Maypole dancing The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society welcomes spring with its Victorian White Party and Maypole Dancing III from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, at Quillcote, 20 Salmon Falls Road, Hollis. Quillcote is the historic summer home of famed chldren’s author Kate Douglas Wiggin. “This popular event again features the Movers & Shakers Competitive Dance […]
May 2018
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Schools grappling with unpaid lunch bills
WESTBROOK — As the school year winds down, Director of School Nutrition Barbara Nichols and other school officials are working hard to connect with families who owe the program more than $17,000 for meals they received but never paid for. Nichols said a number of students owe the district more than $50. She said as […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, May 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 18, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
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Westbrook Notes
The American Red Cross installed 696 free smoke alarms in Greater Portland on May 12 as part of Sound the Alarm, the organization’s national safety event. Jim Bouchard, executive director of Central and Mid Coast Chapter of the Red Cross, left, is pictured with Douglas Carr of Westbrook. Seniors wrap up season Westbrook Senior Citizens […]
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Duson, Sanborn vie for Democratic nod in Senate District 28
PORTLAND — For the second time in as many years, state Senate District 28 is up for grabs. As in 2016, City Councilor Jill Duson is running for the seat. She is opposed in the Democratic Party primary by state Rep. Heather Sanborn. Republican Patrick G. Martin, of Westbrook, is unopposed in the GOP primary. […]
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Letter: When you sue city, taxpayers pay price
As a lifelong Westbrook resident, I am disgusted by the negative publicity we endure regarding our Fire Department. Our tax dollars are rewarded with a constant supply of complaints, bickering and lawsuits. I don’t know what has transpired between Mayor Sanphy and Chief Turcotte, nor do I care. But when you sue Westbrook, you are […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Two on ballot for Raymond seat on RSU 14 board
RAYMOND — Education project manager Kate Leveille and social service program manager Jake Stoddard are going head to head for the one available seat to represent Raymond on the RSU 14 School Board. The School Board match-up is the only contested race on Raymond’s June 12 ballot. Raymond has one seat open on the Selectboard, and Budget/Finance […]
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Standish voters to elect councilor, planning board member
STANDISH — Budget committee member Christine Gamarsh is challenging current Town Council Chairwoman Kimberly Pomerleau, and two candidates are squaring off for one contested Planning Board seat. Five Planning Board seats are available in the June 12 election, but there is only one contested race between appointed incumbent Deborah Boxer and Patricia Knight for a one-year, […]
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Gray launches fireworks ordinance
GRAY — New limits on the use of fireworks in Gray will take affect June 14. The Gray Town Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to enact a new fireworks ordinance that restricts their use by individuals to only a few holidays and weekends during the year. It also requires permits from the Gray Public Safety Department for any […]
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Route 35 construction expected throughout summer
STANDISH — The ongoing road reconstruction project on Route 35 in town is scheduled to be wrapped up in September, according to a spokesman for the Maine Department of Transportation. The $2 million improvement project aims to “reduce maintenance costs, improve safety and protect water quality,” said MDOT’s Ted Talbot, who added that funding for the […]