There is no more exciting event on the political calendar than the biennial bash known as The Choosing of a Bunch of Schmoes to be Constitutional Officers. Supporters of the various contenders for these positions often take to the streets to set off fireworks, loot liquor stores, and burn their opponents in Effigy and other […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported Dec. 3, 1958, that suspects were being questioned about the 36 tombstones were overturned in Westbrook’s Saccarappa Cemetery shortly after Halloween. Westbrook High School basketball team forward John Gillette scored 23 points, but the Blue Blazes lost to Bangor 56-44.
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Buxton Notes
Remember a veteran The South Buxton Cemetery Association, participating in Wreaths Across America, is accepting orders for wreaths to decorate graves of veterans. The association will have a ceremony 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the cemetery’s Woodman section. Those ordering wreaths can designate specific grave for placement or the cemetery association will select a […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs
Christmas in the village – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vendors, cookie walk, wreaths and music. Luncheon with lobster roll and corn chowder 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Book sale – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Casco Public Library, across from […]
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We Love to Eat
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 1, 5 and 6 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Beans, ham, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, Italian bread, homemade pies and beverages. $8, $5. Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two kinds of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, […]
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Westbrook Notes
The Westbrook High School Drama Club presents “Clue on Stage,” with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec 6-8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the high school. Tickets are $10; $5, students. Seniors to meet Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Ann […]
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Gorham Notes
Gorham Lions Club is selling balsam fir and spruce trees on Friday afternoons and all day Saturdays and Sundays at Gorham Ace Hardware on Main Street. Lions pictured are Ryan Irish, left, and Gary Olsen. Nelson preserve, trail to open The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for […]
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Group floats $1.8M rebuilding of South Portland pier
SOUTH PORTLAND — Consultants are recommending the Portland Street Pier be rebuilt at a cost of approximately $1.8 million – $600,000 more than anticipated six months ago. Representatives of Portland-based GEI Consultants presented the proposal to the City Council during a Nov. 27 workshop. GEI has been hired by the city to produce a 40 percent design […]
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Here's Something: Gray Market deserves a shop-local shoutout
About this time of year, we’re urged by business leaders to shop local. Rather than spend our money online or at a big-box store, where money is siphoned out of the local economy, we’re encouraged to do all our holiday shopping in town. Shopping locally is a noble pursuit, but sometimes leaves the consumer wanting. […]
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Looking Back
Dec. 1, 1993 Westbrook School Superintendent Edward Connolly expects to enter a three-year employment contract with the Westbrook School Committee tonight worth $213,202.50 over the three years, plus benefits. Connolly, 61, who makes $65,500 yearly, has been offered a 5 percent raise for the year that began July 1 and 5 percent more the next […]