Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 23, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Outrunning Alzheimer’s Fred Kilfoil, 73, of Westbrook is running on a mission from Fort Kent to Kittery to raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Kilfoil neared Falmouth Monday in the approximate run of 450 miles. He began about June 1 and he expects to complete his run within 30 days. “It’s been fun. Sometimes, I […]
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Westbrooker Gail Jackson joins Maine Basketball Hall of Fame
The Hall held its 2019 induction ceremony at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Sunday.
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Platinum Knights fondly recall hotrod nights
Roughly 50 years after the Westbrook club disbanded, members of the hotrod club meet up to share stories.
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Westbrook mayor claims dirty politics among Dems
Another Democratic Caucus is set for Tuesday Aug. 27, following Ward 1 City council nominee Maria Huntress’ withdrawal from the race.
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Intercultural Community Center, MPTC get $100K boost
WESTBROOK— The city has received a $100,000 grant to help the Intercultural Community Center and My Place Teen Center strengthen programs that help students transition from middle school to high school. The grant was among $1.35 million in funds the New York Life Foundation recently awarded. “Both MPTC and the ICC do vital work in […]
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Idexx taps state tax breaks in exchange for job creation
The veterinary services company is in line for about $800,000 a year over 20 years in refundable tax credits, but it has to meet benchmarks.
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Riverbank Park craft market looks for vendors
Maine Market Crafts, a craft festival held at Riverbend Park on Saturdays, hopes to make the market a Saturday staple for families.
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GOP nominates Spiller, Shangraw for city offices
Republicans met Saturday morning to nominate their picks for the November election. With five voters turning out, only two municipal nominations came out of the caucus.
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Westbrook youth track puts in strong showing at State Meet
The community’s summer program brought home four state titles.