Four Westbrook seniors at share their experiences of high school years that were far from normal.
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Woodlawn Cemetery columbarium on its way to final approval
Final approval is expect within the next month for the columbarium project at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook and construction could begin this fall. The Westbrook Planning Board Monday praised the design of the project, which will house about 200 urns of cremated remains and 200 more veterans’ urns. A garden, military flags and an outdoor […]
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Westbrook council to reconsider denial of outdoor liquor license for Legion
The Westbrook City Council will reconsider allowing the American Legion to serve alcoholic beverages outside. The request from the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 was unanimously denied last week because of the Dunn Street location’s proximity to Riverbank Park. Local ordinances ban alcohol in city parks and the Legion’s parcel is technically considered […]
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We Love to Eat: May 12
Pot roast takeout – Saturday, May 14, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Menu includes pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, a roll and a brownie, $12. Meals are takeout only. Must order in advance by calling 655-7749 or emailing [email protected] before noon May 14 and leaving a message […]
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We Love Sales: May 12
Clothing giveaway – Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Sizes range from preemie to mature adult. Congin Elementary School plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Congin School parking lot, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Hosted by Congin PTO; rain date May 22. […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 5
Historic barns topic of author talk Don Perkins, a historian and author of “Barns of Maine,” will speak about old barns when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The society usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Downtown walking tour Discover […]
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Cell phone ban considered for all grade levels at Westbrook Middle School
The Westbrook School Committee will discuss the potential crackdown on May 9.
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Westbrook Police use of force on the decline
The police chief says the drop over the past three years likely can be attributed to a number of factors, including the pandemic, training, and help from the department mental health liaison, but it’s too early to pinpoint an exact cause.
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American Legion denied outdoor liquor license
An ordinance banning alcohol at city parks precludes Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 in Westbrook from serving liquor at concerts this summer.
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Westbrook High School to host Relay for Life
School officials hope to raise $25,000 this year for the American Cancer Society for research and prevention.