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Maine artist turns unwanted books into art

by Dana Richie September 29, 2025October 4, 2025

Larry Clifford’s work, making ‘quilts’ out of discarded books, will be on display at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth throughout October.

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Gorham Notes: Plow Days feature vintage tractors, calves and mini horses

by Robert Lowell September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Antique Tractor Plow Days The two-day annual Antique Tractor Plow Days is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, at Parsons Farm, 321 Buck St., Gorham. A display of vintage tractors and implements will show what they can do in action on a corn field 2,000 feet in length. Admission is free. Breakfast […]

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Casco Public Library hosts open house to promote planned expansion

by Rory Sweeting September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

The expansions would include a ‘quiet space’ for adults to do remote work.

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Bethel man carried on 11 generations of logging legacy in Maine

by Rose Lincoln September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Bob Chadbourne, of Bethel, who died Sept. 17, continued building his family’s logging business, contributing to conservation and growing economy in western Maine.

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Westbrook Notes: Get ready for football’s River Bowl 2025

by Robert Lowell September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

River Bowl clash between Westbrook and Gorham Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club announced the first River Bowl, a proposed annual game between the Gorham and Westbrook high school football teams, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Westbrook. “We were pleased to purchase the trophy for this competition and will have a Rotary presence […]