Abdullah Khuder’s GoFundMe campaign is helping him pay for flight lessons this summer.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
New bus route linking Gorham, Westbrook, Portland under consideration
GPCOG is studying a new METRO line with more buses and more stops.
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Forum: They paved paradise – and put up a parking lot
Well, not exactly. But close. Westbrook almost just paved over its former outdoor pool and put up an ice rink. Thankfully, wisdom prevailed on July 3 when the City Council voted unanimously against the city administration’s poorly-vetted and wasteful $250,000 idea. The proposal is made even more laughable, in this hottest and most humid stretch […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: July 27
U.S. housing leaders visit U.S. Housing and Urban Development Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Rich Monocchio toured Westbrook Housing Authority properties Monday, July 24. He was joined by other HUD officials from Maine, Boston and Washington, D.C. Monocchio was interested in the impact of affordable housing developments and the housing needs in the area, Westbrook Housing […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: July 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco Days supper – Saturday, July 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads and homemade pies. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
100 acres of land to be conserved near downtown Westbrook, Gorham Village
With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust’s goal is to ensure easy access to nature.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: July 26
Hires, promotions, appointments Laird Yock was appointed Greater Portland Landmarks’ acting executive director. He has served as a philanthropy consultant to Greater Portland Landmarks since 2021. He is also a co-founder of Philanthropy Works, a website providing training for fundraising professionals, and was in senior fundraising positions at Mayo Clinic for 20 years. Casey Oakes […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: July 20
Free community meal – Wednesday, July 26, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Casco Days supper – Saturday, July 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads and homemade pies. $10, $5 ages 8 and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Running strong in Westbrook
More than 420 racers crossed the finish line at the 10th annual Westbrook Strong 5K last weekend and 37 kids ran in the Matt Sprint.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: July 20
Salisbury will attend leadership program Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, will participate next month in the 2023 Council of State Governments Henry Toll Fellowship program. Held in Kentucky, the program is designed to empower leaders to collaborate and communicate more effectively and provide nonpartisan networking and relationship-building opportunities. “Bringing together 47 individuals from 29 states and […]