Main Street and River Road intersection and the Tory Hill intersection of Beech Plains Road, Narragansett Trail and River Road each had 19 crashes in 2021.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
High crash intersections in Gorham drop from 11 to 6
The Bernard P. Rines Bypass and Narragansett Street roundabout led the town’s most dangerous intersections with 19 crashes in 2021
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Special town meeting in Buxton Feb. 2
Buxton will hold a special town meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, to vote on the use of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. The town wants to appropriate $58,000 to upgrade the town-wide phone system and to spend $169,984 for improved patient care and transport equipment for the Fire and Rescue Department. A […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 20
Town seeks proposals to preserve local rural land Gorham is looking for potentially developable land in the rural district to be preserved from future development, with or without conservation stakeholders. “This request for information provides prospective respondents with enough information to submit a complete request,” the town said in an announcement on its website. Those […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Jan. 20
Explore your life’s story at memoir-writing workshop A series of memoir-writing workshops is being offered at the West Buxton Public Library via Zoom. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, participants will get acquainted and learn Zoom procedures and workshop guidelines. Writing prompts and a fun exercise will also be included. Guest presenter Elizabeth Peavey will discuss “How […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 20
Historical society now open twice a week The Westbrook Historical Society, 426 Bridge St., is now open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Saturdays. The headquarters and museum can be open by special appointment for group meetings or research by calling 854-5588. Library friends to meet Friends of Walker Memorial Library will hold its monthly […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Tommy Shaw remembered as ‘one of a kind’ business and family man
The co-founder of Gorham Sand & Gravel died Jan. 13 from COVID and pneumonia.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Winter Guide 2022: Sled, ski and skate your way through winter
Winter in Maine affords plenty of opportunities for families to play outside together. Traditional sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating are all great, cold-weather activities and there are many places within a short ride from most areas in Southern Maine. Recreation departments in most communities have winter opportunities available to the public. Windham Parks and […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Winter Guide 2022: A curmudgeon’s take on the $eason
The Maine winter season is beautiful; picturesque with snow frozen on evergreen boughs, skiing, sledding and skating. Winter fun? Humbug. After all, winter in Maine is nine months long, with another three months of just tough sledding. It all boils down to a bill of expense in an effort to stay warm and comfortable. It’s […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Jan. 20
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Jan. 21, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Order dinners online by visiting gorhamknights.org. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw and dessert for $12. Free community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 26, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored […]