City finance director steps down Westbrook’s Finance Director Suzanne Knight will retire June 5 after seven years with the city. “We have been blessed with her dedicated service to our community, especially during times of financial uncertainty associated with the economy and the pandemic,” Mayor Michael Foley wrote in a letter to the City Council […]
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Arts Calendar: May 25
Theater May 26-28 “10×10, An Evening of Short Plays”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Windham Center Stage Theater, 8 School Road, Windham. $15; $12 seniors and students. windhamcenterstagetheater.com Film May 25 “Elvis” (2022): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray. graypubliclibrary.com “Mr. Malcolm’s List” (2022): Rated PG, 1 […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: May 25
Plant and book sale – Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Book sale – Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. Westbrook. Outside the library during Westbrook Together Days.
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Gorham Notes: May 25
Taste Walk coming up Gorham Village’s annual Taste Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at food venues throughout the village. This year, it’s presented by Young Life Sebago, a youth ministry. Sample favorite dishes of the participating eateries and vote for the winner of the Golden Spoon Award. Tickets […]
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Buxton Notes: May 25
Plummer earns Chenette scholarship Luke Plummer, a student at Bonny Eagle High School, received the $500 Chenette Leadership Scholarship this year. Plummer has been active in Scouting and volunteering in the community since first grade. For his successful Eagle Scout project, he helped restore the old Eliza Libby School playground. He has been a member […]
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We Love to Eat: May 25
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation,$5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Face masks suggested. Breakfast for dinner – Saturday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Eggs, home fries, pancakes, French toast, bacon, quiche, breakfast casseroles, sausage, biscuits, […]
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Gorham Notes: May 18
Register for parade Churches, community groups, businesses, school groups sports clubs and individual residents in Gorham can still register to take part in the Memorial Day Parade on May 29. The parade will form at 10 a.m. on Lincoln Street and roll out at 11 a.m. from the Village Elementary School on Robie Street and […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 18
Grange honors Johnson Christine Johnson on May 4 received the Highland Lake Grange Community Service Award for 2023. “A native of Westbrook, Christine is well deserving of this recognition,” the Grange wrote in a Facebook post. Johnson is the president of the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary – and has served as the secretary, community service chairperson and […]
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Buxton Notes: May 18
BEMS’ Tripp county teacher of year Lisa Tripp, a sixth grade science teacher at Bonny Eagle Middle School in Buxton, last week was named the York County Teacher of the year. Tripp was nominated by Melissa Fries, a parent of a former student. The Teacher of the Year award is administered by Educate Maine and […]
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Arts Calendar: May 18
Dance May 18-20 Maine State Ballet Spring Recital: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. $12-$16. mainestateballet.org Theater May 19-21, 26-28 “10×10, An Evening of Short Plays”: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Windham Center Stage Theater, 8 School Road, Windham. […]