South Portland is hosting a weekly concert series at Mill Creek Park and movies under the stars at Bug Light Park. The concert series at Mill Creek Park kicks off on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. with the Don Campbell Band. The series continues with Studio Two on July 13, North of Nashville on […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Free movies, music on tap in city
South Portland is hosting a weekly concert series at Mill Creek Park and movies under the stars at Bug Light Park. The concert series at Mill Creek Park kicks off on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. with the Don Campbell Band. The series continues with Studio Two on July 13, North of Nashville on […]
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Westbrook dog park moves forward
A dog park is finally becoming reality in Westbrook. After years of requests from the public and conversation among officials about where such a park would be located, the City Council’s Facilities and Streets Committee earlier this year decided on using a portion of Bicentennial Park, next to the Hannaford supermarket off William Clarke Drive. […]
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Westbrook police spot large snake dubbed ‘Wessie’
Patrol officers from the Westbrook Police Department came across what they said was a 10-foot-long snake early Wednesday morning at Riverbank Park, and according to a police press release, the officers watched it eat a large mammal – possibly a beaver. The snake was reported along the riverbank in the area of Speirs Street at […]
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Westbrook police spot large snake dubbed ‘Wessie’
Patrol officers from the Westbrook Police Department came across what they said was a 10-foot-long snake early Wednesday morning at Riverbank Park, and according to a police press release, the officers watched it eat a large mammal – possibly a beaver. The snake was reported along the riverbank in the area of Speirs Street at […]
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B2B calls for volunteers to help keep it green
This year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K takes place on Aug. 6, and as always will be looking to minimize its environmental impact. To that end, event coordinators are calling for additional volunteers to help staff its sustainability program. Positions in the parking and shuttle bus program are available, as are positions in recycling, composting […]
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Loss at A South final, but best Ram finish ever
The No. 3 Rams hung tough with the No. 1 Storm for a substantial chunk of the A South Championship on Wednesday, June 15: Gorham Stalwarts like Joe Gallant and Alex York matched Scarborough goal-for-goal through the first quarter-plus. But the Storm’s relentless attack won the day, prying open a lead as the action progressed, […]
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Maine Wildlife Park summer schedule
The Maine Wildlife Park is located on Route 26 in Gray. All programs listed below will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 657-4977, ext. 0, or go to www.mainewildlifepark.com. Saturday, July 2 Watch Our Wildlife Have Dinner Visitors always want to know what the park’s wildlife eats and when […]
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Deertrees Theatre summer schedule
Deertrees Theatre is celebrating its 80th anniversary this season. The theater is located at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison. For tickets, call the box office at 207-583-6747 or go online to www.deertrees-theatre.org. Friday, June 2484 Charing Cross Road7 p.m. An informal evening of readings from the book by Helene Hanff. An evening of love letters, […]
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Deertrees Theatre summer schedule
Deertrees Theatre is celebrating its 80th anniversary this season. The theater is located at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison. For tickets, call the box office at 207-583-6747 or go online to www.deertrees-theatre.org. Friday, June 2484 Charing Cross Road7 p.m. An informal evening of readings from the book by Helene Hanff. An evening of love letters, […]