Town, school elections Balloting will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day, June 8, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote for School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors and candidates in municipal elections. In the SAD 6 election, incumbent Ellen DeCotiss of Buxton faces no competition. The SAD […]
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Arts Calendar: May 27
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, and 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 […]
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Buxton Notes: May 20
Tory Hill lawn sale Tory Hill Church, 1197 River Road, is holding its annual plant, green elephant and bake sale on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the church lawn. It will feature annuals, perennials, baked goods and a green elephant table with an assortment of used pots, garden tools and […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 20
Locker Project serves up free food The Locker Project is offering free food from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, May 20, and, weather permitting, every week through the summer in the First Baptist Church parking lot, 713-715 Main St., Westbrook. Masks and social distancing are required. Library book sale Friends of Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., […]
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Gorham Notes: May 20
Fire safety surveys resume Gorham Fire Department will resume its Fire Safety Survey Program beginning June 1 as part of overall fire prevention efforts and the department’s mission statement. The program had been suspended because of COVID-19. Fire Inspector Charles Jarrett said in an announcement that the Safety Survey’s focus is on 44 items of […]
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We Love to Eat: May 20
Ham Italian Luncheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post 35, 413 Broadway, South Portland. Curbside/take-out by advance order only. Meal includes chips, dessert, beverage for $6, www.maineregimentcorps.org. Bean hole supper – 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, curbside pick up. Community meal – […]
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Arts Calendar: May 20
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, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. An online interview with the artist airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, on the gallery’s Facebook page. Through Aug. 30 […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 13
Library friends to meet Friends of the Walker Memorial Library meeting will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 in the Elm Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Friends member Kelly Day said the group will elect officers for the 2021/2022 season, discuss its book sale, plan the summer Friends of the Library […]
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Buxton Notes: May 13
Big bash in Buxton The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, along with the town of Buxton, are planning to hold the annual Dorcas Fest and Community Day on Aug. 7, complete with a parade, a performance by The Mallett Brothers Band and fireworks. The event will be held at Tory Hill, which is at […]
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We Love to Eat: May 13
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Option of takeout containers available for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Social distancing guidelines are in effect including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer.