WESTBROOK—Bob Charest never leaves the house without his faithful friend, Maggie, by his side. Maggie has a job to do when the two are out and about: keeping Charest calm, centered and able to cope with being in public. Maggie is a dog; she and Charest were one of the first matches made by the […]
December 2016
Looking Back
Jan. 1, 1992 Ann Moody, who defeated Jane Golding last March for a three-year term on the Gorham School Committee, will resign at the committee’s next meeting Jan. 8. She said she will explain the reasons for her resignation at the meeting. She said she has found that you can’t make changes from within; you […]
Looking Back
Jan. 1, 1992 Ann Moody, who defeated Jane Golding last March for a three-year term on the Gorham School Committee, will resign at the committee’s next meeting Jan. 8. She said she will explain the reasons for her resignation at the meeting. She said she has found that you can’t make changes from within; you […]
Buxton Notes
Bank boosts Day One Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution donated $2,500 to Day One, an organization focused on reducing substance use disorders and addressing mental health needs among Maine youth. This donation pushes Day One closer to their fundraising goal of $16,600, which will be put toward new office space for their residence at Buxton. […]
Arts calendar
THEATERFriday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 15 “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” presented by Windham Center Stage Theater, 8 School Road, Windham Town Hall; Friday and Saturday 7 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. 893-2098 or www. windhamtheater.org. Adult language and situations. Jan. 19-Feb. 5 “The Nether,” by Jennifer Haley, crime drama/sci-fi […]
Arts calendar
THEATERFriday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 15 “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” presented by Windham Center Stage Theater, 8 School Road, Windham Town Hall; Friday and Saturday 7 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. 893-2098 or www. windhamtheater.org. Adult language and situations. Jan. 19-Feb. 5 “The Nether,” by Jennifer Haley, crime drama/sci-fi […]
Gorham Notes
Dog training The Gorham Recreation Department has scheduled a dog training course beginning Monday, Jan. 9, at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. Beginner classes are 6-7 p.m. and intermediate classes are 7:10-8:10 p.m. Join Mallory Hattie, certified professional dog trainer, for the six Monday classes through Feb. 13 for $135. For more […]
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Dec. 31, 1956, that John Dyhrberg of Westbrook was honored with a party on his 12th birthday. In Gorham, Doris Felch and Michael Andrew each received special recognition as 4-H club members and were presented watches.
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Dec. 31, 1956, that John Dyhrberg of Westbrook was honored with a party on his 12th birthday. In Gorham, Doris Felch and Michael Andrew each received special recognition as 4-H club members and were presented watches.
Westbrook Notes
Walker crafts Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., has scheduled programs for youth during this school vacation week. For ages five and up, the snowy scene craft creating snowy pictures, Thursday, Dec. 29,10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 10-18, jewelry making, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2-3 p.m.;and special toddler story time, Saturday, Dec. 31, 10:30-11 a.m. For more information, […]