Free community meal – Saturday, April 6, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. African food, hosted by New Mainers of God’s Peace Assembly. Kids menu available. Gray bean supper – Saturday, April 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits, punch and […]
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What does the Baltimore bridge collapse mean for Maine’s supply chains?
The effects won’t reach the state for over a month, one expert said. But there could be delays in restocking various goods, and consumers may see prices go up.
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Car crashes into fire hydrant, causes ‘significant’ traffic delays in Westbrook
Police are asking drivers to avoid Warren Avenue on Friday morning as they deal with water issues after a car crashed into a fire hydrant.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Indoor farms are remaking the produce market – at a cost to the planet
In Westbrook, Vertical Harvest is building a four-story, 52,000-square-foot vertical farm and is negotiating a deal to supply it with renewable energy.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 28
Don’s Lunch is back Manager Craig Bernier hosted the “reopening” of Don’s Lunch on Monday at 616 Main St., at the building that housed the former River’s Edge Deli. Don’s Lunch Van was a familiar sight around Westbrook in the past, parked at various locations over the years, including Cavallaro’s Auto Repair, Bernie’s Auto and […]
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We Love to Eat: March 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, April 3, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, April 3, 5-6 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Residents rally for Smiling Hill Farm, against connector route
A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.
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Plan to extend turnpike through Smiling Hill Farm faces opposition at rally, meeting
The Maine Turnpike Authority hosted a public meeting Monday evening on the Gorham Connector, a planned 5-mile, 4-lane highway from the turnpike in South Portland to the Gorham Bypass.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Big cities decide elections if popular vote accepted
Michael Buhelt of Gray (“Popular vote removes voice of Maine voters,” March 13) has a right to be concerned; but thankfully, the Maine House in Augusta rejected the move to bypass the electoral college. The electoral college allows small states like Maine to have a voice, be it small, but a voice. If Maine jumps […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 21
Cowbell restaurant treats cheerleaders Cowbell at Rock Row honored Westbrook High School’s varsity cheerleaders, coaches and families March 4 with a banquet – on the house. The restaurant gave the cheerleaders a donation and two gift cards to raffle off. It also presented a gift to senior captain Liliana Waterman. “My team and I would […]