A Day of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. The St. Anthony of Padua Parish will host a Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. The annual service day calls on “individuals to strengthen communities, bridge divides, remove barriers […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 28
Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 3, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 3, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Public bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 6, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, […]
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Rick Gouzie remembered as easygoing, popular Westbrook official and friend to many
Rick Gouzie, a longtime Westbrook code enforcement officer, died last week at age 70.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 21
Christmas Eve dinner – Sunday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Takeout containers available. A short Christmas Eve service follows the dinner. Free Christmas dinner – Monday, Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 21
Veterans remembered Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 Maine sponsored a Wreaths Across America ceremony Dec. 16 at Veterans Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery with assistance from American Legion Post 62 and the Westbrook Veterans Affairs Committee. Speakers included Mayor Michael Foley, Rebecca Boaz of the veterans committee, and event emcee Deborah Willoughby of Rolling Thunder. New WPD officer […]
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Westbrook business brightens Christmas for unhoused kids
Xtreme Screen & Sportswear’s giving tree brings in gifts for more than 60 students in Westbrook schools who don’t have permanent residences.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 14
Library party wrap-up Friends of Walker Memorial Library’s annual holiday party Dec. 9 was successful with several people signing up for new library cards, according to Kelly Day of the Friends of Walker Memorial Library. “We had a lovely day with many children, teens and family and friends, enjoying the music food and crafts. Great […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 14
Free chicken pot pie and dessert – Saturday, Dec. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ option macaroni & cheese. Community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Pandemic precautions remain in place, including wearing masks when not eating and spaced seating. Christmas Eve dinner […]
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Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor veterans Saturday at Buxton cemetery
The annual event is held in conjunction with ceremonies at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. A Westbrook ceremony is also planned.