50 years ago: Town gunfight “Miracle Spares Policemen, By-Standers in Gun Fight” was a front-page headline in the American Journal June 28, 1972. In the exchange of gunfire between police and two men who broke away from a Vermont jail, Patrolman Harold “Buzzy” Stultz emptied his handgun before facing a gun barrel 3 feet away, […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat: June 23
Bean supper – Saturday, June 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Menu includes casseroles, salads, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Adults, $10; children 8 and younger, $5. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Takeout available. Suggested donation for […]
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Gorham Notes: June 16
Azul Tequila garners Golden Spoon award Azul Tequila’s tacos were tops and earned the Golden Spoon Award in the town’s annual Taste Walk after attendees sampled dishes at 16 eateries June 5. The award-winning tacos at Azul Tequila, 29 School St., are made with beef or chicken and served with rice and beans. Junction Bowl […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 16
Tune in to a trio of summer concerts series Summer concert schedules are in play, starting with a performance by Josephine County Band at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Conant Homestead, 99 Conant St. The farm opens at 6 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. Concert-goers should bring their own chairs. The free […]
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Buxton Notes: June 16
Annual report honors town clerk as Buxton marks 250th year The 2022 Buxton Town Report commemorating the 250th anniversary of its incorporation as a town in 1772 is dedicated to Town Clerk John Myers, who has served the municipality for almost four decades. The Buxton native has been the town clerk for 36 consecutive years […]
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Buxton sends Peters, Blier back to Select Board
Nathan Carlow claims the Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board and voters Tuesday also approve the school district’s approve the $58.8 million budget.
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$46.4 million school budget overwhelmingly approved in Gorham
Voter approval, 1,013 to 589, followed a Town Council vote June 7 to wipe $1.6 million from the School Committee’s proposed plan.
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Parade honors Gorham’s 2022 grads
School buses, police cruisers and fire trucks accompanied vehicles decked out with balloons and congratulatory signs in a parade to honor the Gorham High School Class of 2022 following graduation ceremonies June 12.
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We Love to Eat: June 17
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken, such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating. Bean supper – Saturday, June 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of […]
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Gorham Notes: June 9
Town to vote on road upgrades, school budget Gorham residents will vote Tuesday, June 14, on several referendums, including a $46.4 million school budget, up from $44.2 million. The Town Council Tuesday cut nearly $1.6 million from the School Committee’s proposed $48 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The approved $46.4 million […]