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š± What free transit could soon mean for every Westbrook High student
Westbrook, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Westbrook! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What free transit could soon mean for every Westbrook High student
- Which Westbrook student-athletes made this yearās academic honor roll?
- Westbrookās Vertical Harvest just beat regional rivals for a big award
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 69. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Westbrook voting on free Metro bus passes for all high school students (wgme.com) ā Westbrook city leaders are about to vote on giving every Westbrook High School student a free Portland Metro bus pass, usable all year for school, jobs, appointments, and activities. Backed by Mayor David Morse, the plan aims to build lifelong transit habits and has already cleared a first reading. 
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2. 124 Monks Listed on 2025-26 EAST-COMM Academic Honor Roll (gomonks.com) ā Several Saint Josephās College student-athletes from Westbrook have earned spots on the 2025ā26 EAST-COMM Academic Honor Roll, recognizing strong grades and athletic commitment. The list spans many sports and majors, showcasing local students excelling both in competition and in the classroom just a short drive from home. Ā Ā Ā
3. ENR New England Announces 2026 Best Projects Contest Winners (enr.com) ā A Westbrook project, Vertical Harvest, has been named Best Project in the Manufacturing category in ENR New Englandās 2026 regional awards, putting the city alongside major developments across New England. The recognition highlights Westbrookās growing role in innovative construction and could draw more attention and investment to local industry. Ā Ā Ā
4. Greater Portland Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bandit (wmtw.com) ā If youāre looking to adopt, the Animal Refuge Leagueās shelter at 217 Landing Road in Westbrook is open most days for walk-in visits to meet pets like Bandit, a 7-year-old husky. Staff explain his personality, home needs, and the first-come, first-served adoption process, including early sign-in and required dog meet-and-greets for adult dog adoptions. Ā Ā Ā
5. After nearly two decades, Cape Elizabeth's Goddard Mansion welcomes back visitors (mainebiz.biz subscription) ā A Westbrook-based stone company helped supply granite for the newly reopened Goddard Mansion ruins at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, a popular regional destination for many local families. The project stabilized historic stone walls, added safer stairs and pathways, and created a small open-air education area with signs and a virtual tour for visitors. Ā Ā Ā
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Story Time with Horses! (OFFSITE)
Windham Public Library Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, 279 River Rd
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Movie Time: The Education of Little Tree
Windham Public Library , 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham, ME 0406
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Power of Eight
Unity Center for Spiritual Growth , 54 River Road, Windham, ME, 04062-4047, United States
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Morning Faith Lift
Unity Center for Spiritual Growth ME
8:00 am
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- United Ag & Turf posted a job opening for Inventory Facility Coordinator (IFC) in Westbrook. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Westbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westbrook here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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