Cub Scout builds a Santa Claus Lego car Finn Theriault, a Tiger Cub from Pack 349 in Buxton, was one of more than 60 Cubs and Scouts who participated in the annual Lego Pinewood Derby Nov. 12 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade, according to a press release. Finn built a Santa Claus car. “Santa knows […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 24
No Food truck Friday A food truck will not be at Westbrook Community Center on Nov. 25. 50 years ago The American Journal reported on Nov. 22, 1972, that Sandra Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee of Union Street, was visiting in Germany. Sandra was a nurse at New England Deaconess Hospital in […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 24
Horne joins Northern Light team Dr. Jennifer Horne, DO, has joined the Northern Light Mercy Primary Care facility in Gorham, 74 County Road, and is now accepting patients. Horne has undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residencies in family medicine and neuromusculoskeletal/osteopathic manipulative medicine at […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 24
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers are available for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Those who are not vaccinated are encouraged to wear face masks. Hand sanitizer is available. Free community meal […]
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Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 17
Police vehicle technician recognized Public Safety Vehicle Technician Shawn Adams has been named the Police Department’s employee of the third quarter. The recognition is for “his work in maintaining our department’s fleet of vehicles, his responsiveness to the needs of his officers, and his willingness to take on new projects,” according to a Facebook posting. This […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 17
Free Thanksgiving meal Roxanne Moody and a staff of volunteers are preparing for their 13th annual Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 24. The meals will be prepared at Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, where they may be picked up. Volunteers will deliver meals to those who cannot pick them them up. “We cannot promise […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 17
Retired horse goes to college Futures For Standardbreds, a Buxton organization committed to rescuing, retraining and rehoming standardbred horses, recently placed one of its graduates in a prestigious equine studies program. “(Aussie) is an Australian-born, 13-year-old gelding who, from the start of training, showed great patience, steady gaits and a noticeable confidence,” Robyn Cuffey, executive […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Nov. 17
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Cumberland United Methodist Church, 5 Upper Methodist Road, West Cumberland. Crafts, gifts, white elephant table, cookie walk, silent auction, and lunch with hot dogs, tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. To rent a table, call Pat at 657-4638. Old-fashioned Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 17
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Nov. 18, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert; $12. No seated service at this time. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. For more information, go to gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320. Free Thanksgiving dinner – Saturday, Nov. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., First […]