, door prizes, haircuts, hand massages, health and dental screenings, COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as well as information about financial, educational, nutritional, and legal services available locally. Photos by Press Herald photographer Ben McCanna.
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 16
Seniors reminder Westbrook Senior Citizens will be served a haddock meal at noon Monday, Jan. 20, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Registrations are necessary as soon as possible by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Drouin Dance Company students will entertain. Redwood Society events The Redwood Society, for those age 50-plus, has several free […]
We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
Buxton man arrested after December shooting at Maine Mall
Buxton and South Portland police officers arrested Jonathan Hanson, 21, at a home along Haines Meadow Road Tuesday night.
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 9
Retired cop, Vietnam veteran, dies at 77 Roland J. Bilodeau of North Fort Myers, Florida, died Dec. 24. He was a Marine Corps veteran, Westbrook Police patrol officer and member of American Legion Post 62. Bilodeau was born in Gorham. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of retired Westbrook Police Officer Roland Bilodeau,” […]
We Love to Eat: Jan. 9
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday. Jan. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10. Takeout available and advance orders can be picked up starting at 5 p.m. No early birds. Bring your own bag for takeout, if possible. To order […]
Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.