Superintendent seeks stakeholders’ input SAD 6 Superintendent Clay Gleason wants to hear from the public about his job performance. “I’ve been in my new role for about 100 days now. What are some things I should start, stop, or continue to do?” Gleason asks online at the Thought Exchange site. Gleason succeeded Paul Penna, who […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 27
Combating human trafficking A potluck meal and program about raising awareness of human trafficking is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Centerpoint Church, 53 County Road, Gorham. The meeting will feature two speakers, Steve Dyer and Tricia Grant, both “passionate about seeking justice for victims of sexual exploitation,” according to an announcement. Dyer […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks for unvaccinated suggested. Scrumptious and spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, salads […]
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Arts calendar: Oct. 27
Music Oct. 27 Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, 8 p.m., bluegrass and roots music, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Oct. 28 The Few: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com. Oct. 29 Boyz Gone Wild Halloween bash: 7 p.m., Skip’s Lounge, 288 Narragansett Trail, Buxton. A Nathaniel Hawthorne Halloween: 7 p.m., Nathaniel Hawthorne’s […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Oct. 27
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Vendor fair, Trunk or Treat – Saturday, Oct. 29, Elite All Stars Cheer and Dance, 73 Bradley Drive, Westbrook. Vendor fair noon-4:30 p.m.; Trunk or Treat 2-4:30 p.m. Free admission. Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 20
Old tractors in action at annual Plow Days Antique tractors displayed their stuff at the annual Plow Days hosted at Parsons Dairy Farm on Oct. 15. The Maine Antique Tractor Club sponsors the annual event, and for the past eight or 10 years it’s been held at Parsons. The event drew tractors in various makes, […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 20
License your doggie The 2023 dog licenses are now available. The state of Maine requires all dogs 6 months and older to be registered with their municipalities. To license your dog, you will need a valid Maine Rabies Certificate and a spay/neuter certificate, if applicable. Spayed/neutered dogs are $6 to license while unaltered dogs […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 20
Library friends to meet The Friends of Walker Memorial Library will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the library, 800 Main St. The friends spent its annual outing in Buxton during that town’s 250th birthday. “We walked around and enjoyed the day, the parade, and had lunch. It was a fun day […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 20
Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions, including masking and spaced seating, are still being taken. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Oct. 20
Harvest, craft, bake sale – Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Portland Elks Lodge, 1945B Congress St., Portland. More than 35 crafters. Italian pastries, homemade candles and more. Free admission and plenty of parking. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Christmas […]