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Arts Calendar: Feb. 10

Comedy Feb. 15 Comedy Night: 5 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com Exhibits/Galleries Through Feb. 18 “Hidden Stories”: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. Exhibition by artists Kate Cheney Chappell and Annie Lee-Zimerele. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. usm.maine.edu/gallery Music Feb. 10 Jay Larkin: 6:30 p.m., […]

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We Love to Eat: Feb. 9

Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10; $5 under 12. Carry-out orders in person or call or 854-9157 by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Free […]

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Gorham Notes: Feb. 9

Get a leg up on riding A program for horseback riding and horsemanship begins later this month at Hearts and Horses, 63 Justin Merrill Road in Buxton. The program includes lessons for riding and grooming, as well as crafts and “fun horse-related” activities, according to the Gorham Recreation Department. The first session is set for […]

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Buxton Notes: Feb. 9

MSAD 6 nomination papers available Candidate nomination papers are now available for four- and three-year terms for at-large seats on the Maine School Administrative District 6 school board. Four seats expire in June: Julie Anderson, Limington; Lindsey Atkinson, Buxton; James Moses, Frye Island; and John Sargent, Standish. Nomination papers are available at the MSAD 6 […]

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Gorham Notes: Feb. 2

Contractor needed to address high-crash intersection Gorham is seeking bids to improve the intersection of Brackett Road and Saco Street. A pre-bid conference for contractors was held Tuesday. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the town clerk’s office. They will be opened and read publicly. The state considers Brackett Road […]

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Buxton Notes: Feb. 2

Free strength workshop The Recreation Department is offering a free 60-minute strength-training session at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at Town Hall. The training with instructor Rachel Pelletier is for ages 18 and up. Canned goods donations will be accepted for the Buxton Food Co-Op. Those attending must bring their own yoga mat and water. […]

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Arts Calendar: Feb. 3

Dance Feb. 3 “Uncommon Accord”: Portland Ballet and Colby College, 7:30 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook westbrookpac.org. Feb. 4  Swing dance/concert and silent auction: 6:30 p.m., Westbrook High School gym, 125 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. $10 adults, $5 students in advance. $12 and $8 at door. Call 318-6637 or visit facebook.com/WestbrookMusicBoosters. Music […]

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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 26

Meteorologist shares adventures WMTW Meteorologist Sarah Long will speak at the Westbrook Historical Society meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Westbrook Community Center. Long will speak about her time spent living and working on the top of Mt. Washington and about her recent trip to Antarctica. Events at the historical society […]

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Gorham Notes: Jan. 26

Police award winners Multiple employees of the Gorham Police Department were honored with awards at a ceremony last month, according to Police Chief Christopher Sanborn. The recipients were: Detective Steven Rappold, 10-year service pin; Rappold, Animal Control Officer Scott Nystrom, Officer Eric Sanborn and Sgt. Sears Edwards, perfect attendance;  Rappold, Officer Aaron Erickson, Detective Stephen […]