Westbrook Historical Society hosting noted local author Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in its museum at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic will be his book “Four C’s” about Johnny Cumberland, a Westbrook native who played and coached professional baseball […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 30
Keep Gorham beautiful and volunteer for clean-up day The Gorham Conservation Commission welcomes everyone to Gorham Cleans Up from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 3. A rain date has been set for Oct. 17. The areas of focus will be the village and South Street to County Road (Route 22). To register as a […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: October is ‘cast and blast’
Cool, crisp nights; warm, sunny days – who could ask for more? Couple that with fishing and hunting seasons being open and you have a winning combination. With the big lake action heating up for salmon, pheasant, grouse and woodcock hunting, and archery hunting for deer, these days were made for a “cast-and-blast” adventure. Last […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 30
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct 2, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Hosted by the post auxiliary. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $10, all you can eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 30
Art Through Oct. 1 “Christina David – Paintings,” Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Oct. 14 “Call/Response,” opening reception 5-7 p.m. for Hannah Barnes and Susan Klein, USM Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. Gallery talk by the artists at 5:30 p.m. On view through Dec. 8. Through Nov. 8 “The Sky is Not Blue,” […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 23
Public works department accepting applications Buxton is accepting applications for a full-time laborer/equipment operator in the public works department. Duties include lawn mowing, town road maintenance, snow plowing and other duties as assigned. This job consists of heavy, manual labor, including lifting, shoveling, raking and operating chainsaws, large trucks and other equipment. Requirements include a […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 23
Friends of Walker Library welcoming new members Kelly Day of Friends of Walker Library is encouraging those interested in joining or learning more about the group to attend its next meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the library, 800 Main St. Members are planning their annual holiday open house in December. Day said […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 23
Police chief announces promotion, new patrol officer Police Chief Christopher Sanborn has announced that Michael Coffin has been promoted to sergeant from school resource officer, named his replacement and hired a new patrol officer. Coffin, who became supervisor of the midnight shift Monday, began working in Gorham in 1999 and was assigned as a detective […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 23
Art Sept. 27 through Nov. 8 “The Sky is Not Blue,” acrylic landscape painting course by Mary Brooking. Limited to six students per class. 90 Bridge St., Westbrook. Visit marybrooking.com/Classes.html for details. Through Sept. 30 “Restoration 2021: Works by Graduating BA and BFA Art Students” at University of Southern Maine at Gorham, online at bit.ly/3DUQDdb. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 16
Westbrook Senior Citizens to meet Sept. 20 Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the community center, 426 Bridge St. Club President Michelle LeClerc said Marc Mailhot will entertain. King Memphis concert King Memphis will entertain at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St. Band members […]