With Maine voting on a gun referendum Tuesday, this bus is pictured Friday on the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham. But, reason for the stop on campus was unclear this week. A blue bus emblazoned with words “Vocal Majority” and “Voting to stop gun violence” pulled onto the Gorham campus of the University […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 10, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked chicken, suggested donation, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 11, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13 “The Language Archive,” by Julia Cho, Main Stage, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus. Thursday at 10 a.m. (high school matinee) and 7:30 p.m., Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m. $8-$15. 780-5151 or usm.maine.edu/theatre. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 11-12 “Bad Dates,” one-woman comedy featuring Theresa Dyer […]
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Gorham postpones action on Sebago Brewing plans
With updated details pending, Gorham planners Monday postponed action on a $5 million project Sebago Brewing Co. is proposing for a headquarters on leased land on lower Main Street (Route 25). The company, which is exploring ways to lower the site two feet, is expected to submit revamped plans and would likely be on the […]
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School officials look ahead now that $27 million expansion wins approval
A $27 million school expansion project that will add a total of 24 classrooms to the Westbrook school district passed handily Tuesday, ending weeks of jitters among supporters that the potential tax impact from the project could dampen support among undecided voters. The bond passed 5,291 to 3,804, and won in each of the city’s […]
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Westbrook mayoral vote goes to Mike Sanphy
After a highly contested and unconventional mayoral campaign, Mike Sanphy will become the next mayor of Westbrook after squeaking out a close victory over fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy. In a race that featured a split Democratic ticket, which caused some anxiety within the party, independent James Tranchemontagne was not able to capitalize. He finished third […]
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Unofficial results say Sanphy is next mayor
Mike Sanphy is poised to become the next mayor of Westbrook after squeaking out a close victory over fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy. Unofficial results from City Hall have Sanphy winning with 3,231 votes, compared to 3,141 for Shaughnessy, and 2,188 for independent James Tranchemontagne. Unenrolled candidate Jason Jerrier received 455 votes. “I’m very pleased,” Sanphy […]
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Unofficial results say Sanphy is next mayor
Mike Sanphy is poised to become the next mayor of Westbrook after squeaking out a close victory over fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy. Unofficial results from City Hall have Sanphy winning with 3,231 votes, compared to 3,141 for Shaughnessy, and 2,188 for independent James Tranchemontagne. Unenrolled candidate Jason Jerrier received 455 votes. “I’m very pleased,” Sanphy […]
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Community events
Art auction benefits Partners for World Health Partners for World Health, a nonprofit based in South Portland, is holding an Art Extravaganza auction from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Cumberland Club, located at 116 High St. in downtown Portland. All proceeds will go toward buying medical equipment and supplies to send to areas in […]
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Area briefs
Garden club making bows The Scarborough Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, in the recreation hall at the Hillcrest Retirement Community off Route 1. The program will be a greens and bow-making workshop. All are invited to attend. Call 510-1371 for more information. Buy Local group sets annual meeting The Buy […]
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