Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 14, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken with stuffing. Suggested donation $5. Chicken potpie supper – Saturday, Nov. 16, 5-6:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. $10, $5. Beans and casserole dinner – Saturday, Nov. 16, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. […]
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Looking Back
Nov. 16, 1988 Springbrook Associates and the Sandy River Group have won the six-way contest for a state staff recommendation for a new Portland-area nursing home. They plan a $4.5 million building on Spring Street in Westbrook. However, a public hearing and review of that decision by the state’s Certificate of Need Advisory Committee are […]
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Woman's club to meet
Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Dr. David Lowell and his wife, Venita, will be guest speakers. They will show slides and talk about their missionary work in South America. Guests are welcome and light refreshments will be served.
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Hands-on
WESTBROOK – There’s a new literacy Walker Memorial Library is promoting – digital literacy. And next week, the library will host an all-day “Digital Petting Zoo,” where staff will offer tutorials and support for owners of devices such as iPads, eReaders and more. The event, on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., is deliberately […]
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Conduct policy review follows charges of student drinking
After rumors of underage drinking led to an uproar Wednesday on the handling of disciplinary action for Westbrook student-athletes, school officials are calling for an independent review of the school’s code of conduct policy. At a Westbrook School Committee meeting Wednesday evening, Superintendent of Schools Marc Gousse announced that there would be an internal review […]
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S. Dakotans question choice of Joan Jett for parade float
Farmers and ranchers say it was a mistake to pick the vegetarian PETA supporter.
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Making Noise: Get ready for Metric at State Theatre
Hear the sweet sounds of The Honey Dewdrops at Acoustic Artisans on Tuesday.
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LETTERS: Vote not a majority
Behold, the monster hath arisen to stalk the polls on Nov. 5. And, once again, the voters of Durham threw him into the fire. The vote? Yes, 467, and no, 828, for the high school renovation; and yes, 327, and no, 966, for the artificial turf sports field. Hmm. I thought they went to school […]
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Pownal News – 11/13
Meetings Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The Pownal Planning Board meets Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The agenda includes an ordinance review discussion, road ordinance draft. Annual meeting for Pownal Scenic and Historical Society Members and the public are invited to attend the […]
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They’re making whoopies in Freeport
FREEPORT – For Cranberry Island Kitchen founder Carol Ford, the idea for her business came while walking on a beach along the small island that is her company’s namesake. “It sounds corny, but I had something like an epiphany. How can I make the great desserts I have here for the greater public?” said Ford. […]