Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 3, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, intersection routes 202 and 35, Hollis Center. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, coleslaw and desserts. $8, $3. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock […]
2019
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The Universal Notebook: We are living in a material world
When I was much younger I liked to think of myself as anti-materialistic. Of course, you don’t need much when you’re 17. Your family provides everything you need – a house, a car, three squares, etc. A few books and records, a change of clothes, and you’re good to go. As I approach 70, however, […]
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Gorham Notes
Seniors to meet The Lakes Region Senior Citizens will learn about self defense and be served lunch when the group meets at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the community center, 40 Acorn St., in Little Falls. Those attending the luncheon are asked to bring a dish to share or pay $5. A Portland policewoman […]
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Faulty light fixture blamed for dentist fire
WESTBROOK — A faulty light fixture has been determined to be the cause of a fire at Nano Dentistry at 13 Pleasant St. The fire, which has been ruled accidental, likely started in a ceiling light in the dentist’s office, said Westbrook Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte. The two-alarm fire broke out close to 8 p.m. […]
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Arts Calendar
Jan. 5 The Collins Band, blues, jazz and folk, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Village Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester. $10 at door. 653-6151. “Side by Each,” a night of Franco-American fiddling with a touch of bluegrass, with Don and Cindy Roy, Erica Brown and Matt Chipman, 7:30 p.m., Raymond Village Community […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Jan. 7, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foye and sons Peter and Michael, of Westbrook, were vacationing in California. They attended the Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl game. Mason’s Restaurant and general store in Gorham had re-opened after closing for inventory, repairs, clean-up and rest-up. Lawrence Mason owned […]
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Neighborhood Watch names Buxton's Waltz 2018 top community cop
Officer Keith Waltz in December receives the Buxton Neighborhood Watch Group’s annual Community Policing Award from David Kessler, the group’s coordinator. Celebrating with a cake, the Buxton Neighborhood Watch Group recently recognizes Keith Waltz with its annual Community Policing Award. BUXTON — Buxton Police Officer Keith Waltz was honored in December for his work in […]
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Wednesday’s NBA roundup: Nets post a win after huge first half
Brooklyn scores 73 first-half points to beat New Orleans, 126-121.
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Wednesday’s NHL roundup: Streaking Penguins win seventh straight
The Penguins trash the Rangers 7-2 as goalie Matt Murray improves to 6-0 since returning from an injury.
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Hayward leads Celtics to 115-102 win over Timberwolves
Gordon Hayward comes off the bench to score 35 points, his highest scoring game with Boston.