2021
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies

A Window on the Past – Ferry Village sea captains and residents take control of neighborhood

by Kathryn Onos DiPhilippo

While we have been researching the lives of several sea captains, my friend Jackie Dunham came across an interesting article that is related to the growth of the temperance movement in Ferry Village. There were many temperance-related organizations across America in the mid- to late-1800s. If you recall, we previously wrote about the Seaside Lodge […]

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Posted inAmerican Journal

Westbrook Notes: July 29

by Robert Lowell

Grange to honor Wilson Highland Lake Grange #87 in Westbrook will present Pat Wilson with its Community Service Award at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Grange, 9 Hardy Road. The award recognizes Wilson’s dedication as a Windham teacher and for her work as a volunteer in Westbrook. The presentation will be followed by refreshments. […]

Posted inAmerican Journal

We Love to Eat: July 29

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 31, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available.  Face masks required for those who are not vaccinated. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 4, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran […]

Posted inAmerican Journal

We Love Fairs and Sales: July 29

Craft fair and sale – Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in conjunction with Dorcas Fest/Community Day, Tory Hill Meetinghouse lawn, intersection Routes 202 and 112, Buxton. Crafts and slightly used items; Dorcas Society community raffle, baked goods tables;  church sale of hot dogs, chips, drinks and salad. Bob Costigan will perform from […]

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