Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 17, 8-11 a.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Proceeds benefit Project Graduation for an alcohol- and chem-free graduation for Westbrook High School class of 2023. All you can eat; $8; $4, children. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 15
Holidays Dec. 17 Free Christmas concert, Westbrook City Band: 2 p.m., North Congregational Church, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton. Eileen Rose, Rich Gilbert and Sean Mencher, Guitars for Vets: 6 p.m., The Frog & Turtle, 3 Vallee Square, Westbrook. Christmas music fundraiser. thefrogandturtle.com Dec. 18 Community Carol Sing and Bonfire: 4 p.m., Prides Corner Community […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 8
Holiday open house at library Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., are hosting a holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 10. Everyone is invited. Santa will visit the Children’s Room at various times between noon and 4 p.m. and he will be available for photos. Children under age 18 may choose a […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 8
Assistant principal honored Lowell Oyster, assistant principal of Bonny Eagle Middle School, has been named Maine’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals’ Association. Oyster received the award because of his “strong emphasis on community outreach. He has the ability to build connections across diverse stakeholders and goes to extraordinary lengths […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 8
Bruni, Sanborn to escort wreaths Gorham Police Sgt. David Bruni and Officer Eric Sanborn will escort the Wreaths Across America convoy carrying thousands of wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The event is billed as the nation’s longest veterans’ parade. The convoy of trucks will leave Lubec Saturday, Dec. 10, […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 8
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, bread, beverages and homemade pies. $10; tickets available at the door. Advance orders for takeout are accepted by calling 854-9157. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 8
Music Dec. 8 Jerks of Grass: 7 p.m., The Frog & Turtle, 3 Vallee Square, Westbrook. A bluegrass band performing outside on the deck. thefrogandturtle.com Willy Martin and the Woods: 6:30 p.m., $5 cover, Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com Moore Wild Lynch: 7 p.m., second Thursday every month, The Frog & Turtle, 3 Vallee […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 8
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 733 Main St., Westbrook. More than 35 vendors, local artists, crafters and treats.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 1
Festival of Trees set to open Decorating began Monday for the annual Festival of Trees that will be held over the next two weekends. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., for tree viewing until 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The opening day also includes […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 1
Light parade rained out, but Santa saves the day Rain on Sunday washed out the town’s annual parade of public and private vehicles decked out with holiday lights and this year’s event won’t be rescheduled. But jolly old Santa and the lovely Mrs. Claus saved the day, visiting with children at Shaw Gym, which the […]