2024 – Page 68 – The Portland Press Herald

Air plants come from the tropics, but with the right care can be houseplants here

by Tom Atwell December 19, 2024December 17, 2024

There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don’t need soil to grow.

American Journal

We Love to Eat: Dec. 19

December 19, 2024December 18, 2024

Free community meal – Saturday, Dec. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ziti, salad, bread and desserts. Free turkey dinner – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Followed by a short Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Takeout available. Free community Christmas Day dinner – […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: Dec. 19

by Robert Lowell December 19, 2024December 18, 2024

Symbol Apartments open Westbrook Housing Authority officially opened its Stacey M. Symbol Apartments at 68 Nicklaus Lane, affordable housing for senior citizens. Authority Executive Director Chris LaRoche, in a well-attended Dec. 12 ceremony, recognized Symbol, former chair of the board, for her role in the project making it happen for ages 55 and older. The […]

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Dec. 19

December 19, 2024December 18, 2024

Historical calendars The 2025 Gorham Historical Society calendars with the theme “Gone But Not Forgotten” are available for $10 each. The calendars can be purchased at Gorham town offices, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; or by calling historical society President Suzie Phillips at 892-9847. Blood drive The American Red Cross is […]

American Journal

Buxton Notes: Dec. 19

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Age-Friendly Buxton The Aging in Buxton organization earned a Spirit of America Foundation tribute for its work in Buxton. Its director, Ellen DeCotiis, recently accepted the award from York County Commissioner Justin Chenette. Winners are nominated by their municipalities. Buxton has been an AARP-designated Age-Friendly Community for a year. The organization plays host to a […]

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Dec. 19-26

December 19, 2024December 16, 2024

Cumberland Mon. 12/23 6 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Freeport Thu. 12/19 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall North Yarmouth Thu. 12/19 6:30 p.m. Economic Dev./Sustainability WH/CC Yarmouth Thu. 12/19 7 p.m. Town Council Voting Hybrid, Log Cabin Mon. 12/23 Noon Tree Committee Town Hall

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Arts Calendar: Dec. 19

December 19, 2024December 16, 2024

Film Dec. 19 “Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport” (2000): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us Dec. 20 “Christmas Vacation” (1989): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com Dec. 21 “Die Hard” (1988): Rated R, noon, Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. […]