Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Jan. 18

Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 20, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 24, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Jan. 11

Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 13, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 under 12. Scarborough bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 13, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot dogs, chop suey, mac and […]

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Forum: County to host listening session on homelessness in Lakes Region

When you hear about people struggling with homelessness, it’s natural to think of the growing crisis in Portland and other big cities. But a person can experience homelessness or housing insecurity anywhere – including the Lakes Region. We know this to be true; we’ve heard too many examples in our small towns of families living […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 30

Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Fresh greens, cookies, breads, pies, candy, handcrafted gifts. barmillscommunitychurch.org Holiday craft and book fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Volunteers needed for Hacker’s Hill cleanup

Loon Echo Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help clear out invasive plants and brush at Hacker’s Hill in Casco on Saturday. Volunteers should wear sturdy boots and bring gloves, water and snacks. Cleanup begins at 9 a.m. The preserve is located on Quaker Ridge Road. No experience is necessary and all tools are […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

People and Business: Nov. 15

Hires, promotions, appointments Autumn Hall was promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations in Portland. She started working with the firm in 2022. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined in 2010. Matthew Cyr has been promoted to senior […]