Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies

Our Sustainable City – Put those beds to bed; fall garden preparation

While the heat is still pumping outside, it won’t be long before the fall chill sets in here in South Portland. Just as we make winter preparations for ourselves, our homes, and our vehicles, so too should preparations be made to our outdoor spaces for optimal overwintering. Enjoy that last fresh veggie harvest or the […]

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Posted inAmerican Journal

Westbrook Notes: Sept. 14

Foley remembers Cramer Mayor Michael Foley honored former City Councilor and County Commissioner Lyle Cramer, who died Aug. 30. “Lyle lived in Westbrook for 40 years and served the community in various roles during that time. He embodied the essence of what public service truly means,” Foley said in his Mayor’s Message on Monday. “He […]

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Gorham Notes: Sept. 14

Strong Pre-K enrollment Ninety-one students are enrolled in Gorham’s pre-kindergarten students program, according to School Committee Chairperson Sarah Perkins. Ten were enrolled in last year’s pilot program. “This was made possible almost entirely with state funding and is an important step in ensuring our (pre-K) kids get access to the support services they need,” Perkins […]

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Arts Calendar: Sept. 14

Authors/Poetry Sept. 16 J.B. Harris author talk: “The Immigrant’s Wife,” 1:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St., Bridgton. bridgtonlibrary.org Sept. 23 Gerry Boyle author talk: “Robbed Blind,” 1:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St., Bridgton. bridgtonlibrary.org Film Sept. 14 “The Fugitive” (1993): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray. […]

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We Love to Eat: Sept. 14

Free dinner – Saturday, Sept. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Open Door Kitchen. Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, Sept. 20, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social […]