‘Doppler Doug’ promoted Doug Eaton has been appointed to fill the operations manager vacancy at Public Services following Artie Ledoux’s retirement. Eaton will also continue in his role as the city arborist. “Doug has been an integral part of our team since June 1998,” Mayor Michael Foley said in announcing the appointment. “He began his service […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 18
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 20, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 24, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, […]
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Warmer, wetter winters are hurting Maine businesses that count on snow and ice
Snowfall has been scant throughout much of the state so far this season. While some hold out hope that will change, others recognize winters of the past might never come back.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 11
Rivermeadow Nature Preserve now official The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, in collaboration with Westbrook Housing, the Intercultural Community Center, Recreation and Conservation Commission and Westbrook Community Center and others, announced the conservation of a large parcel for open space and outdoor recreation near downtown Westbrook. The 44-acre Rivermeadow Nature Preserve “safeguards a significant stretch of […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 11
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 13, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 under 12. Scarborough bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 13, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot dogs, chop suey, mac and […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 4
Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 6, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Baked kidney and navy beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Eat in or take out. $10, $5 under 12. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 10, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 4
History calendars available, Woman’s Club history talk Westbrook Historical Society calendars for 2024 are available for $17.99, or $14.99 for members. They feature old pictures of the city, with a colorized cover photo of Main Street in 1972. Marion Sturtevant will speak about history of the Westbrook Woman’s Club when the historical society meets at […]
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Westbrook man charged with arson
Authorities were notified by a 10-year-old boy.
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Crews respond to structure fire in Westbrook
The cause of the fire at a multi-unit apartment building on Route 302 remains under investigation.
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2023 was warmer and wetter. December snow in Portland? Forget about it
Portland had the second least amount of snow on record this December, and the average temperature was 5 degrees above normal. Scientists say climate change is partly to blame.