Generosity rises Donations to the Buxton Toy Box rose significantly in 2022. The number of children receiving gifts during the holidays climbed to 117 in 2022 from 86 in 2021, representing a change of 36%. The number of families served rose to 47 from 38, a nearly 24% uptick. Volunteers started the Toy Box program […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 12
Free throw contest is back Every year for nearly 15 years, excepting a two-year hiatus for COVID, the Gorham Knights of Columbus Council 10221 has hosted a basketball free throw contest. This year, the event is on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 3:30-5 p.m. at Shaw Gym, 75 South St. “The wonderful thing about basketball is […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 12
Music Jan. 13 Cattle Call: 6:30 p.m., $5, Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com Bryan Frates Band: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com Upheavy: 8 p.m., The Frog and Turtle, 3 Vallee Square, Westbrook. thefrogandturtle.com Jan. 14 Denny Breau: 6:30 p.m., $10, Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com American Ride: 8 p.m., Erik’s […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 12
Free community meal –Wednesday, Jan. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions in place, including wearing masks when not eating. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, freshly baked pies and […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 5
Fundraiser benefits racehorse retirement organization Maine horse people raised $3,000 for Futures For Standardbreds and presented the funds to the nonprofit Buxton-based organization on Dec. 26 at First Tracks Cumberland, a press release said. “I noticed a lot of returnable bottles and cans being thrown into trash cans in the paddock at the track,” said […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 5
50 years ago The American Journal reported on Jan. 10, 1973, that Keith Hudson of England visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fogg in Gorham. Hudson was a communications operator aboard a British tanker that was in Portland. U.S. taxpayer debt The Treasury Department reported on Dec. 291 that the U.S. public debt was $31,326,303,949,171.72.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 5
New Trinity music director Dr. John Schuder is the new music director at Trinity Lutheran Church at 612 Main St. Schuder is a native of Ohio and over his career has earned a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in sacred music at different universities, as well as a doctor of musical arts […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 5
Music Jan. 6 The Collins Duo: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com Holly Heist: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com Chas Lester, Evan Haines, Tyler Quist: 8 p.m., The Frog and Turtle, 3 Vallee Square, Westbrook. thefrogandturtle.com Jan. 7 Bruce Marshall: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com Anthony Latini and […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 29
Tasty Christmas spirit Alejandra Gilfillan and family delivered a “delicious meal” for Westbrook police officers on duty Christmas Eve, a WPD Facebook posting said. “Evening shift officers wanted to thank the Gilfillan family for making our Christmas Eve that much better.” The delivery even included a homemade treat and toys for K9 Tony. Fire prevention […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 29
Town employees’ party Buxton Town Hall will be closed from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, for the employees’ Christmas party. Transfer station closed Jan. 3 The town’s Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 3, for the New Year’s holiday. Curbside trash pick up will not be affected.