Westbrook Notes: March 23

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March 23, 2023

Westbrook Notes: March 23

Button Society show The Maine State Button Society’s annual button show and sale, with the theme of “Shining a Light on Buttons,” takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. Admission is free and lobster and chicken rolls will be available to buy. Marilyn Foster of […]
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March 23, 2023

Gorham Notes: March 23

Boyle bill focuses on energy facilities’ decommissioning Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday with an amendment would require developers to establish a plan for responsibly decommissioning energy storage facilities after they have reached the end of their useful life. The Maine Legislature House Democratic Office reported in a press release that Boyle’s LD 496 […]
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March 23, 2023

Buxton Notes: March 23

Nurse substitutes sought The Bonny Eagle School District is looking for substitute school nurses. The district posted a flyer describing the specialized practice of nursing as protecting and promoting student health, facilitating optimal development and advancing academic success. The school district represents Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. For more information, contact Jessi Woodman […]
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March 23, 2023

We Love to Eat: March 23

Fish dinner – Friday, March 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Fish dinner – Friday, March 24, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
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March 22, 2023

Proposed school budget raises Westbrook property taxes 16.4%

The $47.7 million spending plan, up $4.2 million from this year’s school budget, is now under review by the school board’s Finance Committee.
Published
March 21, 2023

Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend

Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
Published
March 16, 2023

Westbrook Notes: March 16

USDA pays breakfast visit to Saccarappa Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutritional Services Office visited Saccarappa Elementary School March 10. “We’re here to celebrate School Breakfast Week,” said Elizbeth Silbermann, the USDA’s Northeast Regional administrator. The visitors, Superintendent Peter Lancia and school employees watched as students were handed a bag of […]
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March 16, 2023

Gorham Notes: March 16

GHS junior state wrestling champ Gorham High School junior Luke Burns won the 182-pound weight division in the Class A State Wrestling Championship last month in Sanford. He also was named the outstanding wrestler for the championship event. Burns is the son of former Gorham Public Works director Bob Burns, now Windham’s assistant town manager. […]
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March 16, 2023

Buxton Notes: March 16

Elected positions open for nomination Nomination papers are available for two three-year terms on the Select Board seats and for a three-year term as town clerk. The election is set for June 13. Other positions available include a three-year seat on the Planning Board and two three-year seats and one two-year seat on the Budget […]
Published
March 16, 2023

We Love to Eat: March 16

Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]