Greetings everyone,
Should the lawn mower be put away until spring? Maybe, I should mow the lawn one last time before cold weather sets in, but it might not be good for the lawn. I'm debating.
Grass left taller now could offer some insulation, it seems to me, for the root system if freezing temperatures precede a protective blanket of snow. We all want a lush, green lawn come spring, but I'm not a scientist. Decisions, decisions. The best course of action for a healthy lawn next spring is hanging in the balance now.
Maybe readers can help recommend a course of action, expert advice for good, basic lawn care.
Maybe it's No Mow October.
Thanks for reading and have a great week, - Bob Lowell |
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Greg Hilton, of Litchfield, shows his 1957 Farmall tractor as antique tractor buffs gathered on Oct. 11-12 at the annual Plow Days at Parsons Dairy Farm in Gorham. Hilton said his father bought it brand new. (Bob Lowell/Staff Writer)
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Volunteer to serve the community: The annual St. Anthony of Padua Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Hyacinth Church in Westbrook, needs volunteers. To help out, call the pastoral office at 857-0490. |
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Westbrook Lions Club is sponsoring a bottle drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street in Westbrook. Take your bottles and cans,
Free community meal 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pot pie and desserts; and children's menu available.
Free fall festival 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the gazebo, 75 South St. Gorham Recreation Department sponsors the event with pumpkin and face painting, petting zoo, music, popcorn and games.
Bingo Blitz 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. For seniors ages 50 and older.
Coffee, camaraderie, cards and more for seniors age 50 and older, 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the meeting room at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, Buxton.
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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 sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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