Auditions March 6-8 “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” 6-7:30 p.m. March 6, 9 a.m. to noon March 7, callbacks 10 a.m. to noon March 8. Come with a 1-2 minute comedic monologue, a song in style of the show and your own sheet music. Those auditioning for Betty, Pickles or Lin should prepare for […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 27
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 27, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Baked haddock – Friday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. $10, $5 (children can choose fish, pizza or macaroni and cheese. Baked haddock – Friday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Gorham
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 20
Bicentennial theme for parade In honor of the state’s 200th birthday, this year’s Founders Festival parade will have a Maine theme. The festival will be held on the weekend of Sept. 12-13. Anyone can enter the parade’s float contest, which will have cash prizes. Entry information and sign ups will be available this summer. The […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 20
Girard joins Buxton PD Police Chief Troy Cline recently announced the hiring of longtime Saco Court Officer Tammy Jo Girard. “She started working for Buxton PD on Feb. 3 and has already made a huge difference with the team,” Cline said in a Facebook posting. Cline said Girard worked for the Saco Police Department for […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 20
Library potluck meeting The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 on the first floor of the library. “We will be hosting our annual potluck meeting,” said Kerri Frazier, president of the friends group. “Bring a tasty dish that you would like to share […]
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Looking Back: Feb. 20
Feb. 22, 1995 A Little Falls landmark that was an item of contention between the Gorham PTA and Town Council appears headed for the wrecking ball. Town Manager David Cole is gathering estimates at the request of the council for the possible demolition of the abandoned Frederick Robie School, 666 Gray Road. The council has […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 20
Music Feb. 21 Faculty Concert Series: A Vocal Smorgasbord Featuring the USM Vocal Faculty, 8 p.m. Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus, 37 College Ave., Gorham. $5-$15, usm.maine.edu. Feb. 23 Denmark Arts Center Songwriting Circle concert and potluck, 4 p.m., Arts Center, 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram. Free. March 7 Singer-songwriter Hayley Reardon at Village Coffeehouse of […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 20-29
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 20, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Soup, chili and chowder challenge – Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vote for your favorite and consider submitting your own entry for a chance to win […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 13
Gorham GOP elects officers The Gorham Republican Committee elected officers at its bi-annual caucus on Jan. 25. Elected were Jim Means, chairman; Rick Davis, vice chairman; Marilyn Amoroso, secretary; Vincent Grassi, treasurer; and directors Ben Hartwell and George Vercelli. Each will serve a two-year term. The Gorham Republican Committee meets every fourth Monday at 6:30 […]