Xtreme Screen & Sportswear’s giving tree brings in gifts for more than 60 students in Westbrook schools who don’t have permanent residences.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 14
Library party wrap-up Friends of Walker Memorial Library’s annual holiday party Dec. 9 was successful with several people signing up for new library cards, according to Kelly Day of the Friends of Walker Memorial Library. “We had a lovely day with many children, teens and family and friends, enjoying the music food and crafts. Great […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 14
Santa for seniors The Gorham Home Instead office will finish up delivering donated gifts to local senior citizens on Monday, Dec. 18. “Thanks to the generous support of the Gorham community over the years, Home Instead has collected thousands of gifts through its annual Be A Santa to a Senior program,” a press release said. […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 14
Family fun day Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, is hosting a family fun day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 16. Activities include ornament making, cookie decorating, a story time, and a Christmas movie along with popcorn and cocoa. Donate blood An American Red Cross blood drive is planned for noon […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 14
Free chicken pot pie and dessert – Saturday, Dec. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ option macaroni & cheese. Community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Pandemic precautions remain in place, including wearing masks when not eating and spaced seating. Christmas Eve dinner […]
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Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor veterans Saturday at Buxton cemetery
The annual event is held in conjunction with ceremonies at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. A Westbrook ceremony is also planned.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 7
Santa coming to town The tree lighting event and visit from Santa that was canceled on Dec. 3 because of the weather will not be rescheduled. “Unfortunately, given all the other community events coming up, it will not be rescheduled,” Suzanne Joyce, president of the Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce, said Monday. However, Santa Claus still […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 7
Lions calendars available Gorham Lions Club calendars are now available for a $10 donation. “The Lions will earmark some of the calendar sales funds to assist local residents that are struggling to heat their homes this winter,” the club said in an announcement. For more information or to buy a calendar, go to the Gorham […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 7
Wreaths ceremony at South Buxton Cemetery The South Buxton Cemetery Association will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon Dec. 16 at its cemetery on River Road at Tory Hill. Wreaths will be laid on veterans’ graves at 9 a.m., followed by a memorial service at noon. For more information, visit southbuxtoncemetery.com. Buxton Fire […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 7
Craft fair and bake sale – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. St. Nick’s Christmas Fair – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cressey Road Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Maine crafters and vendors. Donations go to Giving Tree of Maine.