I attended the Tips for Charity luncheon, part of the Festival of Trees at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church. Both parking lots on Church Street were full and I parked in the lot between the two banks on Main Street, which had a couple of free spaces. All three of these lots are at risk as […]
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Dine Out Maine: A restaurant that started as a food truck finds its footing in Westbrook
At George & Leon’s, roast beef sandwiches – and an expanded menu of Massachusetts’ North Shore casual eats – give diners some excellent options.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion and Values
Westbrook to host menorah lighting Sunday
Westbrook replaced a decoration depicting the Star of David, a historic symbol of the Jewish faith, with a lighted dreidel image following a complaint from a member of the local Arab American community.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 7
Santa coming to town The tree lighting event and visit from Santa that was canceled on Dec. 3 because of the weather will not be rescheduled. “Unfortunately, given all the other community events coming up, it will not be rescheduled,” Suzanne Joyce, president of the Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce, said Monday. However, Santa Claus still […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 7
Craft fair and bake sale – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. St. Nick’s Christmas Fair – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cressey Road Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Maine crafters and vendors. Donations go to Giving Tree of Maine.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 7
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 9, 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 age 12. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing required. Free Christmas […]
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Portland man charged with murder in Westbrook is held without bail
Deng Malual, 36, is accused of killing Clarence James Pearson last month in Westbrook. He appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court on Wednesday.
Posted inAmerican Journal
New Westbrook City Council president creates housing committee
David Morse is unanimously elected to lead the council, replacing Anna Turcotte, who is the new vice president.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Complainers should know the U.S. officially supports Israel
While I understand there should be no favoring of any specific religion in the holiday decorations in Westbrook, I would like to remind those who complained of two things. First, the Star of David has evolved into use as a Hanukkah symbol. Secondly, and most importantly, I would like to remind them that the United […]
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Arrest made in connection with Westbrook homicide
Portland police arrested 36-year-old Deng Malual on Monday afternoon. He is charged with murder in the death of Clarence James Pearson.