Business students stand out at summit Seven Westbrook Regional Vocational Center’s Tech II Business students attended the Virtual Enterprise Youth Business Summit in New York City last month. They became one of 30 teams from more than 230 to be recognized for their entrepreneurial sales pitch, earning bronze. WRVC business teacher Brenda Dolloff prepared the […]
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Westbrook council gives first OK to budget raising taxes 10.8%
Councilor Gary Rairdon called the hike a “huge, huge increase” and voted opposed, along with Victor Chau.
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Westbrook Notes: April 25
‘Honor Flight’ info A representative of Honor Flight Maine, a group that provides veterans with free trips to and tours of Washington, D.C., will speak at the Wednesday, May 1, meeting of the American Legion Post 62 at 6:30 p.m. This was originally scheduled for April 3 and was postponed. There will be three presentations […]
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We Love to Eat: April 25
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 families. Takeout available. Casco pie supper – Saturday, April 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s and more pies. Salads and dessert. $12, […]
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Indoor farm in Westbrook secures nearly $60 million in financing, with 2025 opening in view
The Westbrook vertical farm business obtained financing backed by federal loan guarantees and from state agencies.
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The Daily Grind fortifying after Westbrook break-in
The owners found an air conditioner pushed in and some cash stolen overnight last weekend.
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The Wrap: Desserts downtown, barbecue in Deering Center and Bay Bowls in Biddeford
Also, an Ogunquit wine bar rebrands, Papi gets nominated for a Spirited Award and more.
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Man arrested after shots fired Sunday evening in Bayside
A 38-year-old Westbrook man who matched a description given by witnesses was found near the scene and a gun was nearby.
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Cambodian festival to ring in Khmer New Year
A community celebration with a parade, traditional music, dance and food will be held Saturday in Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: April 18
Woman’s Club art contest Westbrook High School student Naomi Cabana last month took the blue ribbon for first place in Westbrook Woman’s Club annual art contest with her entry of a young woman in formal dress. Tania Lee finished second with portraits, Quinn Leclerc submitted a collage and got third, and Juliana Aguirre illustrated a […]