Who knew? Brenda Buchanan, a lawyer and writer, and Richard Cass, a writer, will speak from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., about the health benefits of reading crime fiction. The program is part of a summer reading series. The presentation will focus on how reading crime fiction can […]
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Buxton Notes: July 11
Dorcas Fest and Community Day plans Big doin’s are planned in Buxton as the town celebrates Aug. 10, at Tory Hill, intersection of routes 202 and 112. It’s the Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, in conjunction with Buxton Community Day. Activities include a parade, free car show, road race, […]
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Looking Back: July 11
Highlights of Westbrook and Gorham news from 25 and 15 years ago.
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Gorham Notes: July 11
Annual seniors picnic The Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St. in Little Falls, will hold its catered picnic at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 15. It will have “all the picnic foods you love,” said Blanche Alexander, president. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, coleslaw, potato salad and a special dessert. Alexander said local […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 15, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. John Grovo and family of Westbrook were visiting relatives in Madison. David Murray of Buxton and Philip Pierce of Gorham had returned from a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake.
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Arts Calendar: July 11
Music July 13 Hot Fiddle with violinist Ashley Liberty and pianist Daniel Strange, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Music with a Mission concert benefits Keep ME Warm emergency heating assistance. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students, children, seniors at mwamconcerts.com or at door; box office opens 6 p.m., doors 6:30 p.m. […]
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Westbrook Notes July 4
Friendship exhibit returns Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St.,will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, for the return of the Bridges of Friendship Photography exhibit. The exhibit features work by Dennis Marrotte and other members of the Portland Camera Club and photographers from Westbrook’s sister city, Archangel, Russia. The display can […]
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Gorham Notes July 4
Mushroom tour Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is offering an opportunity to explore and learn about the diversity of mushrooms in a guided walk at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Black Brook Preserve in Windham. Alan Seamans, a master naturalist, will lead the two-hour walk. This program is a member thank you event for […]
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60 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 8, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sweetser of Gorham and their son, Bruce, were vacationing at their summer home at Marshall Pond. Gorham High School graduate Donald Warming, son of Alvin Warming of Gorham and Ruth Warming of Westbrook, had signed up with the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Arts Calendar
Music July 9 Delta Knights Band, 6-7:30 p.m., gazebo, next to Baxter Memorial Library, South Street, Gorham. Free. July 10 Westbrook City Band, 6-8 p.m. Riverbank Park, 677 Main St., Westbrook. Free. July 13 Hot Fiddle with violinist Ashley Liberty and pianist Daniel Strange, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Music […]