Civil War talk at historical society Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic is “The Civil War from the Southern Perspective.” St. Cyr, a Westbrook native, is a researcher and writer. He will discuss […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Special town meeting Buxton has scheduled a special town meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote on five items. Voters will choose a moderator, whether to accept three private roads, and whether to appropriate up to $25,000 for assessing services. Voter registration will be available during the […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 28
Nov. 30, 1994 Westbrook has received 132 applications for the full-time job of deputy city clerk, reports City Clerk Barbara Hawkes. Applications came from as far as Texas. The job was advertised at $9.32 an hour with a raise after a six-month probationary period. The deputy will succeed Trudy J. Storer, who resigned. For the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 28-Dec. 7
Free Thanksgiving meal – Thursday, Nov. 28, noon, Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. Turkey with all the fixings. Donations accepted for Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry. For reservations or delivery, call Roxanne Moody at 839-4516. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 29, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 28
Music Nov. 30 Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills, Buxton. Tickets: $15 at 929-6472, sacorivertheatre.org. Dec. 5 USM Jazz Ensemble, directed by Christopher Oberholtzer, 7:30 p.m., USM, Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham. Tickets: $8 adults; $5 seniors, USM alumni, students at usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice. Dec. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 21
Step up to keep needy warm Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is asking for help to keep Westbrook people warm this winter. The library is seeking donations of new or handmade mittens, gloves, hats and socks. All items will be given to those in need in the Westbrook community and donations will be accepted […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Wine bar grand opening Karen Nason will celebrate the grand opening of her Grand Central Wine Bar with a party at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the wine and tapas bar, 7 Railroad Station. The party is open to the public. With a railroad theme, the decor reflects Grand Central Station in New York […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Order wreaths for vet graves Orders for wreaths to decorate graves of veterans in the South Buxton Cemetery must be received by Dec. 1, the South Buxton Cemetery Association says. Wreaths are $15 each and can be designated for a specific grave or placed randomly in the cemetery. The cemetery will participate in a Wreaths […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 21
Nov. 23, 1994 Westbrook’s mayor and aldermen took a look Monday at topless dancing – the idea of it, that is – and backed away. They postponed a decision on whether to allow Michel Salvaggio to open a nightclub at Exit 8 with topless male and female dancers. Salvaggio would use the space recently vacated […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 21
Music Nov. 23 Christina Zahn Graduate Voice Recital, 5 p.m., USM Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham. Free. Jazz with Brad Terry and Tony Gaboury, 7 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Donation: $10. Sponsored by Raymond Arts Alliance. Bailey Giles Junior Saxophone Recital, 8 p.m., USM Corthell Hall, 13 University […]