Friends of library hold annual meeting The Friends of Walker Memorial Library is holding its annual meeting and election of officers at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Riverbank Park gazebo. In the case of inclement weather, it will take place at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A 30-minute business meeting will precede […]
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Gorham Notes: May 19
Farmers markets now open Gorham’s two weekly farmers markets are now open for business. The Cherry Hill Farmer’s Market is open from 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays next to Sebago Brewing Company on Main Street. The Gorham Farmers Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays behind Baxter Memorial Library at 71 South St. Skate […]
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Buxton Notes: May 19
Buxton seeking dispatcher Buxton Police Department is advertising for a full-time dispatcher to join its team. The department offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and health, vision and dental insurance. The starting salary is $21.78 per hour with a higher wage at the discretion of Police Chief Troy Cline for […]
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We Love Sales: May 19
Congin Elementary PTO plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Congin School parking lot, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Rain date May 22. Plant, garden and book sale – Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Donations of plants, seeds and gently used garden […]
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We Love to Eat: May 19
Free community meal – Wednesday, May 25, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating. Senior luncheon – Wednesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 […]
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Arts Calendar: May 20-29
Art “Textile Translations of Maine” by fiber artist Catherine Worthington: on display through June 10, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. gallery302.com. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: open for the season, rain or shine, 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. Magic Lantern movie theater: 9 Depot St., Bridgton. […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Young hunter discovers joys of turkey season
May means turkey season, and what a time it is to be in the woods! Gobblers are locked up with their hens and susceptible to calling and decoying. Recently, I enjoyed a turkey hunt with a newbie to the sport and we had quite an adventure. Fourteen-year-old Waleed Rabbat doesn’t know how good he has […]
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Gorham Notes: May 12
1956 church choir reunites for performance Many members of the West Gorham Union Church choir from 1956 will reunite to sing at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, May 15, at the church, located at 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25). Ardyth (Martin) Moberg, who is an original member of the choir, coordinated the event that will […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 12
Westbrook student awarded scholarship Dylan Anderson, of Westbrook, was recently awarded the DiPietro Memorial Scholarship by Portland Water District. Anderson is studying to become certified in plumbing at Southern Maine Community College. The scholarship was established in 2003 to commemorate longtime water district trustee Joe DiPietro’s dedication to advancing youth education. Concert schedules announced The […]
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Buxton Notes: May 12
BEHS presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Bonny Eagle High School will stage its spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 12 and 13, and at a noon matinee Saturday, May 14. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, children and seniors age 65 and up. Buxton 250th […]