Having talked to a millennial, I’m now an expert on that generation. Or I would be if I were dank enough to understand millennial-speak. TBH, I’m as shook as any old person when it comes to getting the high key on young people. Which means I have only a slightly better grasp of the situation […]
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Westbrook Notes
Black Dinah Chocolatiers’ production manager Jordan Kellerman, left, and founders Kate and Steve Shaffer attended the Cultivator Program anniversary event March 28. Local companies in spotlight The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and FocusMaine hosted an invitation only event on March 28 to celebrate the first anniversary of the Cultivator Program and the 10 member companies, […]
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Gorham Notes
Easter egg hunt Gorham Cooperative Preschool, 28 Ballpark Road, will host its annual open house with a free community Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Robie Park. The open house at the park features arts and crafts. Club donates books The GFWC Gorham Woman’s Club in partnership with the General Federation […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on April 15, 1959, that the Gorham Woman’s Club would entertain the Steep Falls Woman’s Club as guests of honor in the vestry at School Street Methodist Church. Forest Street School in Westbrook held its first athletic banquet in the high school cafeteria. Members of teams and parents were presented awards.
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Cape council to vote on pay-and-display parking at Fort Williams
CAPE ELIZABETH — After almost a year of debate, the Town Council is close to finalizing a decision about charging for parking at Fort Williams Park. Councilors on Monday adopted changes to the traffic regulations at the park that allow the town to implement pay-and-display procedure. The council on April 8 also updated a policy that […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, April 11, noon Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, April 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, April 12, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside Gray
Annual golf tournament The annual golf tournament fundraiser to support the Gray-New Gloucester High School baseball and softball programs will be held May 6 at Spring Meadows Golf Club. Sponsorships for the GNG Baseball/Softball Golf Tournament range from $75-$500 and include a specified number of golf participants, signs on specified holes and inclusion in the […]
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Earth Day in South Portland expands to a week
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Land Trust, in partnership with the city’s Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department, is expanding its annual Earth Day recognition to an eight-day series of environmental activities and events. “With the need to create awareness around environmental protection,” SPLT President Richard Rottkov said, “it isn’t just about picking up trash or […]
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Inside Raymond
First grade reviews Raymond Elementary first graders in Mrs. Doyle’s class wrote reviews about local Raymond and Windham businesses that they frequent and love. Their job was to convince others to go to the places they wrote about and to give helpful information to readers so they can go and enjoy these places too. Here’s […]
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New brewery ‘keeping it simple’
GRAY — Ever since Birchwood Brewing Co. opened its doors in February, co-owner Andrew Sanborn said it has had many “busy, busy weekends with lots of beer being sold.” Birchwood has a local, community feel and is family- and dog-friendly. It recently began offering live music and has local groups lined up to perform on the […]