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We Love Fairs and Sales: Oct. 12

Book sale – Friday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Baxter Memorial Library. Free pumpkin fest – Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, Harmony Masonic Hall, 33 Cressey Road, Gorham. Sponsored by Pleasant River Assembly No. 45 of Rainbow Girls. […]

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Arts Calendar: Oct. 12

Exhibits/Galleries Oct. 12 “Embodying Softness/Excavating Delight”: Jackie Milad and Libby Paloma, 6 p.m. opening reception, exhibiting through Dec. 9, USM Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. Free. usm.maine.edu/gallery Film Oct. 12 “Gigi and Nate” (2022): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham. windham.lib.me.us Oct. 14 “Elemental” (2023): Rated PG, 1 […]

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Arts Calendar: Oct. 5

Authors/Poetry Oct. 7 Laurie Lico Albanese author talk: “Hester,” 4 p.m., Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home, 40 Hawthorne Road, Raymond. hawthorneassoc.com Oct. 11 Melanie Brooks and Jennifer Dupree author talk: “A Hard Silence” and “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org Exhibits/Galleries Oct. 12 “Embodying Softness/Excavating Delight”: […]

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We Love to Eat: Oct. 5

Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 11, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at […]

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Arts Calendar: Sept. 28

Authors/Poetry Sept. 30 Robert Spencer author talk: “Francena Hallett’s Heart,” 1:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St., Bridgton. bridgtonlibrary.org Oct. 4 Matt Cost author talk: “Velma Gone Awry” and “Mainely Wicked,” 6 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham. windham.lib.me.us Film Sept. 28 “So B. It” (2016): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Windham […]

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We Love to Eat: Sept. 21

Seventh annual public dinner – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Fundraiser sponsored by Men’s Fellowship. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and cookies. Dine-in buffet, takeout options. $12, $8 ages 9 and under. Cash only. Spaghetti and meatball supper – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., St. […]

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Arts Calendar: Sept. 21

Authors/Poetry Sept. 23 Gerry Boyle author talk: “Robbed Blind,” 1:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St., Bridgton. bridgtonlibrary.org Sept. 25 Philip C. Baker author talk: “Hunger Hill,” 6:30 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. north-gorham.lib.me.us Sept. 26 Tess Gerritsen author talk: “The Spy Coast,” 6 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 […]

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Buxton Notes: Sept. 14

Benefit concert for riding center Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center’s fundraising concert, “Bands Behind the Barn,” will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Funds will go toward scholarships for the therapeutic riding program for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The event includes food trucks, mobile bar service, […]

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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 14

Foley remembers Cramer Mayor Michael Foley honored former City Councilor and County Commissioner Lyle Cramer, who died Aug. 30. “Lyle lived in Westbrook for 40 years and served the community in various roles during that time. He embodied the essence of what public service truly means,” Foley said in his Mayor’s Message on Monday. “He […]