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We Love to Eat: June 24

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available for those who do not want to sit inside. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated are required and hand sanitizer is available. Free community meal […]

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Arts Calendar: June 24

Art Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at usm.maine.edu/gallery. Ongoing Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, hosted by Gallery 302, showcasing visual and 3D artwork. Visit the gallery’s Facebook page for details. Film Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theater, 383 Portland […]

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Gorham Notes: June 17

Graduating in style Two hundred and four Gorham graduates were honored with a lengthy vehicle parade through town Sunday following graduation exercises. The event featured public safety vehicles, school buses, pickups and cars decked out with catchy slogans and balloons. Health center grand reopening On Purpose Wellbeing Center, 381 Main St., Suite 4, is hosting […]

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Westbrook Notes: June 17

A loyal patron Free food Two food distribution programs are being held in Westbrook this summer. Boxes of free food will be distributed from 3-4 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1 in the First Baptist Church parking lot, 713-715 Main St. The Locker Project distributes the food to help children who are food insecure. Beginning June […]

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We Love to Eat: June 17

Curbside Souper Supper – Friday, June 25, 5-6 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free and open to all. Masks and social distancing required. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available […]

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Buxton Notes: June 17

A milestone Heads up, drivers The Maine Department of Transportation has announced it will close Long Plains Road (Route 22) in Buxton beginning at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, between Rankin and Dunnell roads to replace twin, 48-inch cross pipes. MDOT plans to have the highway open for alternating traffic for the afternoon commute […]

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Arts Calendar: June 17

Art Through June 18 Guest artist Jeremiah Gill at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, through June 18. Open noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Through Aug. 30 “On the Line: Juried Student Exhibition 2021” by University of Southern Maine at Gorham students, online slideshow at usm.maine.edu/gallery. […]

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Gorham Notes: June 10

Fish migration update The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust reported on June 4 that this has been an unusual year and has impacted fish migration. “We had warm and dry conditions in May, resulting in the fish migration beginning earlier than usual, then cold, heavy rains that may have stopped the fish migration early,” the land […]

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Buxton Notes: June 10

Buxton fire chief recognized, honored with Town Report dedication The Buxton Annual Town Report this year has been dedicated to Fire Chief Nathan Schools of Gorham. It marks the first time a nonresident has been honored, according to Chad Poitras, chairperson of the Board of Selectmen. Schools was recognized in a surprise ceremony and reception […]

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Westbrook Notes: June 10

Community meal returns The free, weekly community meal sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services is returning. Meals will be served from 5-6 p.m. every Wednesday night beginning June 23 at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. An option for take-out will also be available. Masks are required except while eating. “The […]