Free kids’ movie Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is hosting a free children’s movie at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, to celebrate Native American Heritage month. The movie is about a horse that discovers freedom with the help of a Lakota friend. It will be shown in the Youth Services Programing Room. For […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 3
Donations needed for Thanksgiving The Buxton Community Food Services Co-Op is seeking donations to fill its Thanksgiving baskets. Items needed include gravy, stuffing, turkeys and cranberry sauce. Donations can be dropped off at the co-op at the intersection of Long Plains and Haines Meadow roads in Buxton Center from 8:30-10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 3
Blood drive The American Red Cross is conducting a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS. Documentary reminder Saco River Community Media and Gorham Community TV are hosting a public premiere of the documentary “The Gunpowder Mills of Gorham […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 3
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony Parish at St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Crafters, vendors, books, puzzles, jewelry, children’s games, 50/50 raffle and baked goods. Concessions open all day with cheeseburgers, hot dogs, clam cakes, French fries, onion rings and baked beans. Holiday artisan fair – Saturday, Nov. […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 3
Bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out, no pre-orders. Two kinds of baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Wearing of masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested. $10; $5, under 12. For […]
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Gorham moves to update town’s Comprehensive Plan, protect natural resources
Work on the guidelines for future growth, last updated in 2016, should begin next year.
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Westbrook mission a thumbs-up for Veterans Day
Work on improvements and upgrades at Veterans Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery is complete and will be the site of the city’s Veterans Day ceremony next week.
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 27
Historians to hear Ledoux Arty Ledoux will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at its headquarters in Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Ledoux, a Marine Corps veteran, is director of the Westbrook Veteran Services Office. As always, historical society programs are free, open to the public […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 27
Superintendent seeks stakeholders’ input SAD 6 Superintendent Clay Gleason wants to hear from the public about his job performance. “I’ve been in my new role for about 100 days now. What are some things I should start, stop, or continue to do?” Gleason asks online at the Thought Exchange site. Gleason succeeded Paul Penna, who […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 27
Combating human trafficking A potluck meal and program about raising awareness of human trafficking is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Centerpoint Church, 53 County Road, Gorham. The meeting will feature two speakers, Steve Dyer and Tricia Grant, both “passionate about seeking justice for victims of sexual exploitation,” according to an announcement. Dyer […]