The American Journal reported on Nov. 6, 1963, that Edwin Shepard of Elm Street was expected to arrive in New York City on Nov. 8 after managing the goodwill appearance of a track team in Turkey. Mrs. Patricia Merserve and Mrs. Richard Randall of Buxton chaperoned a group of young folks from Tory Hill Church […]

Maine voters have rejected a $184 million casino and resort for Oxford County, despite a heavy campaign from project supporters. As of Wednesday noon, opposition to the casino was holding at 55 percent statewide, though official numbers had not been released. This was the second time Mainers rejected a casino. A proposal to build a […]

A national fan base is growing around South Portland resident Bob Crowley, the tallest and oldest contestant on “Survivor: Gabon, Earth’s Last Eden.” Several online fan forums gush praise for the Gorham High School teacher “Totally digging the physics teacher,” writes Francis_3 on www.tvfanforums.net. “I like the old guy so far. He was a puzzle […]

In a stinging criticism of the Buxton Police Department, an officer has resigned from the force to take a job in Westbrook. “Elected officials have focused on conflict and personal gain,” Officer Christine A. LaBranche, 26, wrote in her strongly worded Oct. 28 resignation letter to selectmen. That created “circumstances that have dramatically and negatively […]

Annual pancake breakfast – Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30-10 a.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, Scarborough. Flapjacks, sausage, fruit, coffee, juice and tea. $4, $2.50. Hunter’s breakfast – Saturday, Nov. 1, 4-10 a.m., Saco Grange, North Street (Route 112), Saco. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, toast, apple and orange juice, and coffee. $5. Bean supper – Saturday, […]

Differences aside, both Tom Allen and Susan Collins say the country needs to move away from the Bush administration. Allen, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate trying to unseat Collins, has been campaigning hard since late last year, saying that a vote for him is a vote for change, and accuses Republican incumbent Collins of “voting […]

After more than a year on the job, Ruthie Noble, Westbrook’s former deputy clerk, has resigned as Cape Elizabeth town clerk. Noble resigned on Oct. 12. At the same time, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council approved Deb Lane to take on the town clerk position in addition to her assistant town manager duties. Town Manager […]

Holly Berry Fair – Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Region High School, Route 302, Naples. Raffles, food, crafts, etc. All tables and raffle sales benefit the 2009 Project Graduation. Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Inn at Long Lake, Lake House Road, Naples. […]

The Westbrook Chamber of Commerce and the city of Westbrook are sponsoring the annual “Halloween on Main Street” event on Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. A parade along Main Street begins at 5 p.m., and a costume contest will be held at 5:30. The portion of Main Street between Spring and Saco streets will be closed […]

Significant figures from Buxton’s past came to life Saturday afternoon to teach residents about some of the town’s rich history. In the town’s first so-called Spirit Walk, members of the Buxton/Hollis Historical Society and the South Buxton Cemetery Association portrayed nine figures from history buried in the South Buxton Cemetery. Many spectators went home with […]