City Councilor Anna Turcotte will continue as president of the council with Councilor David Morse as vice president.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Full military burial honors for Westbrook’s Blanche Kelley
A burial service was held Monday for the decorated veteran who was a chauffeur at the Pentagon in the 1950s.
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South Portland, Westbrook inaugurate city, school leaders
Mayor Kate Lewis set the tone for work to be done in South Portland, and Mayor Mike Foley highlighted business and housing development efforts in Westbrook.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 1
Festival of Trees set to open Decorating began Monday for the annual Festival of Trees that will be held over the next two weekends. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., for tree viewing until 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The opening day also includes […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs: Dec. 1
Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handcrafted items, homemade pickles, baked goods, candles, fresh greens and wreaths, pet items. Friday night food to take home includes chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, soups and dessert. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Dec. 1
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out; two kinds of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. $10, $5 for children. Masks for those not vaccinated are suggested. Festival feast – Saturday, Dec. 3, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 24
Charity holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. Proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish. Christmas in the Village fair – Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Christmas swags, greenery and other decor; soup, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Nov. 24
No Food truck Friday A food truck will not be at Westbrook Community Center on Nov. 25. 50 years ago The American Journal reported on Nov. 22, 1972, that Sandra Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee of Union Street, was visiting in Germany. Sandra was a nurse at New England Deaconess Hospital in […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 24
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers are available for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Those who are not vaccinated are encouraged to wear face masks. Hand sanitizer is available. Free community meal […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.