Gift a Buxton 250 tee Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, has a limited number of Buxton 250 T-shirts for sale in sizes small, 2X and 3X. All sizes are $5 each and would make a great Christmas gift. Residents interested in purchasing a shirt can stop by Town Hall during regular business hours. […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 15
Winter driving tips for seniors A speaker from AAA will present a program on winter driving at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, at Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St. The senior center is located in the Little Falls Activity Center. This free event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsor a […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 15
Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 17, 8-11 a.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Proceeds benefit Project Graduation for an alcohol- and chem-free graduation for Westbrook High School class of 2023. All you can eat; $8; $4, children. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. […]
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Wreath ceremonies to remember veterans in Buxton, Westbrook cemeteries
South Buxton Cemetery and Westbrook’s Woodlawn Cemetery will participate in the Wreaths Across America honor for veterans on Saturday, Dec. 17.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 8
Holiday open house at library Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., are hosting a holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 10. Everyone is invited. Santa will visit the Children’s Room at various times between noon and 4 p.m. and he will be available for photos. Children under age 18 may choose a […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 8
Assistant principal honored Lowell Oyster, assistant principal of Bonny Eagle Middle School, has been named Maine’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals’ Association. Oyster received the award because of his “strong emphasis on community outreach. He has the ability to build connections across diverse stakeholders and goes to extraordinary lengths […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 8
Bruni, Sanborn to escort wreaths Gorham Police Sgt. David Bruni and Officer Eric Sanborn will escort the Wreaths Across America convoy carrying thousands of wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The event is billed as the nation’s longest veterans’ parade. The convoy of trucks will leave Lubec Saturday, Dec. 10, […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 8
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, bread, beverages and homemade pies. $10; tickets available at the door. Advance orders for takeout are accepted by calling 854-9157. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 8
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 733 Main St., Westbrook. More than 35 vendors, local artists, crafters and treats.
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‘It’s overwhelming’: Westbrook faces potential surge of homeless
Local churches, residents and city officials are working to prepare as federal funding for rent assistance and for sheltering asylum seekers ends Jan. 1.