Music Dec. 12 Huskapellas, a capella seasonal and pop favorites, 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine, Gorham campus. Free. Dec. 14 Community Sing, Christmas songs and carols, Cherie Moore on piano, 4 p.m., Raymond Village Library, 27 Main St., Raymond. Sponsored by Raymond Arts Alliance, go to raymondvillagelibrary.org/raa-events for song list. Dec. […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 12
Annual craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road (corner of Hardy Road and Route 302), Westbrook. Knitted items, toys, fairy houses, dream catchers, jewelry, wood products, cards, gift baskets, etched glassware and more and a bake sale. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Come […]
We Love to Eat: Dec. 12
Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 13, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
We Love to Eat: Dec. 5-14
Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 5, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 6, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
Buxton Notes: Dec. 5
‘Peabody Pew’ performances Buxton not hog wild A USDA notice posted on the Buxton Police Department’s Facebook page caused a stir last week. The notice asked residents to report to Buxton Police any sightings of feral swine or loose domestic pigs. The federal department is seeking input as to whether any feral hogs have been […]
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 5
Blood donations needed The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood donation opportunities this month. One is set for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and the other is from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Saint Hyacinth’s Church,295 Brown St. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red […]
Gorham Notes: Dec. 5
Historical calendars available Gorham Historical Society’s 2020 transportation calendars are on sale now for $10 at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., and Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. For mailing information, email archives@gorhamhistoricalsociety.org. U.S.taxpayer debt The Bureau of the fiscal Service reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $23,076,065,396,434.08.
Looking Back: Dec. 5
Dec. 7, 1984 Westbrook Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre and the City Council said no Monday to Michel Salvaggio’s plans for a skin show and nightclub at Exit 8. Lefebvre said Salvaggio can appeal the action to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Salvaggio, who owns Michel’s banquet center at 202 Larrabee Road, wants to use a vacant […]
Arts Calendar: Dec. 5
Music Dec. 6 & 8 “Sing We Noel,” Lake Region Community Chorus, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, Bridgton. Donations accepted. Dec. 7 Casco Bay Tummlers, klezmer music, 7-9 p.m. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Free, raymondvillagelibrary.org. Sponsored by Raymond Arts Alliance. Don […]
Gorham Notes: Nov. 28
Small business Saturday Gorham has proclaimed Nov. 30 as “Small Business Saturday.” It’s an opportunity to visit the various shops and stores in the town and get a jump on holiday shopping. Two Santa visits, tree lightings Gorham will light holiday trees and host Santa visits at Robie Park in the village and at White […]