The two have paired up to find and honor the grave of a Cumberland County deputy who was murdered in Westbrook in 1808.
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Westbrook council gives first OK to budget, but school board chair ‘disgusted’ at discussion leading up to vote
School Committee Chairperson Suzanne Salisbury is particularly angered by comments about the school portion of the budget made by Council President Anna Turcotte and Councilor Victor Chau.
Letter: End flavored tobacco sales, support our youth
The health and well-being of our youth, and therefore the future of our state, is currently being debated in the Maine State House, but I’m not sure what there is to debate. LD 1215, “An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products,” will help reduce youth tobacco use and addiction, and promote healthier […]
Westbrook Notes: May 4
Walker Friends need books Friends of Walker Memorial Library is seeking book donations for its annual sale June 3 during Westbrook Together Days. “We are especially low on children’s books in good, clean condition,” Kelly Day of the Friends group said in an announcement. Donations can be delivered to the library between 10 a.m. and […]
We Love Fairs and Sales: May 4
Spring indoor yard and bake sale – Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Crafts, used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table. Coffee and doughnuts until 10:30 a.m., hot dogs and pasta salad, 11 a.m. Two-day book sale – Friday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., […]
We Love to Eat: May 4
Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits, butter, punch and coffee. $12; $6 ages 5-11; free under 5. Free community meal – Wednesday, May 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]
Westbrook homeowners face 8.8% tax increase
The tax hike resulting from the proposed municipal and school budgets is believed to be the largest the city has seen, the mayor says.
Westbrook Little Leaguers honor vets
Opening ceremonies last weekend include a special tribute to veterans.
Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly
School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.
Westbrook Notes: April 27
Profenno’s, Frog and Turtle pizza winners A large turnout of hungry pizza connoisseurs at last week’s Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club Pizza Challenge judged Profenno’s Pizzeria and Pub’s as the best tasting and Frog and Turtle’s “Bacon Got Better” pie as the most creative. In other prizes, Lorraine Faherty won two round-trip Jet Blue tickets, courtesy of […]