Spring brush disposal Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, will accept brush from 8 a.m. to noon May 7 and 21 for Gorham residents. Brush will only be accepted during drop-off weekends at a specified time, and stumps and commercial drop-offs will not be accepted at any time. Leaves and grass clippings will be accepted […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham school board OKs budget with 9.5% tax increase
The $48 million spending plan passed 5-2 and next goes before a combined School Committee and Town Council workshop May 10.
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Robie Park tree removal upsets some Gorham residents
Arborists say the trees were damaged and needed to come down to prevent people from getting hurt by falling limbs.
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We Love to Eat: April 21
Free community meal – Wednesday, April 27, 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, April 30, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: April 21
Craft show at USM – Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, Campus Avenue, University of Southern Maine Gorham campus. Annual fundraiser for field hockey, women’s and men’s soccer and volleyball programs, with handcrafted products by artisans from around Maine and New England. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or of a negative […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 14
Celebrating 100 years Rink off-limits during parking lot work The Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink off Lincoln Street in Westbrook will be temporarily closed next week and likely through June as construction gets underway for a concrete parking lot. In addition to the parking lot, other improvements will be made, including an easy-in, easy-out hand-carry […]
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Gorham Notes: April 14
New police officer joins force Officer Peter Cates was sworn in April 4 as a member of the Gorham Police Department. Cates last year earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Thomas College. He has two years of experience as a corrections officer at York County Jail. He will be assigned to Gorham’s midnight […]
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Buxton Notes: April 14
Residents to vote on $200K truck at special town meeting Voters will be asked about appropriating $200,000 to buy a trash truck and $16,285 for railings at the transfer station when a special town meeting convenes at 7 p.m. April 27 in the municipal building at 185 Portland Road. Funds for both items would come […]
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We Love to Eat: April 14
Free community meal – Wednesday, April 20, 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. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs: April 14
Craft show at USM – Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, USM Gorham campus. Annual fundraiser for field hockey, women’s and men’s soccer, and volleyball programs. Artisans from Maine and New England will sell handcrafted products. Proof of COVID vaccination or of negative test within 72 hours required. For more […]