Cross CountrySept. 1 SMAA Relays (at TA) 4 p.m.Sept. 9 @ Noble (Deering, Westbrook) 4:30 p.m.Sept. 16 Biddeford, Marshwood, Maine Girls Academy 4:30 p.m.Sept. 23 @ TA (Cheverus, Massabesic) 4:30 p.m.Oct. 1 Belfast Invitational/Festival of Champions 11 a.m.Oct. 7 @ Portland (South Portland, Sanford; at Deering Oaks) 4 p.m.Oct. 14 @ Scarborough (Bonny Eagle, Windham; […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Deaths
Ames, Arthur M., 84, of Standish, died Aug. 20, 2016. Arrangements by Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, Buxton. Beaton Sr., Robert J., 67, of Westbrook, died on Aug. 18, 2016. Arrangements by Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. Bose, John R., 68, of Raymond, died on Aug. 20, 2016. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, […]
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Arts & entertainment calendar
THEATER Through Sunday, Sept.11 “The Irish and How They Got That Way,” by Frank McCourt, Portland Stage, Forest Avenue, Portland. www.portlandstage.org or 774-0465. In collaboration with Maine State Music Theatre. Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Oct. 2 “Clue – the Musical,” presented by Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. […]
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Mark your calendars
• On Thursday, Sept. 22, flu shots will be given by Walgreens Drugstore at the Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., Gorham, from 8:30-10 a.m. Bring your Medicare or insurance card. If you don’t have insurance, the charge is $32. The high dose recommended for seniors is $60. This is open to the public. […]
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City awaits new Risbara plan
The developer of the controversial Blue Spruce Farm subdivision in Westbrook has not yet submitted a revised concept plan after withdrawing the proposed 307-unit Phase 2 of the project last week. Rocco Risbara, from Risbara Bros. Construction, sent a letter to Westbrook planning officials Aug. 26 explaining that a landowner is refusing to close on […]
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Saddened by comments
Here is my comment I sent to Amy Volk on Facebook: I felt saddened by Gov. LePage’s remarks under stress. This country is under such political attack. First I like to address that many are disappointed in Gov. LePage because of the profanity he used, but my issue is, for those who use the same […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 2, 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, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Gorham High School
Cross CountrySept. 1 SMAA Relays (at TA) 4 p.m.Sept. 9 @ Noble (Deering, Westbrook) 4:30 p.m.Sept. 16 Biddeford, Marshwood, Maine Girls Academy 4:30 p.m.Sept. 23 @ TA (Cheverus, Massabesic) 4:30 p.m.Oct. 1 Belfast Invitational/Festival of Champions 11 a.m.Oct. 7 @ Portland (South Portland, Sanford; at Deering Oaks) 4 p.m.Oct. 14 @ Scarborough (Bonny Eagle, Windham; […]
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Gorham Notes
Newly installed officers at Gorham Woman’s Club are, from left, Betty Files, corresponding secretary; Brenda Caldwell, vice president; Allene Bowler, president; Brenda Blair, recording secretary; and JoAnn Means, treasurer. At far right, Nancy Kenty officiated. The club’s first fall meeting is set for 12:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 8, at First Parish Congregational Church, 1 […]
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Rally replaces canceled town hall meeting
After Maine Gov. Paul LePage canceled a town hall meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Westbrook, city Democratic leaders moved ahead with plans for a “Rally for Decency” to push for a more civil political tone in local politics. The event, organized by City Council President Brendan Rielly, took place Wednesday at 6 p.m. […]