Memorial Day observances in Westbrook

Westbrook Notes: May 25

City finance director steps down Westbrook’s Finance Director Suzanne Knight will retire June 5 after seven years with the city. “We have been blessed with her dedicated service to our community, especially during times of financial uncertainty associated with the economy and the pandemic,” Mayor Michael Foley wrote in a letter to the City Council […]

We Love Sales and Fairs: May 25

Plant and book sale – Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Book sale – Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. Westbrook. Outside the library during Westbrook Together Days.

Gorham Notes: May 25

Taste Walk coming up Gorham Village’s annual Taste Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at food venues throughout the village. This year, it’s presented by Young Life Sebago, a youth ministry. Sample favorite dishes of the participating eateries and vote for the winner of the Golden Spoon Award. Tickets […]

Buxton Notes: May 25

Plummer earns Chenette scholarship Luke Plummer, a student at Bonny Eagle High School, received the $500 Chenette Leadership Scholarship this year. Plummer has been active in Scouting and volunteering in the community since first grade. For his successful Eagle Scout project, he helped restore the old Eliza Libby School playground. He has been a member […]

We Love to Eat: May 25

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation,$5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Face masks suggested. Breakfast for dinner – Saturday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Eggs, home fries, pancakes, French toast, bacon, quiche, breakfast casseroles, sausage, biscuits, […]

Gorham Class of 2023: Go-getter earns high praise

Noor Sager is a published author who always has something going on, and whose college career will start the day after graduation June 11.

Cows make a comeback at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham

The Red Angus are the first cattle on the property in 65 years.

First Westbrook soldier killed in World War I won’t be forgotten on Memorial Day

A graveside remembrance in honor of Stephen W. Manchester will follow an American Legion ceremony at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery and precede the city’s Memorial Day parade.

Gorham Notes: May 18

Register for parade Churches, community groups, businesses, school groups sports clubs and individual residents in Gorham can still register to take part in the Memorial Day Parade on May 29. The parade will form at 10 a.m. on Lincoln Street and roll out at 11 a.m. from the Village Elementary School on Robie Street and […]