Discover Downtown Westbrook

06/04/2026

We can't WAIT for the 207 Music Series to begin! Starting June 27, nearly every other Saturday will have live music and local vendors until the end of August.

06/01/2026

It's time for Mural Monday, where each week we feature one of the new murals up around Westbrook! This mural, titled "Quilted River and Falls," is by Courtney Rog!

"This barn quilt is meant to be a representation of Westbrook's history while also illustrating the bright, colorful future that lies before them. There are three Abenaki names for bodies of water that define Westbrook: Presumpscot 'river of many rough places/falls'; Saccarappa 'falling towards the rising sun'; and Ammoncongin 'high fishing place'. I want to honor and represent these words as they were the original names of the land and water on which Westbrook's community lives today. To represent these words means to pass down this history for generations. Beyond the meanings of the quilted design, the form of a barn quilt was chosen to pay homage to the farmers of Westbrook, both current and historical, who have cared for and continue to care for Maine's land and people. I hope Westbrook's community views this mural as a representation of their home that they will admire, identify with, and pass on its meaning to generations to come."

Courtney is a local artist from Cumberland who has always been inspired by indigenous, folk, and craft arts. The deep significance and rich history of these art forms have always called to her, sparking her creativity. She enjoys making art that is deeply meaningful and purposeful in every aspect, and completed her first mural in the summer of 2025. Being able to share her art freely and openly with others filled her with such joy that she hopes to keep sharing her work with the public. Always inspired by human history and the strength and beauty of the natural world, she hopes her colorful creations are understood and beloved. She currently has a piece exhibited in the USM juried student show and a mural in Portland on the building Ocotillo occupies.

Find this mural at Westbrook City Hall at 2 York St!

Thanks to the University of Southern Maine and the Warren Memorial Foundation for making the Westbrook Mural Initiative possible!

06/01/2026

The 207 Music Series - Original Maine-Based Music! is back again, starting June 27! Catch Phil 'n the Blanks from 5-7 PM at Westbrook Common.

Phil ‘n the Blanks, also known as Phil Allen, sings and plays his guitar all around southern Maine. Studying music, theatre and opera as a young man, his 5 years of vocal training comes through in tight intonation and dynamic control.
Always a traveler, Phil learned to talk to the crowd and improvise melodies while playing the street corners of Key West and New Orleans. Collaborating in numerous bands in the Boston area for 10 years, he continued playing solo on many stages including the prestigious Club Passim in Harvard Square. He recorded his debut album, Time on My Hands at Supersonic Studio in Central Square.
Settling in Raymond in 2006, Phil has made a home for his family of five, continuing to write, record, and play live. Pushing to make a living solely on a musician’s wage, his gratitude comes through in his honest and vulnerable stagecraft and soulful guitar solos. Phil’s originals and joyfully rendered cover songs reflect hard-learned lessons and the joy that comes from a life dedicated to his art.

Come to Westbrook Common for a show, plus do some shopping at the Thrift Westbrook Market - also at the Common starting at 4 PM!

06/01/2026

Calling all handmade vendors in the Westbrook & surrounding area! Discover Downtown Westbrook is hosting a series of markets in Westbrook Common on Saturday evenings during July & August, from 4-7 PM. 🌸

If you are interested, sign up using the link on the event page! https://www.facebook.com/events/2429856240838497/2429856244171830/

05/27/2026

Improvements to Martini Lane are on deck! Thanks to the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary for making these planters beautiful for the summer. Our Design Committee is working alongside many community members to continue bringing life into this under-utilized space.
What else would you like to see here?

05/25/2026

It's another Mural Monday, where each week we feature one of the new murals up around Westbrook! This mural is entitled "The Dana Warp", by Lucy Berry.

"My goal going into this project was to create something specific to Westbrook that anyone who crosses paths with it can enjoy. Inspired by artists like Kurt Wenner and Julian Beever, I wanted to make [this piece] have the illusion that you're looking through the wall. This piece showcases the iconic Dana Warp Mill on the Presumpscot River. The theme 'Flow Together' led me through many drafts, resulting in the final piece showcasing the history of what built Westbrook today."

Lucy is a sophomore at USM, studying art education. From Downeast Maine, she grew up lobsterfishing and has lived all her life on the water. She is mainly a graphite and charcoal artist who occasionally paints and burns/carves wood . Lucy grew up with the Narraguagus River in her backyard, has worked on the ocean, and goes to the beach any time she can. She is inspired by the water, her community, and family, which make up a large portion of her portfolio.

Find this mural at Evergreen Credit Union at Westbrook Common!

Thanks to the University of Southern Maine and the Warren Memorial Foundation for making the Westbrook Mural Initiative possible!

05/21/2026

Wakie Wakie's on Main St has a special drink for World Fish Migration Day! Swing by and get a limited edition River Runner Smoothie for the alewife migration this weekend!

05/21/2026

Excited to celebrate the river this Memorial Day weekend at Riverbank Park! 🐟

The alewives are here just in time for World Fish Migration Day! Join us this Saturday to celebrate with Friends of the Presumpscot River Portland Trails Discover Downtown Westbrook & Trout Unlimited - Sebago Chapter as we throw a party for all the fish swimming upstream.

Come by Westbrook’s Riverbank Park from 12:30-3:30 p.m. for this FREE event featuring...…
🎨 An all-ages rock painting activity
🥾 A trail walk to Saccarappa Falls
🌊 The chance to learn about fish migrations and the health of the Presumpscot River

We also have a few spots left for that morning's Alewife Walk at Mill Brook Preserve! Register now at https://www.prlt.org/events and make a day of celebrating our fishy friends 🐟