The three-day celebration, starting Aug. 5, is packed with events and activities, including “a humdinger of a parade.”
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: July 28
Brass brigade Concert schedule Boys Gone Wild will be in concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, at Vallee Square; free. Quiet Riot Act, 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Riverbank Park; free. Brother Blues, 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Conant Homestead, 99 Conant St. Farm opens at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $10. […]
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Buxton Notes: July 21
Tory Hill Meetinghouse celebrates 200th The 200-year-old Tory Hill Meetinghouse is part of the town’s 250th birthday observance Saturday, Aug. 6. The church is hosting a lawn sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the town’s sestercentennial celebration and the annual Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 21
City concert schedule El Grande will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Valle Square. Bess Jacques & The Strays are set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Conant Homestead, 99 Conant St. The farm opens at 6 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. Darlin’ Corey will entertain at 6 p.m. […]
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Gorham Notes: July 21
Read all about library’s Print Run 5K Baxter Memorial Library is celebrating its summer reading program with its second edition Print Run 5K at 7 p.m. Aug. 12. The timed race is open to all ages and abilities. A kids fun run will precede the 5K at 6:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Those who […]
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Gorham Historical Society may get new home in old barn
Work on the relocated and restored 200-year-old barn at Cherry Hill Farm is continuing and is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.
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We Love to Eat: July 21
Free community meal – Wednesday, July 27, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions are still in place, including masks and spaced seating. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Dine in or take out. […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 14
Water district warns painting hydrants is prohibited The Portland Water District, which provides services to the Greater Portland area, including Westbrook and Gorham, has issued a warning about the unauthorized painting of fire hydrants after it was reported that several were illegally painted in Portland. “Painting hydrants non-standard colors can jeopardize public safety and a […]
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Gorham Notes: July 14
Jim Gallant Band to perform at gazebo The Jim Gallant Band will entertain during a free lawn concert from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the gazebo in front of the municipal center, 75 South St. If the weather is inclement, the concert will be moved to Shaw Gym in the municipal center. Food trucks […]
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Buxton Notes: July 14
Mallett Brothers Band tickets now on sale Tickets are available for a performance by the Mallett Brothers Band, an Americana rock band that is taking the stage at Buxton’s 250th birthday celebration at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 on the grounds of the Brewster Mansion. The concert, which is expected to draw a large crowd due […]
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