People parking in certain public parking lots in downtown Westbrook could get more time to leave there cars there, if the City Council decides to adopt changes recommended by the Downtown Parking Committee. The committee has recommended changing the time limit on parking spaces in the municipal lots on the Bridge Street Spur and between […]
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Local girls recognized as SMAA all-stars
The Southwestern Maine Activities Association recently announced its girls basketball all-stars, with a number of local players receiving recognition. Westbrook High School senior Cynthia Wescott and Gorham junior Rachele Burns were both first team all-star selections. Westbrook junior Erin Murphy received honorable mention and Gorham freshman Natalie Egbert was named to the all-rookie team. Five […]
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Q&A with Colleen Reed – A passion for keeping order
Colleen G. Reed, 80, of Westbrook was elected president of the Thomas B. Reed Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians in January. The unit has just begun sponsoring a series of sessions on the first Thursday of each month, from 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., at the Walker Memorial Library, where procedures and effective meetings will […]
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Seniors to dine, travel Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet to eat at noon on Monday, March 17, in the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served followed by a meeting at 1 p.m. Don and Cindy Roy will sing. The seniors are planning a trip to Amesbury […]
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Lectures for seniors continue
The Senior Adult Growth Exchange at the University of Southern Maine will present a series of nine lectures beginning Tuesday, March 11. The lectures, running from 9:30-11:30 a.m. will be held at the Hannaford Lecture Hall in the Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St., in Portland. The cost for the entire lecture series is […]
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Soup's on – City church cooks up free meal for families in need
After a two-year hiatus from volunteering at a Portland soup kitchen, parishioners from the First Baptist Church have decided to start one of their own in Westbrook. Saturday from 5-6 p.m. is the first night of service for the soup kitchen, located in the church on Main Street. Not only will the food be free, […]
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Local births
The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center Windham Alexis Marie Cole was born Feb. 7, 2008 to Deanna Peterson and Jacob Cole of Windham. Grandparents are Patricia and David Peterson of Casco and Rebecca and Daniel Cole of Windham. Great Grandparents are James and Cathrine Chase of Portland and Beverly Towle of Standish. […]
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Windham resident graduates basic training
Army Pvt. Mark P. Bickford has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, […]
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Help keep track at Holt Pond
Lakes Environmental Association will host the next installment of this citizen science animal tracking program at Holt Pond in Bridgton Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m. The Citizen Science Animal Tracking program at Holt Pond has yielded some interesting discoveries this winter. In February, a thick crust topped by a light dusting of snow revealed […]
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Local births
The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center Windham Alexis Marie Cole was born Feb. 7, 2008 to Deanna Peterson and Jacob Cole of Windham. Grandparents are Patricia and David Peterson of Casco and Rebecca and Daniel Cole of Windham. Great Grandparents are James and Cathrine Chase of Portland and Beverly Towle of Standish. […]