Plant, garden and book sale – Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Donations of plants, seeds and gently used garden tools, ceramic/clay pots, yard art, garden equipment, wheelbarrows and small patio furniture can be dropped off at the library any time. Plastic pots or […]
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Sibling Rivalry ready to rock in Westbrook
The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist’s medical issue. They’re playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
Voters to decide on Democratic candidate for House 126 seat
Jean-Marie Caterina of Scarborough and Drew Gattine of Westbrook face off June 14 for a spot on the November ballot.
Westbrook Notes: May 19
Friends of library hold annual meeting The Friends of Walker Memorial Library is holding its annual meeting and election of officers at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Riverbank Park gazebo. In the case of inclement weather, it will take place at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A 30-minute business meeting will precede […]
Vertical Harvest garage redesigned to cut costs
Residential units planned for above a new municipal parking garage in downtown Westbrook will now be built to the east side of it.
Stricter cellphone policy for Westbrook Middle School starts in fall
The School Committee votes 6-1 on the changes that will impact seventh graders next year and eighth graders the year after that.
Westbrook Planning Board ward residency mandate no longer in place
The Westbrook City Council on Monday voted to remove ward residency requirements tied to the Planning Board. The change comes after talks of redistricting in the city and councilors noted the Westbrook charter and rules do not call for board members to live in the area they represent. City administrators argued that, unlike councilors, members […]
Westbrook council approves city, school budgets
The Westbrook City Council approved a combined $74 million municipal and school budget Monday night. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Gary Rairdon and Anna Turcotte voting against the budget because of concerns about school spending. The proposed school budget, which still needs residents’ approval at the polls June 14, is $43.9 million, up $1.8 […]
Volunteers needed to help at annual fish migration
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help with visitors at two fish viewing pools in Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook during the annual alewife migration now through the end of June. Volunteers will answer questions and keep the areas safe and clean. Days and times are flexible, no prior skills are needed, […]
Westbrook’s interim fire chief takes on job permanently
Assistant Chief Steve Sloan will be sworn in as chief next month.