Mayor Michael Foley has no opponents as he seeks a second term.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Gorham councilor denounces ‘vile’ attacks against him over old Oath Keepers link
In an interview with the American Journal, Benjamin Hartwell explains his position in the wake of reports that he was once a member of the group allegedly involved in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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We Love to Eat: Sept.15
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 21, 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. Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, bread, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Sept. 8
Local boy Hadlock hero An 8-year-old from Buxton was honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock Field in Portland last month for the courage he’s displayed while battling cancer. Henry Reiss, the son of Dawn and Dave Reiss, is the final of four Anthem Heroes at Hadlock to be recognized during the 2022 season. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Sept. 8
Free food Everyone is welcome to free veggies, fruit, meat and bread when The Locker Project hosts an open table at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., and at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at First Baptist Church, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Safety Day “Kids Safety Day” will be […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 8
Police recruit new K-9 Officer Aaron Erickson and Storm, a 1½-year-old Belgian Malinois, have reinstated the Gorham Police Department’s K-9 team. The department, which had been without a K-9 team since June 2021, received a $2,700 grant from the Masons to re-establish the program. “We are very excited to resume this program with a new […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham School Committee to rule on gender posters
The School Committee will meet Sept. 14 to discuss whether Superintendent Heather Perry’s decision to deny a father’s request to remove posters that define terms such as cisgender, transgender and nonbinary from the middle school should be overturned.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham council delays rezoning wildlife sanctuary
Residents raise concerns about the potential impact of increased housing density on natural resources in the Narragansett Game Sanctuary.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Sept. 8
Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 10, 4:30-6 p.m., Buxton Center Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Hot dogs, two kinds of beans, chop suey, coleslaw and desserts. $10. Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept.14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions are still being taken, such as wearing masks except while […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Sept. 8
Indoor yard sale – Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., White Rock Friendship Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. All money raised will benefit a scholarship fund for a Gorham High School senior. Craftsmen fest – Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chick Property, 270 Main St., Gorham. Fall festival sponsored by […]