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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 5

by Robert Lowell January 5, 2023January 3, 2023

New Trinity music director Dr. John Schuder is the new music director at Trinity Lutheran Church at 612 Main St. Schuder is a native of Ohio and over his career has earned a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in sacred music at different universities, as well as a doctor of musical arts […]

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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 29

by Robert Lowell December 29, 2022December 27, 2022

Tasty Christmas spirit Alejandra Gilfillan and family delivered a “delicious meal” for Westbrook police officers on duty Christmas Eve, a WPD Facebook posting said. “Evening shift officers wanted to thank the Gilfillan family for making our Christmas Eve that much better.” The delivery even included a homemade treat and toys for K9 Tony. Fire prevention […]

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We Love to Eat: Dec. 29

December 29, 2022December 27, 2022

Free community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 4, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Masks must be work when not eating. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Baked kidney and pea beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. […]

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Historic Walnut Crest Farm in Gorham preserves land for future

by Robert Lowell December 28, 2022October 9, 2025

Dale and Betty Rines enter an agreement with Maine Farmland Trust to forever protect 114 acres from development.

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Longtime Westbrook legislator Ronald Usher dies at 84

by Robert Lowell December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Usher served in the state Senate and House for 22 years, was a member of the Westbrook City Council, a firefighter and an employee of the paper mill.

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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 22

by Robert Lowell December 22, 2022December 21, 2022

Breakfast for unhoused A free breakfast for unhoused people has been rescheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, at First Baptist Church in Westbrook, 733 Main St. The church is hosting the meal and wants to hear from participants what they’d like to see for a shelter. The breakfast had been scheduled for Dec. […]

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We Love to Eat: Dec. 22

December 22, 2022December 21, 2022

Free Christmas Eve turkey dinner – Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Christmas service immediately following dinner. Takeout available. Face masks suggested for those unvaccinated. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks required when not eating. Bean supper […]