Fire prevention campaign State Farm is teaming up with the Gorham Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” This year’s campaign, Oct. 9-15, works to educate people about simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and those […]
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Arts calendar: Oct. 6
Art Pulped Under Pressure: Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. With traditional hand papermaking at its core, exhibit underscores important contemporary issues steeped in history and craft. On view to Dec. 10, usm.maine.edu. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. Magic Lantern movie theater: […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 6
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, UCC, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of baked beans, red hot dogs, coleslaw, American chop suey, bread and butter, homemade pies, and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10, $4.50. Turkey dinner – Saturday, Oct. 8, 4:30-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, corner of Route […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Cast and blast this month
Turkey hunting, pheasant hunting and some of the best fishing of the season. Who doesn’t love October? On the water, Sebago angling is heating up. Salmon are on the bite during the early-morning hours and again after sunset. As the lake turns cooler, salmon come up closer to the surface and actively feed. I took […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 29
Veterans cookout a success Dennis Marrotte, commander Post 62 of the American Legion, reported a good turnout at a barbecue for Westbrook Veterans Appreciation Day on Sept. 17. The cookout provided an opportunity for those attending to meet Post 62 members and officers. The cookout food and grill were provided by Maine Community Bank, Marrotte […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 29
Maine honor for Michie Angela Michie was recently selected as the Maine Town and City Clerks Association’s Deputy Clerk of the year. Town Clerk John Myers nominated Michie in July and she received the award in Waterville at the clerks annual meeting on Sept. 15. “I am so proud of Angela,” Myers said in an […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 29
PWD seeks candidate The Portland Water District is encouraging write-in candidate campaigns for an open seat representing Gorham on the Board of Trustees. There are no candidates listed on the Nov. 8 ballot for the seat. Portland Water District is governed by a board of 11 trustees representing the cities and towns it serves. The […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 29
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out, no pre-orders. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Those who are not vaccinated should wear masks. $10, $5. All-you-can-eat bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 1, […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 29
Art Jane Croteau Oil Paintings: Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, on view to Oct. 6, gallery302.com. Pulped Under Pressure: Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. With traditional hand papermaking at its core, exhibit underscores important contemporary issues steeped in history and craft. On view to Dec. 10, usm.maine.edu. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 22
College honor society inducts military student Andrew M. Reyes of Westbrook has accepted an invitation to be a lifetime member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the nation’s leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students. Reyes is an active duty submarine sonar technician in the U.S. Navy stationed at the […]