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Westbrook Notes: May 4

Walker Friends need books Friends of Walker Memorial Library is seeking book donations for its annual sale June 3 during Westbrook Together Days. “We are especially low on children’s books in good, clean condition,” Kelly Day of the Friends group said in an announcement. Donations can be delivered to the library between 10 a.m. and […]

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Arts Calendar: May 4

Authors May 6 Lisa Wentzell author talk:  “A Dog and His Boy,” 11 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org May 10 Mimi Gough author talk: “From Fledgling to Flyer,” 6 p.m., hybrid via Zoom and at Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham. windham.lib.me.us Barbara Brewer author talk: “Drink It In: […]

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We Love Fairs and Sales: May 4

Spring indoor yard and bake sale – Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Crafts, used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table. Coffee and doughnuts until 10:30 a.m., hot dogs and pasta salad, 11 a.m. Two-day book sale – Friday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., […]

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We Love to Eat: May 4

Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits, butter, punch and coffee. $12; $6 ages 5-11; free under 5. Free community meal – Wednesday, May 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]

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Westbrook Notes: April 27

Profenno’s, Frog and Turtle pizza winners A large turnout of hungry pizza connoisseurs at last week’s Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club  Pizza Challenge judged Profenno’s Pizzeria and Pub’s as the best tasting and Frog and Turtle’s “Bacon Got Better” pie as the most creative. In other prizes, Lorraine Faherty won two round-trip Jet Blue tickets, courtesy of […]

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Gorham Notes: April 27

Farmers market opens next week Cherry Hill Farmers Market at lower Main Street (Route 25) in Gorham will open for the season on Wednesday, May 3. Products include meat, produce, flowers and crafts. The outdoor market, next to Sebago Brewing Company, will be open 2-6 p.m. every Wednesday through September with free parking. Food trucks […]

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Buxton Notes: April 27

Free wellness fair Buxton Recreation Department is hosting an age-friendly wellness fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Buxton businesses and organizations will provide tips for overall well-being. The event includes door prizes, raffles and refreshments. For more information, call 929-8381 or visit buxtonrec.com. Taxes […]

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Arts Calendar: April 27

Crafting April 30 & May 2 “Working with Wool”: 10-11:30 a.m., Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. $8. All ages. pinelandfarms.org Theater Through April 29 “Ice Glen”: 7:30 p.m., Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills in Buxton. $15. sacorivertheatre.org Through April 30 “Grease”: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and […]

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We Love to Eat: April 27

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation; $5 children; $20 family. Takeout available. Free community meal – Wednesday, May 3, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. […]

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Westbrook Notes: April 20

Earth Day seed swap Bring seeds and plant samples to share with fellow gardeners to Walker Memorial Library between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Earth Day,  Saturday, April 22. Also on Earth Day, drop off all colors of plastic bottle caps at the lending services desk to contribute to the library’s community art project. […]