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 […]
January 2021
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 14
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
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.’
Buxton Notes: Jan. 14
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 […]
We Love to Eat: Jan. 14
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.
Obituary: Violette M. Mercier
BIDDEFORD – Violette M. Mercier, 90, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at Seal Rock Healthcare in …
Obituary: Maxine Louise Denbow Stenger
WESTBROOK – Maxine Louise Denbow Stenger, 89, died on Jan. 3, 2021 with family members holding her hand. A recent cancer …
Obituary: Theresa R. Parlin
Theresa R. Parlin 1944 – 2021 NORWAY – Theresa R. Parlin, 76, formerly of Richmond, died on Jan. 6, 2021 at …
Obituary: Travis James Plummer
PORTLAND – It is with a heavy heart that we sadly inform our family and friends of the passing of our …
Obituary: Marie Eileen O’Brien
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Marie Eileen O’Brien, 92, formerly of Eliot, Maine, passed away on Jan. 7, 2021 in Huntsville, Ala. Marie …