Spirit Walk rescheduled The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society has postponed its Spirit Walk in the South Buxton Cemetery to sometime in the fall. The walk was originally planned for the town’s 250th birthday celebration, but organizers decided to reschedule the walk because of the large number of other events Aug. 5-7 during the town celebration. The […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 18
Patriot’s grave to be marked Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum in a ceremony on Oct. 8 will mark the grave of Ephraim Smith, a Gorham patriot involved in the famous 1773 Boston Harbor event who is buried in White Rock. Association participants will likely wear period garb during the ceremony, Gorham Historical Society President […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 18
Community Fest set for Tuesday Community Fest is set for 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and features a pool party, live music, food trucks, arts, crafts, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, disc golf and cornhole. Admission is free. It’s “a great way to have some family fun before school […]
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‘Perfect storm’ of construction causing traffic headaches in Westbrook
Main Street may fully reopen in mid-September, Mechanic Street work will continue into November and the William Clarke Drive project will continue until spring.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 18
Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Pandemic precautions such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating are still in place. Italian supper – Saturday, Aug. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Annual August supper includes salad bar and dessert. […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 11
Lions car show a big success A 1965 Chevy Impala owned by Sid Page of Windham was declared the Best in Show at the Gorham Lions Club car show July 30. The Lions Choice award went to Jo-Ann and Ron Turner of Wells for their 1950 Willy’s Jeepster convertible. The car show attracted 125 entries […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 11
Knights host blood drive The Westbrook Knights of Columbus Council 2219 will host an American Red Cross Blood drive from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, in St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS or log on to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code KOCWestbrook to […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 11
Library continues memoir workshops West Buxton Public Library will continue to fund workshops on writing a memoir from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom. The workshop series began in January with a grant from the Narragansett Number One Foundation. Workshops are free and participants are welcome to join at any […]
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SAD 6 board chairperson says fellow member has stalked him over residency
Nathan Carlow of Buxton has called on Donald Marean to “cease all stalking behavior” that includes taking photos of Carlow’s car parked at his grandmother’s home in Westbrook.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 11
Souper supper – 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Falmouth, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Soup, breads, salad, desserts and beverages, served at table, free to the community. Baked bean supper – 4:30-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, Acacia Lodge, 663 Royalsborough Road, Durham. Includes hot dogs, pasta, cornbread, rolls, salads, pickles & pies. $10. Free […]