Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Free, takeout Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 28. Meals can be picked up […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 21
Walker Friends to meet The next Friends of The Walker Memorial Library meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the library at 800 Main St. The monthly meeting is a week early because the fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving this year. The Friends are planning its annual open house from 11 […]
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Faulkingham prevails in Westbrook’s Ward 4 recount
The recount showed Faulkingham at a margin of 13 votes, two less than the initial results.
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Westbrook survey respondents want swimmable water
The city survey received 632 responses, with the most in favor of a $5 million swimming pool, particularly if grants and donations covered half of the cost.
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Westbrook McKague fountain removal lacks respect, family says
The fountain, dedicated decades ago to former city Arborist Wes McKague, reportedly needed repairs, but was replaced in 2020 without the plaque for McKague. The old fountain was found discarded, with parts missing, at Public Services.
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Westbrook attracts big downtown housing project
A multi-use development is planned on the “long-blighted downtown parcel” on Dana Street, across from the city’s newest parking garage.
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Police looking for man from Gray after alleged assault, car chase
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Jeremy Dunlap is wanted for aggravated assault. Police tried 3 times to stop his car between Windham and Portland.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 14
WHS Marching Band earns bronze The Westbrook High School Marching Band received a parade Saturday through downtown Westbrook after winning a bronze medal Nov. 3 at the national competition. Krystle Smith, wife of Band Director Kyle Smith, said Westbrook finished third in a competition with 59 bands in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The band previously earned the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 14
Free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ meal available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Nov. 20, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, […]
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Westbrook Ward 4 recount set for Friday
Westbrook City Clerk Angela Holmes Wednesday announced an election recount that City Councilor Gary Rairdon, an incumbent, requested, is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the the large conference room in the Public Safety building, 570 Main St. Amy Faulkingham narrowly defeated Rairdon by 15 votes, 897-882, with 289 […]