Robert Lowell

American Journal

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Published
July 22, 2019

60 Years Ago

The Westbrook American reported on July 29, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chretien of Westbrook had returned from a two-week vacation at Harmon’s Beach in Standish. The Gorham Garden Club met with Mrs. Clinton Rines for a picnic at her Watchic Lake cottage in Standish.
Published
July 22, 2019

Gorham accident victim dies from injuries

GORHAM – An 8-year-old girl who was flown to Maine Medical Center by medical helicopter following an accident Sunday has died, Gorham police said Wednesday. Gorham Police Department said in a press release on July 24 that officers were saddened to announce the fatality. Deputy Police Chief Christopher Sanborn declined to release the girl’s name. […]
Published
July 18, 2019

Westbrook Notes: July 18

Library speaker series Maria Rena will speak at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at Walker Memorial Library, 810 Main St. Rena’s topic is the history of Black Dinah Chocolatiers, the Westbrook shop that crafts chocolate by hand. For more information, call the library at 854-0630 Free park concert Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection […]
Published
July 18, 2019

We Love to Eat: July 18

Free dinner – Thursday, July 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 19, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
Published
July 18, 2019

Buxton Notes: July 18

Mansion tours canceled The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society has announced that the tours of the Brewster Mansion scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, in Buxton have been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” The tours were to be in conjunction with the annual Dorcas Society Fest and Buxton Community Day at Tory Hill. “We extend our sincere apologies […]
Published
July 18, 2019

Gorham Notes: July 18

Courage House scholarship Program Manager Al Garcia at Courage House has announced it is sponsoring a college scholarship for a Gorham graduating senior. Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, the Courage House College Scholarship will be awarded to a Gorham High School graduate who plans on studying and entering the addiction/counseling field, Garcia said in […]
Published
July 17, 2019

Hog-tied by town rules, mini-pig awaits decision

A Gorham Planning Board review of a proposed ordinance amendment for pet mini-pig Wilbur has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on July 18.
Published
July 11, 2019

We Love to Eat: July 11

Free dinner – Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 12, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Westbrook Notes: July 11

Who knew? Brenda Buchanan, a lawyer and writer, and Richard Cass, a writer, will speak from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., about the health benefits of reading crime fiction. The program is part of a summer reading series. The presentation will focus on how reading crime fiction can […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Buxton Notes: July 11

Dorcas Fest and Community Day plans Big doin’s are planned in Buxton as the town celebrates Aug. 10, at Tory Hill, intersection of routes 202 and 112. It’s the Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, in conjunction with Buxton Community Day. Activities include a parade, free car show, road race, […]