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    December 5, 2019

    We Love to Eat: Dec. 5-14

    Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 5, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 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; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]

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    December 5, 2019

    Buxton Notes: Dec. 5

    ‘Peabody Pew’ performances Buxton not hog wild A USDA notice posted on the Buxton Police Department’s Facebook page caused a stir last week. The notice asked residents to report to Buxton Police any sightings of feral swine or loose domestic pigs. The federal department is seeking input as to whether any feral hogs have been […]

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    December 5, 2019

    Westbrook Notes: Dec. 5

    Blood donations needed The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood donation opportunities this month. One is set for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and the other is from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Saint Hyacinth’s Church,295 Brown St. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red […]

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    December 5, 2019

    Gorham Notes: Dec. 5

    Historical calendars available Gorham Historical Society’s  2020 transportation calendars are on sale now for $10 at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., and Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. For mailing information, email archives@gorhamhistoricalsociety.org. U.S.taxpayer debt The Bureau of the fiscal Service reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $23,076,065,396,434.08.

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    December 4, 2019

    Gorham council stands firm on Kuech decision

    Councilors refuse to reconsider their decision to deny the school employee a seat at the table.

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    November 28, 2019

    Gorham Notes: Nov. 28

    Small business Saturday Gorham has proclaimed Nov. 30 as “Small Business Saturday.” It’s an opportunity to visit the various shops and stores in the town and get a jump on holiday shopping. Two Santa visits, tree lightings Gorham will light holiday trees and host Santa visits at Robie Park in the village and at White […]

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    November 28, 2019

    Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28

    Civil War talk at historical society Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic is “The Civil War from the Southern Perspective.” St. Cyr, a Westbrook native, is a researcher and writer. He will discuss […]

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    November 28, 2019

    Buxton Notes: Nov. 28

    Special town meeting Buxton has scheduled a special town meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote on five items. Voters will choose a moderator, whether to accept three private roads, and whether to appropriate up to $25,000 for assessing services. Voter registration will be available during the […]

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    November 28, 2019

    We Love to Eat: Nov. 28-Dec. 7

    Free Thanksgiving meal – Thursday, Nov. 28, noon, Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. Turkey with all the fixings. Donations accepted for Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry. For reservations or delivery, call Roxanne Moody at 839-4516. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 29, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., […]

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    November 26, 2019

    Town manager defends referendum wording

    Developer Susan Duchaine says the Nov. 5 vote allowing the town to borrow money for an industrial park is invalid because of wording left off the ballot.