Robert Lowell

American Journal

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Published
August 23, 2023

Gorham Notes: Aug. 24

Two council, four school seats available Six candidates have taken out nomination papers for Town Council seats with two available, according to Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors. Additionally, one School Committee candidate has papers out with four openings – three for three-year terms and one to fill a vacancy for a year. Council candidates so far […]
Published
August 23, 2023

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 24

Free school meals for all Westbrook School Nutrition Director Mary Emerson announced that all city schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision to offer free meals to all students. Household applications may not be required to receive free meals this year, but forms, similar to applications, are distributed by the school to collect household […]
Published
August 23, 2023

Buxton Notes: Aug. 24

Mattress sale fundraiser for Bonny Eagle High A mattress sale to benefit Bonny Eagle High School field hockey, music and Project Graduation is set for Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonny Eagle High School in Standish. Organizers say “several top quality mattress brands” will be displayed and priced below retail, […]
Published
August 23, 2023

We Love to Eat: Aug. 24

Summer barbecue picnic – Saturday, Aug. 26, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, vegetables, watermelon and ice cream sundaes. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 […]
Published
August 22, 2023

School bus drivers ‘ready to roll’ after recent shortage

While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.
Published
August 17, 2023

Buxton Notes: Aug. 17

Buxton parade a hit Crowds lined River Road Aug. 12 to watch the town’s annual parade with youth groups, vintage vehicles, police and fire trucks and more. The parade featured 50 entries, according to Town Clerk John Myers. At parade’s end, a gathering outside Tory Hill Church sang “Happy Birthday” to Assistant Town Clerk Angela […]
Published
August 17, 2023

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 17

Quarryside at Rock Row opens Westbrook’s newest outdoor events location, Quarryside at Rock Row featuring Lone Pine Brewing, is now open. “A rotating series of community events will take place all year long, including yoga classes, outdoor films, seasonal festivals, live music and fairs,” according to a press release. Lone Pine will offer their regular […]
Published
August 17, 2023

Gorham Notes: Aug. 17

Knox leaving GoCAT Jeff Knox, media specialist at Gorham’s Community Access Television, said last week has accepted a position with the Maine State Library and will be leaving GoCAT. His last day at the station will be Aug. 17. Knox started working at GoCAT six years ago. 50 years ago The American Journal […]
Published
August 17, 2023

We Love to Eat: Aug. 17

Free dinner – Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. The Open Door Kitchen; donations accepted. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available.
Published
August 16, 2023

On third try, Gorham voters give school budget a big ‘Yes’ vote

The $49.9 million budget easily passes in all three voting districts after attempts in June and July failed.