The group has concerns about the environmental impact, but the developer is turning over almost half the acreage to the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham school tech director retires after 40-year career in education
Dennis Crowe was a teacher, coach and youth sports official before retiring as Gorham’s director of technology June 30, during a career in education that spanned 40 years. Crowe spent 14 years as director of technology for Gorham schools, according to Superintendent Heather Perry. “Over those years, Dennis worked brilliantly to bring the Gorham Schools […]
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We Love to Eat: July 14
Free community meal – Wednesday, July 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating.
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We Love Sales and Fairs: July 14
Church yard sale – Saturday, July 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Clothes, furniture and collectibles. Church lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, Route 112, Buxton. Vendors needed during the Dorcas Fest and Buxton 250th celebration. To reserve space, […]
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Buxton Notes: July 7
Firefighter awarded for 60-year career Veteran firefighter Gene Harmon was honored June 18 at the Town Meeting for 60 years of service to Buxton Fire-Rescue. Over the decades, Harmon has served as a firefighter, deputy chief, acting chief and safety officer. The 2015-2016 annual town report was dedicated in part to him, Fire Chief Nathan […]
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Gorham Notes: July 7
Baxter museum welcomes public for tours Baxter House Museum is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August. Built in 1797, the house passed through several owners before being purchased by Dr. Elihu Baxter in 1812. Baxter’s family eventually moved to Portland. The museum was the boyhood home of […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 7
Town hosting statewide Eid al-Adha party An Eid al-Adha celebration at Westbrook Community Center will include children’s activities, music and food, and a chance to gather with others from across the state. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10, and is free and open to the public. Eid al-Adha is […]
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Lifelong Buxton resident reflects on town’s long history
Buxton turns 250 July 14 and Richard “Sandy” Atkinson has 85 years’ worth of memories about it.
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We Love Sales and Fairs: July 7
Annual open-air fair – Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Flea market, vendors, food booth, auction board, plant sale, raffle calendar and coffee and donuts. Church yard sale – Saturday, July 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Clothes, […]
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We Love to Eat: June 7
Takeout pot roast supper – Saturday, July 9, 5-6 p.m. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Menu includes potatoes and gravy, green beans, carrots, a roll and a brownie, $12. Order in advance by calling 655-7749 before noon Saturday, July 9, and leave a message with name, number of meals and time of […]