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Published
August 16, 2023

Underground Railroad site in Westbrook preserved with plaque

A new marker is dedicated at the location of a safe house for slaves fleeing to freedom in the 1800s.
Published
August 10, 2023

Gorham Notes: Aug. 10

Council and school board seats on November ballot Nomination papers for two Town Council seats and four School Committee seats are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. All are for three-year terms except for one single-year term on the School Committee. Completed nominations must be returned no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Papers must […]
Published
August 10, 2023

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 10

Ledoux attends homeless vet discussion Westbrook Veterans’ Service Officer Arty Ledoux and Westbrook veteran Rebecca Boaz attended a panel discussion on veterans’ homelessness featuring U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough last week at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The panel also included Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree, USM President Jacqueline Edmondson, Togus […]
Published
August 10, 2023

We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 10

Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, Buxton. Rain or shine during the Dorcas Society Fest and Buxton community parade. Hot dogs, chips, water and baked goods on church lawn. Yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kiwanis Beach, 40 Kiwanis Beach Road, […]
Published
August 10, 2023

We Love to Eat: Aug. 10

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available.
Published
August 9, 2023

Mallett Brothers headline big day in Buxton

The Dorcas Society Fest is Saturday with a concert, car show, church fair, parade, fireworks and more.
Published
August 4, 2023

We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 3

Church yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Books, games, houseware, furniture, jewelry, baked goods. Barbecue with hot dogs and homemade baked beans to go. Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, […]
Published
August 4, 2023

We Love to Eat: Aug. 3

Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, casserole, biscuits, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. All-you-can-eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]
Published
August 3, 2023

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 3

Symbol groundbreaking Westbrook Development Corporation and Westbrook Housing Authority will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction for the Stacy M. Symbol Apartments from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The site is at the former Rivermeadow Golf Club off Lincoln Street and Mayberry Road. Symbol Apartments is a 60-unit affordable housing […]
Published
August 3, 2023

Buxton Notes: Aug. 3

Bonny Eagle holds job fair next week SAD 6 will host an on-site job fair from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at its Central Office, 94 Main St., Buxton. The district has several positions open, including an anticipated principal and nurse, as well as teachers, educational technicians, food service, custodian, school counselor, health […]