The South Portland Public Library will host Maine-based writer Monica Wood on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Wood will discuss her books, including her latest novel, “The One in a Million Boy,” which revolves around the friendship between a 104-year-old Lithuanian immigrant woman and an 11-year-old Boy Scout obsessed with Guinness world records. Books […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Historians mark 40 years since Col. Westbrook find
At the time of Col. Thomas Westbrook’s death in 1744, it was still common for a body to be seized until his or her debts were paid off. Fearing this possibility, Westbrook’s remaining family and friends buried him in secret in the middle of the night – a mystery that lasted 232 years. That secret […]
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Theater fundraiser debuts Aug. 13
The Big Maine Event, a fundraiser for the Portland Players, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The fifth annual event includes dinner and a show. Presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, the Big Maine Event will feature Broadway talent, including Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik and Michael Nigro from NBC’s […]
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Deaths
Bernardini, Anthony, 63, of Gray, died July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Carll, Sherry Lynn, 69, of Gray, died on July 28, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Gelinas, Eileen, 81, of South Portland, died on July 27, 2016. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Green, Frederick F., 86, of […]
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Westbrook Notes
Norton hires Dumond Norton Financial Services, which offers employer-sponsored retirement plans and investment management services to businesses and individuals, has announced that Jamie Dumond of Westbrook has joined the company as executive assistant. Previously, Dumond was employed with Eastdil Secured in California in the role of executive assistant to the managing director. Prior to that, […]
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Looking Back
Aug. 7, 1991 Mayor Fred Wescott reaffirmed his veto of the Goodwill house proposed on Arlington Avenue and the City Council failed to muster the five votes to overturn it. The outcome was received in silent satisfaction by a group of about 20 Arlington Avenue residents who argued vigorously against the Goodwill project. The effect […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Through Saturday, Aug. 6 “Much Ado about Nothing,” presented by Fenix Theatre, 6:30 p.m., The Band Shell, Deering Oaks Park. Free. www.fenixtheatre.com. Thursday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 20 “Can-Can Parisien and Raymonda” presented by Maine State Ballet, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, MSB’s Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. 781-3587 […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 5, 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 Notes
Sophia Mankin Phil Bartlett of Gorham, chairman of the Maine Democratic Party, appears last week with the Maine donkey near Independence Hall in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Committee convention that selected Hillary Clinton as its presidential nominee. Clinton will face Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November election. In an an appreciative gesture Monday, citizens […]
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Westbrook's Lombardo to run in new B2B High School Mile
The TD Beach to Beacon returns to Cape Elizabeth on Aug. 6 for its 19th annual running. This year, organizers have added another facet to the event: the High School Mile, exclusively for elite Maine student athletes. “It’s the inaugural year; we’re giving it a test run and going to work out the kinks,” said […]