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Gorham Notes: June 6

Laser show to replace New Year fireworks Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of the New Year Gorham celebration, announced a musical laser light show at the annual event will replace fireworks to welcome in 2025. “Over the past few years, the committee has considered this option to respond to environmental concerns as well as to eliminate […]

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We Love to Eat: June 6

Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, June 8, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and a beverage. $10, $5 under 12. Senior lunch – Wednesday, June 12, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Weekly […]

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We Love to Eat: May 30

Westbrook pancake breakfast – Saturday, June 1, 7-9 a.m., Riverbank Park, Main Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Boy Scouts during Westbrook Together Days. Gray bean supper – Saturday, June 1, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, […]

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Gorham Notes: May 29

Annual Taste Walk The fun-filled annual Taste Walk is set for 11a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, in Gorham Village. Those participating will sample a signature dish at each of several venues and vote for their favorite. The winning venue receives the Golden Spoon award. Maps for locations of participating venues are $10 day of […]

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Gorham Notes: May 23

Ducklings saved Police responded last week to a big squawk on New Portland Road to find a mother duck disrupting traffic. It was ducking in and out among vehicles, according to a release. Assisted by a passerby, police tracked down the sounds of ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain. “Thanks to collaboration with […]