Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 31, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 4, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Aug. 28
Hires, promotions, appointments Accounting and advisory firm Baker Newman Noyes promoted multiple employees at its Portland office. Alexandra Brophy was promoted to senior marketing manager; Stacy Kirk, audit reports manager; and Jessica Rousseau, talent acquisition manager in the HR department. In the tax practice: Joseph Begin, Steven Powers, Remy Schneider and Connor Smart were promoted […]
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Stroudwater Apartments will soon add affordable housing in Westbrook
The four-story, 55-unit complex near downtown Westbrook is nearing completion and is expected to fill up fast.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
With school about to start, districts racing to fill open positions
School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook dives into outdoor pool discussions
The first of three planned public discussions about whether to build a new swimming pool, splash pad, something else or none took place last week.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Nomination papers deadline near City Clerk Angela Holmes reminds candidates that the deadline to file nomination papers for several seats is Sept. 6. Available openings on the Nov. 5 ballot are for mayor in a special election for one year to fill the unexpired term following the resignation of Michael Foley. Three-year terms available are […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Aug. 22
Casco summer barbecue picnic supper – Saturday, Aug. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, salads, beans, watermelon, and homemade blueberry desserts. $12, $5 ages 8 and under. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Why Warren Rec Field needs a water amenity
Since the late 1940s the Westbrook community has enjoyed a valuable asset in its downtown. Many were able to walk to cool off, teach their kids to swim and enjoy family and community. That is now gone. The original plan for this area has, in part, been accomplished: displacing the central location for the community […]
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LB Kitchen plans to open cafe in Rock Row medical campus
The next phase of the Westbrook development is scheduled to open in early 2025.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Westbrook residents should give input on splash pad decision
This week, on Aug. 18, Portland will close its only outdoor community pool, with an estimated $5 million renovations funding shortfall. And – after five years of planning and fundraising already – it is quite realistic it never reopens with a price tag like that. For us in Westbrook, that $5 million makes the December […]