New Year Gorham The annual New Year’s Eve celebration returns to town Dec. 31 with a full slate of shows, activities and fireworks. It’s the first full-blown New Year celebration since the pandemic began. “We are very excited, too,” an organizer, Krista Nadeau, said this week. Wristbands allowing admission to all events are $5 and […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 22
Free Christmas Eve turkey dinner – Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Christmas service immediately following dinner. Takeout available. Face masks suggested for those unvaccinated. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks required when not eating. Bean supper […]
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Remembering Eben Marsh, Gorham native and ‘quite a guy’
Marsh, a former town manager, state official and co-founder of Hillside Lumber at Smiling Hill Farm, died Dec. 6 at age 78.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 15
Winter driving tips for seniors A speaker from AAA will present a program on winter driving at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, at Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St. The senior center is located in the Little Falls Activity Center. This free event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsor a […]
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Wreath ceremonies to remember veterans in Buxton, Westbrook cemeteries
South Buxton Cemetery and Westbrook’s Woodlawn Cemetery will participate in the Wreaths Across America honor for veterans on Saturday, Dec. 17.
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Gorham man sentenced to 30 days in prison for role in Capitol riot
Nicholas Hendrix, an Army veteran, is the first Maine resident to be sentenced for participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 8
Bruni, Sanborn to escort wreaths Gorham Police Sgt. David Bruni and Officer Eric Sanborn will escort the Wreaths Across America convoy carrying thousands of wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The event is billed as the nation’s longest veterans’ parade. The convoy of trucks will leave Lubec Saturday, Dec. 10, […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 1
Light parade rained out, but Santa saves the day Rain on Sunday washed out the town’s annual parade of public and private vehicles decked out with holiday lights and this year’s event won’t be rescheduled. But jolly old Santa and the lovely Mrs. Claus saved the day, visiting with children at Shaw Gym, which the […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 1
Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handcrafted items, homemade pickles, baked goods, candles, fresh greens and wreaths, pet items. Friday night food to take home includes chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, soups and dessert. […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 24
Charity holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. Proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish. Christmas in the Village fair – Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Christmas swags, greenery and other decor; soup, […]