Residents to vote for Select Board, School Board Buxton voters will choose two for the Select Board, one Buxton representative to the SAD 6 Board of Directors and decide on a $58.8 million school budget when the polls open Tuesday, June 14. Cliff Emery, a former member of the Select Board, is challenging Chairperson Tom […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: June 9
Fire department announces new assistant chief Capt. Gary Wagner has been promoted to assistant Westbrook fire chief from interim assistant chief, according to Westbrook Fire Rescue. Wagner began his career in 1995 as a paramedic at Wells EMS and the Sanford Fire Department. He was hired as a per diem paramedic with Westbrook Rescue in […]
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Gorham council wipes $1.6M from school budget
Superintendent Heather Perry says a number of positions will be cut as a result, but there will be no layoffs.
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Gorham School Committee chairperson won’t participate in parent’s complaint hearing
After receiving an email the superintendent wrote to Chairperson Anne Schools, parent Eric Lane questions whether she “might have the same agenda” as the superintendent.
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Gorham residents concerned about two proposed rezonings
One of the changes would involve the Narragansett Game Sanctuary.
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We Love to Eat: June 9
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 15, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating.
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Gorham Notes: June 2
Zoning amendments hearing The Gorham Planning Board at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, will hold a public hearing on two proposed zoning map amendments. The vicinity of South Street to Brackett Road would change from rural and suburban residential district to urban expansion district. Also, the vicinity of New Portland and Lowell roads would change […]
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Buxton Notes: June 2
Historians to hear author The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will meet for a genealogical program at 7 p.m. June 21 at its headquarters, 100 Main St. (Route 4A), in Bar Mills. Face masks are required to attend. Author Frederick R. Boyle will present “Writing Books of Early Families of York County,” and he will sign copies […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 2
Filing assistance for Maine relief check The AARP Foundation TaxAide program and United Way’s CA$H program are offering tax filing services throughout June to assist folks who do not normally file in order for them to be eligible for government relief checks. The AARP reports relief checks of $850 will be mailed to most Maine […]
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We Love Sales: June 2
Plant, garden and book sale – Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Seeking donations of plants, seeds and “gently used” garden/backyard items such as garden tools, ceramic/clay pots, yard art, garden equipment, wheelbarrows and small patio furniture. Plastic pots or yogurt type containers also […]