After two years of pandemic cancellations and then a curtailment, the annual festival is being held this weekend and next at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 23
50th annual Bonny Eagle craft fair – Friday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonny Eagle High School, 700 Saco Road, Standish. Handmade crafts, jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, paintings, ornaments, candles, quilts and specialty food. Sponsored by the Trustees of the Old Red Church. Craft and vendor fair – Saturday, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 23
Parking ban in effect The city’s winter parking ban went into effect last week and will continue to April 15. No vehicle may be parked on any street in the city for more than one hour between midnight and 6 a.m., according to the Westbrook Police Department. Municipal lots that can be used during the […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 23
Holiday light parade featuring Claus couple Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their annual pre-Christmas visit to Gorham on Sunday, Nov. 26. The celebrated couple will ride in a fire truck as part of a light parade that will roll out at 4:30 p.m. from JP Noonan on Main Street and proceed to the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 23
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $10; $5, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Free community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 29, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 23
Historical society to host open house The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society open house is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at its headquarters, 100 Main St./Route 4A in Bar Mills. Holiday gifts will be sold in the museum store, museum exhibits will be open and there will be caroling. Light refreshments will […]
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Exterior work well underway at Westbrook’s historic Harris House
Work is on the right track to be completed for the opening next fall.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 16
Drouin dancers set for Macy’s parade Nineteen student dancers from Drouin Dance Center of Westbrook will perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Nov. 23. The dancers include are Melorra Fournier, Elspeth Migliore, and Dori Ross of Westbrook; Tessa McNally of Gorham; Alana Coreau of Gray; Eliza Albert and Abigail Rubin of […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 16
Cemetery wreath deadline Orders of wreaths to be placed on veterans’ graves at the South Buxton Cemetery must be received by Friday, Nov. 24. Wreaths will be placed by volunteers at 9 a.m. Dec. 16 preceding a Wreaths Across America memorial service at noon in conjunction with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 16
Economic development strategic plan sought The town is seeking proposals to create an economic development strategic plan, which would include a market analysis and local asset assessment, to help guide policies. “The goal is to establish a benchmark of findings and data from which a plan to create and maintain a strong, vibrant local economy […]