Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out, no pre-orders. Meal includes baked kidney and pea beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Unvaccinated guests are encouraged to wear face masks. $10; $5 under 12. Follow White […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 6
Pre-order bean supper to go – Saturday, Jan. 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Kidney and pea beans, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and a dessert bar. Call 892-9521 by Friday, Jan. 7, to reserve. Double orders, $20; single, $10. Free community meal – Wednesday, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 30
Supporting the Locker Project Winter overnight parking ban now in effect No motor vehicle may be parked on any street in Westbrook for more than an hour between midnight and 6 a.m. through April 15, according to posting by the Westbrook Police Department. Those without driveways can park in a number of local lots, including […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 30
Volunteers needed to serve on committees and boards Have you ever thought about volunteering your time to benefit your community? If so, now is the time. The Town Council Appointments Committee is accepting applications until Jan. 21 for residents to serve on almost a dozen boards and committees. Positions are available on the Planning Board, […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 30
Police sight mystery man, mysterious light on Christmas Buxton police on Dec. 25 reported on its Facebook page that a strange red light was seen bouncing across the sky all over the Buxton area. One “witness” told dispatch “the light was bright enough to cut through fog as thick as peanut butter.” After checking around […]
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COVID switches New Year Gorham shows to virtual
The New Year’s Eve show will go on this year in Gorham, but with a virtual format. Disappointed New Year Gorham organizers decided just days before the annual celebration to cancel in-person attendance at the musical performances and other entertainment scheduled for the night of Friday, Dec. 31. The exception will be the fireworks display, […]
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Legends racecar team making tracks to new Buxton home
A Legends racecar builder and parts business is relocating from Saco to Long Plains Road in Buxton after receiving Planning Board approval Monday. G.O. Motorsports built, owns and races the reigning world champion vehicle in the pro class for Legend cars. It captured the 2021 title in the October final at Charlotte Motor Speedway in […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 30
Free community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 5, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 23
Proclamation for Plummer’s Gorham police sergeant again escorts Wreaths Across America “It is just an amazing feeling of humility and gratitude,” Gorham Police Sgt. Ted Hatch said about escorting Wreaths Across America, the convoy that delivers wreaths every year for veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Artlington, Virginia. Hatch has escorted the convoy through […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 23
Library friends celebrate the season with Santa Friends of Walker Memorial Library gathered for a holiday potluck meal Dec. 17 at American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street. A Yankee swap followed the meal. Friends President Lorraine Glidden said Dennis Marrotte hosted the event. Santa got wind of the Christmas party and made a surprise […]