Scout community rummage sale – Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Troop 73. Spring fair – Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Plants, books, baked goods, puzzles and board games, new […]
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Casco Safe Streets Committee teaches kids about bicycle safety
The committee hosted the event, known as a “bike rodeo,” to teach children about bicycle safety in a controlled environment.
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Westbrook Notes: Cumberland Mills discussion at Westbrook Historical Society meeting
Sanphy historical society speaker Westbrook Historian Michael Sanphy will present a program about Cumberland Mills when the historical society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The district includes the Nathan Harris House that was built about 1830. Silent book club Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., […]
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Moxie Festival to go Hawaiian this year
Plans include luau-inspired events along with traditional favorites during the three-day July festival.
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Sudden downpours from ‘omega block’ threaten flooding across Maine
Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern started to hit Maine late Monday and are expected to continue through Wednesday.
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Longtime Scarborough fire lieutenant, paramedic dies at 39
Shannon Haley had worked for the department since 2005.
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We Love to Eat: Meals in Westbrook, Buxton and Gorham
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, May 10, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread and pie. $10, $5 under age 12. Takeout available; order at the church office by calling 854-9157. Buxton takeout lunch – Wednesday, May 14, Bar Mills Community […]
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Kennebunkport Historical Society to host ‘Dock Square: Then & Now’
The discussion will be led by historian Sharon Cummins.
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Robbery leads to 10-hour standoff, arrest of 3 teens in Auburn
Three juveniles were arrested on robbery, theft and weapons charges Sunday after the incident on Lake Street.
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Former Gov. LePage announces run for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District
The Republican, who served 2 terms as governor and later mounted an unsuccessful bid for a third, will seek the seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.