Robert Lowell

We Love Fairs and Sales: May 16

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Two-day annual sale – Friday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., books and plants, with baked goods on Saturday, First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Congin plant sale – Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-noon, Congin Elementary School, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Hosted by Congin Elementary PTO. To donate […]

We Love to Eat: May 16

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Buxton bean supper – Saturday, May 18, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, coleslaw, chop suey, rolls, dessert, coffee and punch. $10, $5 ages 5-12, free under 5. Bean hole bean supper – Saturday, May 18, 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6 […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: May 9

by Robert Lowell May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

Library friends need books The Friends of Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., are accepting donations of gently used books for its annual book sale in June. Donations can be taken to the library lobby between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on two Saturdays: May 11 and May 18. The group is not accepting textbooks. […]

American Journal

Buxton Notes: May 9

by Robert Lowell May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

Woodlawn Cemetery meeting The Buxton Centre Cemetery Association for the Woodlawn Cemetery on Groveville Road will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. May 28 at Town Hall. All lot owners, representatives and interested parties are welcome and encouraged to attend. Association members in attendance will elect officers, directors and an auditor. For more information, […]

American Journal

Gorham Notes: May 9

by Robert Lowell May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

Porter to spend time with family, travel Brian Porter, retiring as assistant superintendent of schools in Gorham, said in an email to the American Journal that he plans “to step back for a bit” and enjoy time with family and friends, along with traveling, outdoor time and photography. “I have absolutely enjoyed my tenure with […]

American Journal

We Love Sales and Fairs: May 9

May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

Plant sale – Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to noon, Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, corner of routes 4A and 202, Buxton. Sponsored by the Buxton Garden Club and proceeds benefit a scholarship for a high school senior pursuing a career in horticulture. Artisan craft fair – Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cressey […]

American Journal

We Love to Eat: May 9

May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, May 11, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 children. Takeout available, order by Thursday at 2 p.m. by calling 854-9157. Senior lunch – Wednesday, May 15, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 […]