Groder honored in town report The annual Buxton town report has been dedicated to Joann Groder, an active volunteer and a lifelong resident in Buxton. “Joann has spent her life giving to others,” the dedication reads. Groder, 87, founded the independent Buxton Community Food Co-op in 2007. She retired as its director earlier this year. […]
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Gorham Notes: June 22
Library honors Frinsko The trustees at Baxter Memorial Library honored Linda Frinsko with a retirement party June 15. Frinsko spent 34 years as a volunteer at the library, including as president of the board. She received a bouquet and etchings of both the library building and the adjacent Baxter Museum. The town of Gorham gave her […]
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Arts Calendar: June 22
Authors June 22 Jerry Farnham author talk: “Red at Night,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org June 28 Irene M. Drago author talk: “Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org Michael Connolly author talk: “Murky Overhead,” 6 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center […]
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We Love to Eat: June 22
Saturday night supper – Saturday, June 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcake. $10; $5 age 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10; $5 […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: June 22
Vendors wanted – Spaces available for Casco Village Church Fair in Casco, July 8, 8 a.m.-1p.m. $25 for 8-foot space. Call 627-4282 or email cvcucc@gmail.com. Vendors wanted – Spaces available for Tory Hill Meetinghouse lawn sale in Buxton, Aug. 12. 10-by-10-foot space for $30. Sale during Buxton Community Day and Dorcas Society fest. Bring your […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 15
Girl Scouts volunteer recognized Hardworking volunteer Bernice Wellington of Westbrook from the Nonesuch Service Unit recently received the Appreciation Pin from the Girl Scouts of Maine. “The Appreciation Pin is an award bestowed upon a volunteer or staff member who provides exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience that has had a […]
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Gorham Notes: June 15
Graduates on parade Jubilant Gorham High School seniors celebrated after ceremonies Sunday in a police-escorted parade through the village. Graduates sticking out of sunroofs and windows of SUVs, Jeeps, pickup trucks and sports cars decked out with balloons and banners waved to their friends and relatives lining the sidewalks. Police cars blared their sirens to […]
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Buxton Notes: June 15
Closed on Juneteenth Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The building will ropen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20. Historical society reminder Vana Carmona will speak on slavery in Maine when the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society meets at 7 p.m, Tuesday, […]
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Arts Calendar: June 15
Authors/Poetry June 16 Poetry reading and workshop: 6:30-8 p.m., Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St., Bridgton. bridgtonlibrary.org June 19 Gerry Boyle author talk: Jack McMorrow mystery series, 6 p.m., Raymond Village Library, 3 Meadow Road, Raymond. Pre-register at 655-4283. raymondvillagelibrary.org Theater June 16-18 Summer one-acts: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Schoolhouse Arts […]
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We Love to Eat: June 15
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Face masks suggested.