Photo exhibit spotlights Maine, Russian works The opening reception for an exhibit of photographs called “Bridges of Friendship” will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit features photography by members of the Portland Camera Club and Photo Club Spolokhi in Archangel, Russia. Dennis Marrotte of Westbrook, […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 16
MaineHealth conducting flu clinic at Buxton Town Hall A flu clinic is set for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The vaccine is free with proof of insurance. Those attending the clinic will be required to wear a mask and social distance at all times. The clinic is administrated […]
Arts Calendar: Sept. 16
Blues is back 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 Works by Graduating BA and BFA Art Students” at University of Southern Maine […]
We Love to Eat: Sept. 16
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 22, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m.. Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, children; $20, […]
We Love Sales & Fairs: Sept. 16
Craft fair – Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Living Waters Christian School, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Vendors, food truck, crafters. For more information or to rent space, call 391-8166. Bake sale – Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Homemade […]
Gorham Notes: Sept. 9
Trafficking survivor featured at Potluck with a Purpose Jasmine Marino, a survivor of human trafficking, will speak when Potluck With a Purpose meetings resume at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Summitt Church, 53 County Road (Route 22) in Gorham. Series organizer Cindy Elder said in an announcement that Marino is an “author and redeemed […]
Westbrook Notes: Sept. 9
Work begins on Westbrook Commons Historical society hours The Westbrook Historical Society is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Saturdays in the community center at 426 Bridge St., and will open for special occasions by appointment. The society houses a museum and research library. Members are currently working on a calendar for 2022. […]
Buxton Notes: Sept. 9
Buxton planners consider new mobile home park, day cares The Buxton Planning Board has a packed agenda for Monday, Sept. 13, that includes public hearings for a new mobile home park and a day care. Dearborn Development LLC is requesting permission to build a 16-lot mobile home park on 15.25 acres at 476 Parker Farm […]
Arts Calendar: Sept. 9
Art Sept. 10 Artist’s Reception for “Christina David – Paintings,” Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, on view through Oct. 1. Through Sept. 30 “Restoration 2021: Works by Works by Graduating BA and BFA Art Students” at University of Southern Maine at Gorham, online at bit.ly/3DUQDdb. Ongoing Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, […]
We Love to Eat: Sept. 9
Curbside bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 11, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint pea beans, one pint American chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint coleslaw, sliced Italian bread and frosted cake. Single meal $10, payable at pickup. Orders need to be placed in advance by calling the church […]