Westbrook Notes: Sept. 5

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September 5, 2019

Westbrook Notes: Sept. 5

Eliscu to speak Author Kathy Eliscu will speak from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, in the Summer Speaker Series at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. Eliscu, a retired registered nurse, will talk about her writing process and her book, “Not Even Darl Chocolate Can Fix This Mess.” For more information, call the library […]
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September 5, 2019

Buxton Notes: Sept. 5

Historical society benefit A stroll through Googins Woods Nature Preserve at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and a barbecue after will benefit Buxton Hollis Historical Society. John Mattor will be the guide. The gathering will meet at 104 Pleasant Hill Road in Hollis. Burt and Barbara Pease of 59 Depot St. in Bar Mills will […]
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September 5, 2019

We Love to Eat: Sept. 5

Free dinner – Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 6, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
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September 5, 2019

Council sends $4M land buy to Gorham voters

The town wants to purchase 141 acres for industrial use.
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September 4, 2019

Gorham’s police chief retires

Daniel Jones had been on the job for 4 years.
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September 4, 2019

Scout’s Buxton bell project rings in a mystery

Boy Scout Ian Ruona builds a structure at a church in the Chicopee area of Buxton to display a historic school bell, whose origins are unclear.
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August 29, 2019

Gorham Notes

Labor Day closures Gorham Municipal Center, administrative offices and Baxter Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Historical society kick off Gorham Historical Society will kick off its fall meeting schedule at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at White Rock Grange on Wilson Road. Note the meeting day […]
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August 28, 2019

We Love to Eat: Aug. 29

Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 30, 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 […]
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August 28, 2019

Teacher of Year finalist tackles food insecurity in Gorham

Heather Whitaker, a finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year, battles hunger in Gorham schools and the community.
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August 22, 2019

Gorham Notes: Aug. 22

Crowded council field Twelve people have taken out nomination papers for three available Town Council seats in the municipal election this fall. The latest to take out papers include Town Council Chairman Benjamin Hartwell, Janet Keuch, Andrew O’Hare, Stewart McCallister and former Councilor and Vice Chairwoman Sherrie Benner. They join, as previously reported, candidates Dan […]