Homing pigeons in wartime Jon Bernhard of Westbrook will take part in a program about the use of homing pigeons during wartime when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 10, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Elizabeth Macalaster of Brunswick, who is the author of “War Pigeons,” will speak. Bernhard, who […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 25
Cemetery wall needs repair The stone wall at the village cemetery, which contains the graves of many of Gorham’s oldest families, is due for a facelift. Chunks of mortar and stone have fallen from the structure and the town is seeking proposals to effect repairs at South Street Cemetery at 43 South St. In 1770, […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 25
Watch out for bears Two bears passed within a few feet of a Fogg Road home and a porch where a woman was reading on Aug. 20 in one of several bear sitings reported on Buxton Community Board recently. “I almost had a heart attack,” the woman posted. “They were so close, I flew into […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 25
Italian supper – Saturday, Aug. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Annual August event with salad bar, Italian cuisine and dessert. $10, $5. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout available. Free community […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 25-Sept. 3
Art “Painting the Light”: Denmark Arts Center 50 West Main St., Denmark. Contemporary landscape paintings of Maine and New Hampshire. Rosemary Gerbutavich Watercolors: Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com. 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: 9 Depot […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 18
Spirit Walk rescheduled The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society has postponed its Spirit Walk in the South Buxton Cemetery to sometime in the fall. The walk was originally planned for the town’s 250th birthday celebration, but organizers decided to reschedule the walk because of the large number of other events Aug. 5-7 during the town celebration. The […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 18
Patriot’s grave to be marked Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum in a ceremony on Oct. 8 will mark the grave of Ephraim Smith, a Gorham patriot involved in the famous 1773 Boston Harbor event who is buried in White Rock. Association participants will likely wear period garb during the ceremony, Gorham Historical Society President […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 18
Community Fest set for Tuesday Community Fest is set for 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and features a pool party, live music, food trucks, arts, crafts, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, disc golf and cornhole. Admission is free. It’s “a great way to have some family fun before school […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 18
Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Pandemic precautions such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating are still in place. Italian supper – Saturday, Aug. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Annual August supper includes salad bar and dessert. […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 11
Lions car show a big success A 1965 Chevy Impala owned by Sid Page of Windham was declared the Best in Show at the Gorham Lions Club car show July 30. The Lions Choice award went to Jo-Ann and Ron Turner of Wells for their 1950 Willy’s Jeepster convertible. The car show attracted 125 entries […]