The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton would like to express their appreication to the people and businesses of Buxton for their participation and generous contributions to our Dorcas Fest on Aug. 5. The proceeds of this fest enable our organization to care for the Bar Mills Parish House and continue the Bonny Eagle scholarships […]

Library Friends to meet Friends of the Walker Memorial Library will hold its first meeting of the 2017-18 season from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. The group will be planning for its fall potluck, game nights and raffle basketmaking fundraisers, along with planning for the library’s Holiday Open House in December. All ages are welcome […]

Indoor yard sale – Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Scarborough Grange Hall, County Road (Route 22), Scarborough. Estate sale bargain table, bargain jewelry, Fisher Price toys, holiday, household, Avon Cape Cod dishes, clothing and tools. Snack bar with baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea and punch. Plant and bake sale – Saturday, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 […]

A Gorham bus stops at the student drop-off entrance at the high school. The Town Council Tuesday loaned the School Committee $150,000 to start planning a high school expansion. Gorham High School GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday unanimously approved a $150,000 cash advance loan to the School Committee to begin planning for an expansion […]

WESTBROOK — With several organizations in Westbrook working to help immigrants, leaders have come together to pool resources and better serve new residents. The leaders of various organizations in town, such as the Westbrook Community Center, the New England American Arab Organization and One Westbrook, have been collaborating to better address immigrants’ needs. Their plan includes […]

The Westbrook American reported on Sept. 11, 1957, that Westbrook had 2,452 students enrolled in schools, up 99 from the previous year. W. Bernard Stevens, 72, died in his barbershop at 492 Main St., Westbrook. He was the oldest barber in the city in terms of his more than 50 years of continuous service.

Library Friends to meet Friends of the Walker Memorial Library will hold its first meeting of the 2017-18 season from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. The group will be planning for its fall potluck, game nights and raffle basketmaking fundraisers, along with planning for the library’s Holiday Open House in December. All ages are welcome […]

My Place Teen Center would like to recognize and congratulate Rosie Le for this September Spotlight. Rosie began coming to the teen center two years ago. She is in the sixth grade and attends Westbrook Middle School. Rosie has lived in Westbrook for six years and resides with her Mom, Dad, six siblings and her […]

Residents, town officials and newly installed Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak turned out to see the town’s Legislative delegation Friday present a sentiment to retiring Town Manager David Cole. Cake and ice cream were served at the party honoring Cole, who served 23 years. Chief Petty Officer John Gagnon Gorham grad on duty A 1997 Gorham High […]