The annual event is held in conjunction with ceremonies at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. A Westbrook ceremony is also planned.
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Elder activists join forces to combat climate change
Third Act Maine, made up of retirees, is making itself seen and heard in its effort to get companies to divest in fossil fuel companies.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 7
Santa coming to town The tree lighting event and visit from Santa that was canceled on Dec. 3 because of the weather will not be rescheduled. “Unfortunately, given all the other community events coming up, it will not be rescheduled,” Suzanne Joyce, president of the Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce, said Monday. However, Santa Claus still […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 7
Lions calendars available Gorham Lions Club calendars are now available for a $10 donation. “The Lions will earmark some of the calendar sales funds to assist local residents that are struggling to heat their homes this winter,” the club said in an announcement. For more information or to buy a calendar, go to the Gorham […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 7
Wreaths ceremony at South Buxton Cemetery The South Buxton Cemetery Association will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon Dec. 16 at its cemetery on River Road at Tory Hill. Wreaths will be laid on veterans’ graves at 9 a.m., followed by a memorial service at noon. For more information, visit southbuxtoncemetery.com. Buxton Fire […]
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Longtime Scarborough first responder says luck is on her side with retirement
Cynthia Gorham, respected by colleagues for her selflessness and compassion with those she assisted, says everything is working out for her in retirement.
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New Westbrook City Council president creates housing committee
David Morse is unanimously elected to lead the council, replacing Anna Turcotte, who is the new vice president.
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Board tables preliminary approval for first phase of Gorham project
The Gorham Planning Board said it needs more information before taking a first vote on 43 homes proposed for the village.
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Westbrook mayor says he won’t seek reelection after Star of David controversy
Mayor Michael Foley says he has received threatening emails and phone calls after the holiday light decoration was removed.
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Muzzleloader hunting offers two extra weeks of action
The regular firearms season for deer came to a close the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so many are either enjoying the fruits of the hunt or have hung up their rifles for another year. For the muzzleloader crowd, hunting season is just starting. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 9, hunters using muzzleloaders can bag deer, use […]