Police name recovery program liaison A woman who grew up in Westbrook is now heading the Westbrook Recovery Liaison Program at the Westbrook Police Department, which connects residents with substance use disorder to services to help them recover. “I am excited to work in my community trying to assist and offer hope daily,” Missy Esty […]
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Westbrook High School Jazz Ensemble still a band to beat
The band has had some successful runs at the competition despite ongoing pandemic impacts to skill levels.
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One Westbrook to look at city-wide equity issues
The volunteer group composed of different nonprofit and city officials aims to engage with the community about social justice and equity.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: March 24
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, March 25, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up dinners in the lower parking lot. Hand-in-Hand benefit dinner – Saturday, March 26, 6 p.m., First Russian Baptist Church, 211 Mosher […]
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Westbrook nonprofit weaving community into its work
In addition to training New Mainers for textile jobs, Common Threads is branching out with a new store, consignment shop and classes for the general public.
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We Love Fairs: March 24
Craft fair – Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. More than two dozen crafters and vendors offering items for Easter, Mother’s Day and hostess gifts. See Facebook for more details: facebook.com/whiterockgrange380.
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Westbrook Notes: March 17
Blizzard Bash is sure to be a blast The annual Blizzard Bash is set for 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Walker Field on Walker Street, featuring crafts, games, snowshoeing and pizza. Parents are asked to join their children for this event. For more information, email [email protected]. Seniors meet March 21 Michael Perry will entertain […]
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Westbrook superintendent proposes 5.7% increase in budget
The budget as presented would add 15 positions and increase the property tax rate 4.9%.
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We Love to Eat: March 17
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, March 18, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up dinners in the lower parking lot. Free community meal – Wednesday, March 23, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored […]
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Homeless in Cumberland County: Two-year housing crunch pushes families into homelessness
As housing opportunities dwindle in the competitive market, more working people are experiencing homelessness, often for the first time in their lives.