Art Through May 7 “Colors Passing Through Us,” Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Visit gallery302.com for details. 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. Dance April 3 Portland Ballet, 2 p.m., live in-person performance of a […]
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Gorham Notes: March 25
Town clerk’s office to closing early The town clerk’s office will close at noon Friday, March 26, to perform an operating system update. No appointments will be taken after 11:40 a.m. Motor vehicles, snowmobiles, ATVs and boats can be re-registered online at gorham-me.org/home/pages/online-transactions. Street sweeping Street sweeping will begin in the coming weeks as weather […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 25
Speeding, lying didn’t pay A man pulled over by Westbrook police on March 19 for driving 51 miles per hour on Main Street said he didn’t have any ID, so he gave the officer a bogus name, according to a police posting on Facebook. As it turns out, the person belonging to the bogus name […]
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Buxton Notes: March 25
MSAD 6 needs ed techs Maine School Administrative District 6 is seeking educational technicians to work with special needs students at Bonny Eagle high and middle schools, Buxton Center Elementary, Edna Libby, George E. Jack and Steep Falls. “We are seeking all levels of Ed Techs to join our instructional staff,” an online advertisement said. […]
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Arts Calendar: March 25
Editor’s Note: To submit your in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’
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We Love to Eat: March 25
Drive thru fish dinner – Friday, March 26, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm […]
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Buxton Notes: March 18
Myers recognized Town Clerk John Myers was honored recently at a selectmen’s meeting for serving 35 years as town clerk. His tenure began March 4, 1986. The plaque reads “In recognition of your dedication and commitment of 35 years serving the Town of Buxton. Thank you for all that you do.” His wife Louise, children […]
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Gorham Notes: March 18
Gorham legislator introduces bill to aid veterans Rep. Maureen “Mo” Terry, D-Gorham, has introduced a bill to provide “personalized and proactive support” to members of the military who are transitioning to civilian life in Maine, according to a press release from the Maine Legislative House Democratic Office. The bill, LD 542, would establish a two-year […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 18
Rankin joins force Westbrook Police Chief Sean Lally earlier this month welcomed his department’s newest police officer, Candace Rankin. Rankin comes to Westbrook from the Garden State – New Jersey – where she worked for a medical examiner’s office. Her work included going to scenes, conducting interviews, working with investigating officers and assisting in examinations. […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 11
Native was distinguished flyer The name of the late U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier, a Westbrook native, is inscribed on a statue at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., his father said Saturday during a visit to the Westbrook Historical Society. Bill Currier said his son, who died a year ago at age 68 […]