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Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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    July 11, 2019

    Westbrook Notes: July 11

    Who knew? Brenda Buchanan, a lawyer and writer, and Richard Cass, a writer, will speak from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., about the health benefits of reading crime fiction. The program is part of a summer reading series. The presentation will focus on how reading crime fiction can […]

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    July 11, 2019

    Buxton Notes: July 11

    Dorcas Fest and Community Day plans Big doin’s are planned in Buxton as the town celebrates Aug. 10, at Tory Hill, intersection of routes 202 and 112. It’s the Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, in conjunction with Buxton Community Day. Activities include a parade, free car show, road race, […]

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    July 11, 2019

    Gorham Notes: July 11

    Annual seniors picnic The Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St. in Little Falls, will hold its catered picnic at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 15. It will have “all the picnic foods you love,” said Blanche Alexander, president. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, coleslaw, potato salad and a special dessert. Alexander said local […]

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    July 11, 2019

    60 Years Ago

    The Westbrook American reported on July 15, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. John Grovo and family of Westbrook were visiting relatives in Madison. David Murray of Buxton and Philip Pierce of Gorham had returned from a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake.

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    July 11, 2019

    Historical society to hand over homestead in Gorham

    A new entity seeks non-profit status to take the helm of Eddy Homestead in Gorham.

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    July 11, 2019

    We Love Sales & Fairs: July 11

    Indoor yard sale – Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Scarborough Grange Hall, County Road (Route 22), Scarborough. Vintage, household items, toys, baked goods and snack bar. Open air fair – Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 940 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco Village. Craft tables, yard sale items, flea market, […]

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    July 4, 2019

    Westbrook Notes July 4

    Friendship exhibit returns Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St.,will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, for the return of the Bridges of Friendship Photography exhibit. The exhibit features work by Dennis Marrotte and other members of the Portland Camera Club and photographers from Westbrook’s sister city, Archangel, Russia. The display can […]

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    July 4, 2019

    Gorham Notes July 4

    Mushroom tour Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is offering an opportunity to explore and learn about the diversity of mushrooms in a guided walk at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Black Brook Preserve in Windham. Alan Seamans, a master naturalist, will lead the two-hour walk. This program is a member thank you event for […]

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    July 4, 2019

    We Love to Eat July 4

    Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 5, 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 lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]

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    July 2, 2019

    Edible Main Street takes root in Gorham

    Businesses are growing produce in Gorham Village and it’s free for the taking.