Two candidates are hoping to land a three-year term on the School Committee in Westbrook’s Ward 3 race in the city’s election next month. Three-term incumbent Noreen Poitras is facing challenger Flynn Ross, a school and community volunteer. Poitras, 55, is frustrated with the state’s formula for funding school districts, while Ross says Westbrook schools […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 13
Goldberg speaks at post Capt. Steve Goldberg, a 15-year veteran of the Westbrook Police Department, was the guest speaker for October at American Legion Post 62. Goldberg spoke about a variety of issues, according to Post Commander Dennis Marrotte. “A growing city, Westbrook Police Department is working with traffic and construction issues, drugs, homeless people, […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 13
Land trust foliage walk Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will host a fall foliage walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, through the forest and along the river at its Hawkes Preserve, accessible at the Great Falls School trailhead off Justice Way. There will be a walk for adults and and a walk for families, which […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 13
‘Factory Girls’ talk at Historical Society Author Elizabeth DeWolfe, history professor and co-founder of women’s and gender studies at the University of New England, will speak when the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at its headquarters at 100 Main St., Buxton. DeWolfe’s topic will be “The Great Turnout of 1841: […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 13
Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions, such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating, are still being taken. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. […]
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We Love Fairs & Sales: Oct. 13
Harvest, craft, bake sale – Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Portland Elks Lodge, 1945B Congress St., Portland. More than 35 crafters. Italian pastries, homemade candles and much more. Free admission and plenty of parking. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony Parish at St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 […]
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School overcrowding a focus in race for Gorham School Committee
Voters will choose two board members from three candidates on Nov. 8.
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Boston Tea Party patriot gets his due
A private ceremony Saturday honored a Gorham patriot who heaved British tea overboard in the Boston Tea Party protest 249 years ago. Ephraim Smith was a 22-year-old sailor at the time of the tea party, Dec. 16,1773. He later bought a farm in Gorham where he lived, died and was buried. At the remote burial […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 6
Farr dies at 80 Retired Westbrook Police Sgt. Timothy G. Farr, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7. He was born in Portland on Nov. 2, 1941. “The state of Maine has lost a great citizen and law enforcement professional. And for those of us that knew Tim, we have lost a father, a […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 6
Futures for Standardbreds hosts fundraiser Oct. 15 Futures For Standardbreds, a Buxton-based organization that rescues and retrains and harness race horses as they transition from life on the track to life as pleasure horses, will host a fundraiser from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Funky Bow Brewery, 21 Ledgewood Lane, Lyman. The event will […]