History essay contest under way
Westbrook Historical Society has announced its annual essay contest to record history of the city’s people, places and events through memories of the residents and illustrations.
Entry levels include ones for adults and students in grades kindergarten through 12. First prize is $50 and second prize, $25. Both prizes include a year membership in the society.
Everyone is eligible and entries must be about Westbrook. Only typed entries will be considered and they should be 500 words or less. Photographs may be added. Video or PowerPoint presentations should be 20 minutes or less and include hard copy. Oral interviews should also include a typed transcript.
Submit entries by May 1 with name and contact information to Westbrook Historical Society, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook, Maine, 04092.
For more information, call Donna Conley at 854-2464 or email info@westbrookhistoricalsociety.org.
Button club to meet
The Casco Bay Button Club will meet 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at St. Anthony’s Church on Brown Street in Westbrook.
Kim Carignan is the club president and can be reached by calling 807-5226.
Wind ensembles plan free concert
The Westbrook High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Kyle Smith, will be collaborating with the Gordon College Wind Ensemble for a concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center in the middle school.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the high school musicians to perform with college players as well as experiencing a collegiate band rehearsal under the direction of Gordon College’s Dr. David Rox,” said Phil Rich, Westbrook School Department music director.
Rich said students would also attend a master class with the student musicians from the college to discuss topics related to their specific instrument. The concert is free and open to the public.
Vallee Square is depicted in this historic postcard. Courtesy Westbrook Historical Society.
American Legion Post 62 meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday monthly at its headquarters on Dunn Street. The post, which welcomes new members, organizes ceremonies for several holidays. Pictured at the 2014 Veterans Day observance at Birchwood at Canco in Portland are, from left, Don Abbott, Frankie Burila, Post Commander Phil LeClerc, Derwood Judkins, along with Claudette and Leo Conley. For information about membership, call 854-2961. Courtesy photo by Kasey Gammon-Bowie.
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