Mom’s coffee hour Fridays are for moms. They meet for coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It’s a free, social support group for all moms including those expecting, according to the Recreation Department. This support group is hosted by Rachel Pelletier of Mamabear Fitness […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 23
Little League signup Little League registrations are available at westbrookmelittleleague.com. Scholarship assistance is available for families in need by emailing [email protected] for details. The league is offering volunteer opportunities. “We need you to make this season amazing for the kids. Every family is encouraged to sign up for a volunteer role,” the organization posted online. […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 23
Casco “Let it Snow” supper – Saturday, Jan. 25, 4:340-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, hot dogs, salads and homemade desserts. $12, $5 under age 8. Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 child, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Citizens, hunters support waiting period. Why not Faulkingham?
I am proud that the Maine Legislature has passed a law mandating a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases. I was, therefore, disappointed to read in Jan. 16 Press Herald that House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham is sponsoring a bill to eliminate this law. Why would he do this in the face of strong […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 23
Blood drive The Gorham Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., in Gorham. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org/give. Senior center The Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
Some restaurants no longer answer the call
Given all the ways to communicate, a small group of restaurants and food businesses find that the telephone is no longer a necessity.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Jan. 23
Authors/Writing Jan. 27 Lew-Ellyn Hughes author talk: “Farmhouse at the Edge of Town,” 6 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. newgloucesterlibrary.org Exhibits/Galleries Through Feb. 15 “Life Forms; Grow”: Jackie Brown, Leah Gauthier, Elaine K. Ng and Ashley Page, University of Southern Maine Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. usm.maine.edu/gallery Film Jan. 23 “Cat […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 23-30
Chebeague Island Fri. 1/24 2 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 1/27 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Mon. 1/27 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 1/23 6 p.m. Comp. Plan Committee Town Hall Mon. 1/27 5 p.m. Town Council Workshops Town Hall Mon. 1/27 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 1/30 5 p.m. […]
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid
Morgan Geekie scores for Boston.