13+ hour, 48+ min ago (82+ words) Our text alerts are free for all readers. Get connected for info from your local teams or action across the state by filling out the information below. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page....

17+ hour, 6+ min ago (209+ words) The Rink at Thompson's Point, 207 Thompson's Point, Portland, $12, 4 and under free. thompsonspointrink.com. The Rink at Thompson's Point opens for the season on Friday. Book your slot in advance, and be ready to zip around the rink while you pretend you're getting ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Skate rentals are available for $6. The rink also is home to the Apr's Chalet, where skaters and non-skaters can hang out and enjoy food, cocktails, local craft beer and games. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland, $4. On Facebook. For a unique shopping experience that's also a portal to the past, head to the Maine Antique Postcard Show. Vendors from all over New England will be selling thousands of postcards, from the late 19th century through the '60s. There will also be an array of fascinating paper ephemera and other collectibles. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Portland Expo, 239 Park…...

12+ hour, 58+ min ago (164+ words) Gorham free takeout Thanksgiving meal " Thursday, Nov. 27, pickup or delivery, Gorham Recreation Department, 75 South St., Gorham. For reservations, call 839-4516 or email [email'protected] and leave a message with name, address, phone number. Buxton haddock buffet " Saturday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Takeout available. $10, $5 child, $20 family. Free weekly community meal " Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Programs. Some evenings with live music. Gorham bean supper " Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 to 5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs, and dessert. Eat in or takeout. $12, $6 children under 12. Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton. More by Robert Lowell...

10+ hour, 35+ min ago (329+ words) Science will come together with art, poetry and music at a first-of-its-kind event in Biddeford next week." Hosted by Heart of Biddeford, "Science Collider: The Story of Saco" will bring together voices from the community to explore the connections between the Saco River and the people who live near it." The event, which is scheduled to take place at Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co. on Dec. 3 starting at 5 p.m., will feature eight short presentations, including music, poetry, personal stories, scientific insights and Indigenous perspectives." The event was born from work conducted over the summer by Heart of Biddeford and University of New England senior Miranda Carrabba." As a summer sustainability fellow for Heart of Biddeford, Carrabba hosted community engagement activities at eight of the nonprofit organization's events, collecting over 700 pieces of information about what Biddeford residents would like to see flourish in…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (293+ words) PORTLAND " Jane Elizabeth Heath, 67, passed away on Nov. 21, 2025, at The Barron Center in Portland, Maine, after a long illness. She was born in Bangor, Maine on Nov. 3, 1958, the daughter of the late John and Jean (Harriss) Heath. After graduating from Hampden Academy, Jane went on to study at Katherine Gibbs College in Boston and the University of Maine. She worked as the Director of Human Resources for DeLorme Mapping during its formative years and then later at Frank's Bakery in Bangor. Jane wore many hats. She was a notary and officiated many weddings. She made the best carrot cake and baked many for the weddings of family and friends. At one point, she ran her own catering business. Jane loved to travel when she was young and toured western Europe and the western US. She was a master knitter and…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (184+ words) BATH " Nicholas Matluk Jr. of Scarborough, formerly of Bath, passed away on Friday, Nov 21, 2025, at the Maine Veterans" Home in Scarborough. Nick was born on Nov. 23, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa. at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, the first generation of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants. He grew up in Drexel Hill with his brother Bob and sister Karen and spent summers at Barnegat Bay, NJ. Throughout his life, he identified as a father first, Vietnam Corpsman second, and Catholic third. Nick and his family are grateful to the people of the Maine Veterans" Home in Scarborough who cared for him during his final two years. Nick passed peacefully with his family on the evening of Nov. 21. He is survived by his brother Bob (and wife Debbie) of Bayside, NJ; his four sons Nick, Bryan, Steve, and Kevin, his daughter-in-law Stephanie; and his…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago (310+ words) Left: LEWISTON, MAINE " Nov. 22, 2025. Winthrop's Carter Rand and teammate Isaiah Trott celebrate Rand's touchdown against Winslow during the Class D state final on Saturday in Lewiston. Winthrop won 41-14. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) Right: LEWISTON, MAINE " Nov. 22, 2025. Greely's Sean Justice celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the endzone against Leavitt during the Class C state final on Saturday in Lewiston. Greely won 41-6. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/winthrop_greely_football_collage.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/winthrop_greely_football_collage.jpg?w=780" />Our reporters key takeaways from Greely's and Winthrop's state title game wins at Lewiston High School. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions…...

12+ hour, 19+ min ago (421+ words) Buxton Centre Baptist Christmas fair " Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Handmade crafts, food and books. Bonny Eagle craft fair " Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bonny Eagle High School, 700 Saco Road, Standish. Sponsored by trustees of the Old Red Church. Local crafters throughout New England. Admission is free. Scarborough Home for the Holidays craft show " Friday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough. Summit Community Church craft fair " Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Summit Community Church, 26 Cressey Road, Gorham. Santa visits from 1 to 3 p.m. Buxton Christmas Market Place " Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handcrafted gifts, homemade jams, jellies, relishes and more. Gorham First Parish Christmas fair " Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Christmas gifts and baked goods. Gorham holiday fair " Saturday,…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago (297+ words) Left: Westbrook captain Dimitri Lubin celebrates with the regional championship plaque Friday after the Blue Blazes beat Kennebunk in the Class B South final, 34-27 at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) Right: Thornton football players celebrate their win against Portland in the Class A State Championship at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/westbrook_thornton_collage.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/westbrook_thornton_collage.jpg?w=780" />Reporters discuss the two games at Fitzpatrick Stadium. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. - Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (66+ words) Matluk Jr., Nicholas 78, of Scarborough, formerly of Bath, Nov 21 ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page....