50 years ago The American Journal reported on Feb. 28, 1973, that the Trinity Lutheran Church Women elected Beverly Farley as their president and Lillian Keene as vice president.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Feb. 23
Spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser – Friday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., Living Waters Christian Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert. Suggested donation $5; $20 family. Benefits school. Gorham fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, […]
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Westbrook Bucket Brigade spiffs up firefighting relic
A group dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting is working on a horse-drawn pumper from 1867 at the Westbrook Historical Society.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Thousands expected at Westbrook’s Winterfest
MARCH 2 EDITOR’S NOTE: Winterfest has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 5, due to a stormy weather forecast.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 16
Staffing the thrift shop Westbrook Woman’s Club has agreed to provide staff for Cornelia’s Closet at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., each Wednesday. “This allows the store to be open an extra day,” the club announced in a press release. Cornelia’s Closet is a resale thrift shop and all proceeds go to support […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Feb. 16
Free community meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Suggested donation $4. Gorham fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Hard Hats with Heart puts focus on construction worker wellness
Construction workers have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and the American Heart Association will promote a prevention program designed for them at a Feb. 28 event in Westbrook.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 9
High five for teen center restaurant training program My Place Teen Center in Westbrook is celebrating its fifth year of offering its successful Restaurant Job Training Program to at-risk middle and high school youth. Embedding STEM principles, leadership building blocks, and financial literacy practices, the program gives teens at My Place Teen Center the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Feb. 9
Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10; $5 under 12. Carry-out orders in person or call or 854-9157 by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Free […]