Scores of people come to the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church looking for companionship or just a hot meal.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 19
Free community meal – Saturday, Dec. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ziti, salad, bread and desserts. Free turkey dinner – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Followed by a short Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Takeout available. Free community Christmas Day dinner – […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 19
Symbol Apartments open Westbrook Housing Authority officially opened its Stacey M. Symbol Apartments at 68 Nicklaus Lane, affordable housing for senior citizens. Authority Executive Director Chris LaRoche, in a well-attended Dec. 12 ceremony, recognized Symbol, former chair of the board, for her role in the project making it happen for ages 55 and older. The […]
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Westbrook Councilor Shaughnessy loses son
City Councilor Michael and Malory Shaughnessy lost their son, Theo Alexander Owen Shaughnessy, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 13. He was 40 years old. Mayor David Morse, at Monday’s City Council meeting, offered “our deepest sympathies and prayers” to his parents and family. “Theo was born July 5, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, and moved […]
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Mancuso, Rice head up Westbrook School Committee
A divided Westbrook School Committee on Dec. 11 elected Andrea Mancuso its chair and Katy Rice, vice chair.
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Ledoux appointed Westbrook city clerk; council to fill board vacancy
Ellis Ledoux succeeds Angela Holmes, who is now a full-time assistant for City Administrator Jerre Bryant.
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Letter: Wishing a ‘hope-full’ Christmas season
For Christians worldwide, this season is a reminder that we are people of hope, not despair. We have a home that transcends this world. Before his crucifixion, Jesus promised his disciples that he would ascend to the Father and prepare a place for believers. He will return to take us to our eternal home, where […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 12
Holmes, Ledoux promoted Mayor David Morse announced in last week’s inauguration that City Clerk Angela Holmes will now serve as the full-time assistant to City Administrator Jerre Bryant, and Ellis Ledoux will move up to city clerk. Ledoux’s appointment will require City Council approval on Monday, Dec. 16, Morse said. Holmes was appointed as city […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 12
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10 at the door, $5 under 12. Order takeout in advance at ticket table or between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 854-9157. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 12
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonny Eagle Middle School, 92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton. Free admission, crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, 10-minute Christmas mini photo sessions and more. All proceeds benefit a BEMS student who needs a lifesaving seizure dog. To rent a table or for more information, contact [email protected]. St. […]