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Gorham Notes: April 20

Here’s to Mrs. Robinson Gorham’s Suzanne Ennis, under the penname S.R. Clark, has written a biography of her mother, Barbara Robinson, who she says is the real Mrs. Robinson of Simon and Garfunkel fame. The song was written by Paul Simon. “He and his fellow musician, Art Garfunkel, met my mom on an airplane in […]

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Buxton Notes: April 20

Cemetery meeting reminder The South Buxton Cemetery Association (Tory Hill) will hold its 2023 annual meeting on at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Officers and directors will be elected. Lot owners, representative and interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, call the cemetery’s office at […]

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Arts Calendar: April 20

Books/Authors April 26 Anne Weber author talk: Maine author of “A Pencil in his Pocket,” 6:30 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. north-gorham.lib.me.us Poetry April 21 Poetry at Pondicherry: Workshop for kids and families,  3 p.m., Pondicherry Park, Depot St., Bridgton. RSVP at 647-2472 or bplreference@bridgton.lib.me.us. bridgtonlibrary.org Poetry at BPL: Adult […]

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We Love to Eat: April 20

Roasted turkey dinner – Saturday, April 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. Roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake. $10 exact cash. No preorders. High on the Hog Supper – Saturday, April 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, […]

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Westbrook Notes: April 13

Woman’s Club to meet Scarborough Chief of Police Mark Holmquist will speak at a meeting of the Westbrook Woman’s Club at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served and guests from any community are welcome. Eat, vote for best pizza The […]

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Gorham Notes: April 13

Bike safety rodeo The Gorham Recreation Department and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine are sponsoring a bicycle safety rodeo from 1-3 p.m. April 22 in the parking lot at Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road. The event for children for ages 3-10 will include a helmet check, bike mechanical check, skill course and bike helmet […]

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Buxton Notes: April 13

Two residents vie for one SAD 6 seat Two Buxton residents, Paul Leach and Cynthia Meserve, are candidates for one available three-year term on the SAD 6 Board of Directors, according to the district’s central office. The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. Incumbent Lindsey Atkinson is not seeking reelection. In Limington, […]

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Arts Calendar: April 13

Books/Authors April 19 S.R. Clark author talk: Author of “Mrs. Robinson: The Inspiring Story of a 20th Century Muse,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org Workshops April 21 Poetry at Pondicherry for Kids and Families: 3 p.m., Pondicherry Park, Depot St., Bridgton. RSVP at 647-2472 or bplreference@bridgton.lib.me.us. bridgtonlibrary.org Poetry at BPL: […]

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We Love Fairs and Sales: April 13

USM Spring Craft Show – Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, 37 College Ave., Gorham. To benefit USM student athletes; more than 150 vendors. Vendor and craft fair – Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. Co-sponsored by White Rock Community Club.