Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks for unvaccinated suggested. Scrumptious and spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, salads […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Oct. 27
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Vendor fair, Trunk or Treat – Saturday, Oct. 29, Elite All Stars Cheer and Dance, 73 Bradley Drive, Westbrook. Vendor fair noon-4:30 p.m.; Trunk or Treat 2-4:30 p.m. Free admission. Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony […]
Letter: Moninski dedicated to a thriving community
I’m supporting Jess Moninski for City Council in Ward 2. I have always been inspired by her dedication to public service and her commitment to our community. I want my daughter to always have the autonomy to make healthy choices that are right for her. As we’ve seen women’s rights stripped away, it is more […]
Letter: Moninski has rare trait in politics – she listens
I have known Jess Moninski for more than a decade in her roles as a nonprofit leader, community volunteer, school board member and work colleague, and wholeheartedly support her in her bid for Ward 2 city councilor. She is thoughtful and well-spoken, and has the unusual attribute of someone in political life: She is an […]
Letter: Moninski has courage to do what’s right
As a Westbrook Ward 2 resident, I was alarmed when my city councilor, Victor Chau, voted alone against a proclamation in support of reproductive health. In his statement at the meeting he explained that one reason to vote no was his representation of those on the “other side of the argument.” The other side of […]
Letter: Moninski will be voice for all Westbrook humans
As a female and human in Ward 2 in Westbrook, I was alarmed by my sitting representative on the City Council to be dismissive of a city/town’s obligation to stand up for the rights of its constituents. To believe that “the other side of the argument” has a right to decide the rights of bodily […]
Forecaster, American Journal writers win state awards
The Forecaster’s “Homeless in Cumberland County” wins second place in its division for investigative reporting from the Maine Press Association.
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
Westbrook Notes: Oct. 20
Library friends to meet The Friends of Walker Memorial Library will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the library, 800 Main St. The friends spent its annual outing in Buxton during that town’s 250th birthday. “We walked around and enjoyed the day, the parade, and had lunch. It was a fun day […]
We Love to Eat: Oct. 20
Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions, including masking and spaced seating, are still being taken. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks […]