Paul Emery, a former Westbrook city councilor known as a boisterous and caring community advocate, died last week at 74. Emery, who had served three terms on the City Council, from 2009-15, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a short battle with cancer. A funeral for Emery was held […]
November 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Arts calendar
THEATER Friday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 6 Disney’s “Cinderella Kids,” directed by Dillon Bates, music directed by Janelle LoSciuto, 7 p.m., Nov. 4-5, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 5-6, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114, Standish. $5-$10 www.schoolhousearts.org. Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13 “The Language Archive,” by Julia Cho, Main Stage, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus. Thursday […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Friday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 6 Disney’s “Cinderella Kids,” directed by Dillon Bates, music directed by Janelle LoSciuto, 7 p.m., Nov. 4-5, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 5-6, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114, Standish. $5-$10 www.schoolhousearts.org. Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13 “The Language Archive,” by Julia Cho, Main Stage, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus. Thursday […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Arts calendar
THEATER Friday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 6 Disney’s “Cinderella Kids,” directed by Dillon Bates, music directed by Janelle LoSciuto, 7 p.m., Nov. 4-5, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 5-6, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114, Standish. $5-$10 www.schoolhousearts.org. Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13 “The Language Archive,” by Julia Cho, Main Stage, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus. Thursday […]
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Live at Lenny’s: Q&A with Bill Umbel
When Bill Umbel sold his Portland bar and music venue Empire Dine & Dance in 2013, he took his time prepping his next venture. But his love for music, especially guitar-driven Americana and country, led him to Hawkes Plaza off Route 302 in nearby Westbrook. Over a few years, Umbel revamped country music legend Al […]
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Live at Lenny’s: Q&A with Bill Umbel
When Bill Umbel sold his Portland bar and music venue Empire Dine & Dance in 2013, he took his time prepping his next venture. But his love for music, especially guitar-driven Americana and country, led him to Hawkes Plaza off Route 302 in nearby Westbrook. Over a few years, Umbel revamped country music legend Al […]
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Holy Cross School students take on election challenges
Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Holy Cross School in South Portland will hold a mock debate at the school this week that will include congressional and Maine legislative races, along with the statewide referendum questions. Students were assigned a candidate or a referendum question set to appear on the ballot next week, and on Friday, […]
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Coming soon: Land-use meeting, Blue Spruce site walk
Residents and members of the Westbrook Planning Board will get a fresh look at the proposed Phase 2 of Blue Spruce Farm during a site walk Saturday, Nov. 5, at 9 a.m. Also next week, those in favor of amending the city’s land-use ordinances, which have come under scrutiny by a number of residents, will […]
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Sanphy’s experience, knowledge unparalleled
If you’re a resident, taxpayer or active member of the Westbrook community, chances are you’ve heard of Mike Sanphy. That’s because very few community leaders come along with the experience and knowledge of a city’s inner workings, public services, citizens, and history that Mike possesses. In many ways, Mr. Sanphy reminds me of my late […]
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Annual holiday toy drive kicking off
The South Portland Christmas Toy Drive is seeking businesses and individuals willing to adopt a family in need to help make the holidays brighter for local children this holiday season. The process of adopting a family is simple. Those interested would need to specify the number of children they would like to help. Coat and […]