Greetings everyone,
The 250th anniversary of Patriots' Day is at hand with the 19th of April marking the battles between colonial and British troops at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, in 1775. News of the historic events reached this area in the early hours of April 21, according to the "History of Gorham" by Hugh McLellan, and volunteer, previously organized militias were ready to roll.
A company of patriots from Falmouth first marched out to Boston, according to history book records, followed by a Gorham company under Capt. Hart Williams and another with a militia of Gorham, Standish and Windham volunteers that was led by Capt. Wentworth Stuart of Gorham.
Reaching Wells, they were ordered back to protect the "coastwise towns." McLellan's history doesn't say where the orders came from or who issued them. But the local patriots returned but appeared itching for action.
Check out the history book for yourselves to learn tales of the Gorham patriots serving during the Siege of Boston, Fort Ticonderoga and Valley Forge.
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- Bob Lowell |
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The gravestone of Col. Edmund Phinney in the Gorham Village Cemetery on South Street. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and died in 1815 at age 85. |
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Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is hosting a craft swap from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the historic wing. Bring in your gently-used craft supplies to swap with others' treasures. Visit the event page or call 854-0630 for more information.
Volunteer to serve the community: All ages are invited to help with a Gorham cleanup, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Sunday, April 27. Gorham Conservation Commission and Village Alliance are organizing the annual event. Visit their website for more information and sign up.
Enjoy a free community meal from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken stir fry with salad and desserts. Kids menu is available and everyone is welcome.
Celebrate Earth Day in Westbrook on April 22 at Westbrook Commons on Main Street. Activities include Maine Youth Circus at 3 p.m. and environmental exhibitions from 4 to 7 p.m.
Visit Meow Lounge, 630 Main St., Westbrook, a fun place to visit the cats available for adoptions. For more information, email or call 358-003.
Sign up now for the annual Westbrook Together Days parade on Saturday, June 7. Sign up on their website. |
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Bob Lowell is a community news reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton and previously reported for the American Journal. Send feedback and suggestions to Bob. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to subscribe.
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