Craft fair – Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. More than two dozen crafters and vendors offering items for Easter, Mother’s Day and hostess gifts. See Facebook for more details: facebook.com/whiterockgrange380.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: March 17
Pihcintu Choir performing at local church Maine’s multi-cultural Pihcintu Choir, with 35 girls representing 22 countries, will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St. Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served after the performance. The church can be reached at 839-6751. Lawn care workshops The […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 17
Blizzard Bash is sure to be a blast The annual Blizzard Bash is set for 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Walker Field on Walker Street, featuring crafts, games, snowshoeing and pizza. Parents are asked to join their children for this event. For more information, email mperry@westbrook.me.us. Seniors meet March 21 Michael Perry will entertain […]
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Buxton Notes: March 17
SAD 6 nomination papers due Nomination papers for five, at-large seats in School Administrative District 6 must be filed by 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, with registrars of voters in the district’s five towns to certify the signatures where they were collected. Candidates are also responsible for delivering certified papers by 4 p.m. Thursday, March […]
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Gorham Recreation weighs in how to spend pandemic funds
Proposals on how to spend the town’s $1.7 million in remaining American Rescue Plan funds range from extending the Cross Town Trail to a trash system for pet waste at trails and fields.
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We Love to Eat: March 17
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, March 18, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up dinners in the lower parking lot. Free community meal – Wednesday, March 23, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 10
‘Beware of the Banker’ book talk Maine author Barry Somes will discuss his crime fiction novel “Beware of the Banker” from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 11, at Roots Café, 20 School St., Westbrook. The book was inspired by the real-life story of notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. Somes will also preview two books to be […]
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Gorham Notes: March 10
Face masks optional in town buildings Wearing face masks in Gorham’s municipal facilities is now optional as of March 7 because the town’s transmission level is medium, according to the CDC. Masks will continue to be available for individuals who want to wear one. If the county transmission level returns to high, the town’s mask […]
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Buxton Notes: March 10
Police patrolling Pleasant Point Park Police officers are patrolling Pleasant Point Park on Simpson Road on foot in addition to vehicle patrols to enforce traffic and parking violations, Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline said. “We will also be working closely with the Maine Warden Service and Maine State Police to deter disorderly conduct and underage […]
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Civil War soldier monument fading, but not forgotten in Gorham
The town council approves $4,000 for a structural analysis of the marble and granite marker to determine the restoration needs.