Artisan craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hiram Cultural Center, 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram. Botanical scarves, hooked rugs and kits, dried flowers, notecards, framed art, wood carvings, jewelry, knitted items and much more. Refreshments available include beverages, breakfast pastries, lunch items and desserts. Drawing to win two $50 gift cards to Krista’s […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 14
Town Farm Haunt promises a scary good time Register your family for the Town Farm Haunt, Buxton Recreation Department’s socially distanced Halloween walk, from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The cost is $10 per family. Visitors will walk with a lit candle on a .6-mile trail around the park to see skeletons, cemeteries, witches and […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 14
Japanese musician last performer in music series Kodo Araki will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, ending the Saccarappa Summer Concert Series at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., Westbrook. Araki is a sixth-generation master of the shakuhachi – an end-blown bamboo flute. “It is a seemingly simple, yet deeply complex instrument with […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 14
Senior center open house Oct. 18 The Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., Gorham, is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 18. Singer and musician Red Gallagher will entertain at 11 a.m. with some oldies. Open house activities include a free raffle, door prizes and refreshments. Brush drop-off at […]
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Curtis chosen as Gorham Business Person of the Year 2021
Mark Curtis of Gorham Sand & Gravel is “passionate about our community and makes Gorham a better place,” the president of the Gorham Business Exchange said.
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Two incumbents defend seats in three-way race for Gorham school board
Darryl Wright, Anne Schools and Liesl Turner weigh in on the pandemic and facility needs.
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Gorham council candidates focus on growth impact
Two incumbents and two former councilors are running for the two, three-year seats.
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 14
Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available. Spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 23, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot […]
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We Love Fairs: Oct. 14
Hiram Cultural Center Outside Artisan Craft Fair – Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., between Soldiers Memorial Library and Arts Center at 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram (inside if rain). Christmas and craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant sale, silent auction, bake […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 7
New scholarship to honor WHS teacher Ralph Small Resident Simon Snyder reports fundraising is underway for a Westbrook High School scholarship to be given to a senior in honor of retired math teacher Ralph D. Small. Small taught math at the high school from 1965-2007, Snyder said. The website, thanksmrsmall.net (open on your computer, not […]