Bean supper – Saturday, May 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6, free for ages 5 and under. Spaghetti dinner and dessert auction – Saturday, May 7, 5:30-7 p.m., […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: April 28
Local high school senior earns Eagle Scout Nicholas Ryder, 18, will officially become an Eagle Scout in a Monday, May 2, ceremony delayed by the pandemic. Ryder is a member of Boy Scout Troop 349 that meets at Buxton Center Baptist Church. Ryder supervised volunteers in replacing two walking path bridges and repairing a handrail […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 28
Casa Novello restaurant to reopen after new hires Casa Novello, which announced it was closing for good earlier this month due to a lack of staffing, will reopen Tuesday, May 3, according to its post on Facebook. The restaurant at 694 Main St. recently hired a chef and two new team members, it said. It […]
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Gorham Notes: April 28
Daytime Players to perform at senior center Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., in Gorham is presenting a special program by the Daytime Players at 10:30 a.m. May 11. The players are a group of local “senior thespians” and they will be presenting their own “At the Birth of TV,” an announcement said. “It […]
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We Love to Eat: April 28
Bean supper – Saturday, April 30, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads, rolls and butter, drinks, coffee and homemade pies. $10 adults; $5, children age 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: April 28
Book sale – Friday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Friends of Baxter Memorial Library. A model railroad by Maine3Railers will be on display. 2nd annual Congin Elementary School plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Congin School, parking lot, 410 Bridge […]
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Gorham neighbor has ax to grind over Robie Park trees
Gorham resident Mike Chabot is concerned the now vacant lot will be turned into a high school parking lot.
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Historic barn rising to glory again in Gorham
The refurbished framework of a 200-year-old barn is rebuilt at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.
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Buxton Notes: April 21
Detective joins Police Department The Buxton Police Department recently hired Paul Shaw, a detective who has more than 25 years of experience as a police officer and served in many law enforcement capacities during the course of his career, including as a supervisor. Shaw will serve as the department’s lead investigator for in-depth investigations, domestic […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 21
‘Give blood, give life’ Westbrook Knights of Columbus will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “This drive will have expanded hours and staff as we are combining this drive with the Westbrook Community Drive, which usually takes place […]