50 years ago The American Journal reported on Dec. 4 ,1974, that Hannah Adams, curator of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland, was to speak about the Wadsworth family when Gorham Historical Society met on Dec. 9. U.S. taxpayers’ debt The U.S. Treasury Department reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $36,090,597,225,804.43. […]
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Splash pads take center stage at Westbrook citizens’ meeting
The Friends of the Cornelia Warren Recreation Area met last week to discuss Westbrook’s future water amenity.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 28
Trash collection Trash will not be collected for routes normally collected on Thursday, Nov. 28, but will be collected on Friday, Nov. 29. Residents should have each bag tagged and curbside by 7 a.m. For more information or questions, call the Public Works Office at 222-4950 or email Gorham Public Works at dpw@gorham.me.us. Some trails […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Wreaths for veterans Orders for wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves in South Buxton Cemetery are due by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Wreaths are $17 each. The cemetery is participating again this year in the annual Wreaths Across America observance on Dec. 14 in conjunction with the event at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Wreaths can be […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Collins Duo to entertain seniors Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served at noon, preceding a business meeting. Entertainment will be provided by the Dave Collins Duo with father and daughter, Dave and Crista, who have been […]
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Westbrook inauguration; Morse to be sworn in as mayor
Morse will step down as City Council president Tuesday to be sworn in as mayor.
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Municipal events shine during the holidays
Local holiday events in the Greater Portland region support local businesses and bring a sense of community cheer.
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Cyclists pedal for food pantry finds
Bicycle groups came together for “Cranksgiving,” a scavenger hunt to buy food across Portland to donate to the Westbrook Food Pantry.
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To better provide essentials, Maine Needs finds a new home
The nonprofit organization is looking to raise $1.5 million toward its new 16,000-square-foot building on Congress Street in Portland and to stock it for up to three years.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Touch-A-Truck The Buxton Recreation Department is hosting the annual holiday Touch-A-Truck from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Bar Mills Fire Station on Portland Road. The event includes a tree lighting at 6 p.m., refreshments, and Santa will be there. The Recreation Department is looking for one-of-a-kind classic cars, trucks and tractors […]
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