January 2021 – Page 169 – The Portland Press Herald

Intertidal: When things feel broken, nature can be healing

by Susan Olcott Intertidal January 14, 2021January 13, 2021

After sitting glued to the screen for far too long, watching as the chaos unfolded at our Nation’s Capitol, I went out to see a beautiful sunset glowing the fence and scattering light and color on the remaining snow in my yard – and breathed. Nature is a tonic to so much right now when […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: Jan. 14

by Robert Lowell January 14, 2021January 11, 2021

Get tracking Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will house “Winter Animal Tracks,” a family-friendly event that will be held both online and in the field Saturday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 24. Participants, from beginners through experts, will visit land trust preserves during the one-week period, walk the trails, look for tracks and share photos and […]

Arts Calendar: Jan. 14

January 14, 2021January 11, 2021

Editor’s Note: To submit your in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’

American Journal

Buxton Notes: Jan. 14

by Robert Lowell January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Joint meeting The Board of Selectmen will meet with the Planning Board at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the municipal office for an ordinance amendment workshop. Budget seat remains unfilled There is still an available seat on the Budget Committee. Those interested in becoming a Budget Committee member should send a letter of interest […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Jan. 14

January 14, 2021January 12, 2021

Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Jan. 15, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert, $12 pre-pay. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320; check website for snow date cancellation info.