Raymond meals to go – Saturday, July 13, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, a roll and a brownie. $15. Takeout only. Order by calling 655-7749 before noon July 13 with name, number of meals and time of pickup, or email [email protected]. Weekly […]
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Mural honoring two Westbrook women inspires the city
Portland artist Ryan Adams painted the mural with the help of students through the USM artist-in-residence program.
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Letter: Vote yes on school budget to invest in future of Westbrook
Investing in our school system is crucial for the prosperity of our community. And this is not simply anecdotal, there’s data to back this up. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a 5% increase in test scores can boost home prices by 2.5% to 5%. Similarly, the Brookings Institution found that homes in […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 4
Westbrook Strong 5K The 11th annual Westbrook Strong 5K road race is set for 8 a.m. July 13 at Riverbank Park on Maine Street. The registration fee is $30. The Matt’s Mile/Sprint for ages 10 and younger is at 7:30 a.m. and registration is $7.50. The events honor the life of Matthew Rairdon, who was […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: July 4
Gray bean supper – Saturday, July 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. All -you-can-eat. Community cookout – Sunday, July 7, 11 a.m., Riverbank Park, Main Street, Westbrook. Sponsored […]
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Letter: Supporting Westbrook schools supports the community
I am writing to express my support for the Westbrook school budget being voted on July 16. My wife and I attended public school in Maine for our entire K-12 education. She attended a small community school in Aroostook County, and I attended Portland Public Schools. We both had wonderful educators that shaped the adults […]
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Letter: Vote ‘yes’ for Westbrook schools, reduce elsewhere
I ask Westbrook residents to vote yes to the revised school budget on July 16. Westbrook is losing teachers and support staff to other area districts because we are very uncompetitive on pay – as anyone who works in the school system can confirm. Everyone is feeling the bite of inflation; however, further cuts to […]
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Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions
The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
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Westbrook Notes: June 27
Seniors earn Legion scholarships Dathan Tropnas and Autumn Wellington of Westbrook High School Class of 2024 each were awarded $300 American Legion scholarships on the school’s Senior Night June 4. Navy veteran and Post 62 Americanism Officer Phil Spiller presented the awards. Post 62 Commander Dennis Marrotte said Tropnas will enlist in the U.S. Navy […]
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We Love to Eat: June 27
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco bean supper – Saturday, June 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcakes. $12, $5 under […]