Wreath ceremony honors local veterans Volunteers placed nearly 600 donated wreaths on veterans’ gravesites during the South Buxton Cemetery Association’s ceremony honoring veterans Dec. 18. An American flag flew high above the ceremony from a Buxton Fire Department ladder truck during the well-attended event. The observance was held in conjunction with the national Wreaths Across […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Navy hospital corpsman has Christmas homecoming in Buxton
Bonny Eagle graduate Kiara Field is home for the holidays after being away for 18 months.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 24-29
Free Christmas Eve dinner – Friday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by a short church service at 6 p.m. Free take-out Christmas dinner – Saturday, Dec. 25, noon-1 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Storm date […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 16
Cub Scouts present American flag ceremony Webelos 2 Den in Cub Scout Pack 85 presented a special ceremony about the American flag, posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Dec. 7 Town Council meeting. The fifth-grade group sponsored by Cressey Road United Methodist Church presented a reading of “Ragged Old Flag” […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 16
Bar Mills church hosts tree festival, holiday service Over a dozen decorated trees are on display at the annual Christmas Tree Festival at Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive. The trees can be viewed during services on Sundays Dec. 19 and 26 from 10-11 a.m. The church also will hold services beginning at […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 16
Historical society book, calendar available The Westbrook Historical Society has some nice stocking stuffers available for shoppers. The organization is selling a book produced by President Mike Sanphy, “Westbrook Remembered,” a collection of city photographs from times past. Fifty copies sold out during an open house Dec. 11, but Sanphy said Monday that 15o more […]
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Candidates in House District 27 special election outline priorities
The three Gorham residents are running for the seat representing part of Gorham and part of Scarborough.
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Wreath-laying ceremonies this Saturday to honor veterans
Wreaths Across America observances in Buxton and Westbrook will pay tribute to those who served in U.S. wars.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 15
Pre-pay, drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, cole slaw and dessert. $12; dinners can be ordered by visiting gorhamknights.org. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 9
New Year festivities promise plenty of fun and excitement The annual New Year Gorham celebration is set for 3-9 p.m. Dec. 31, with shows at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., and Shaw Gym in the municipal center, 75 South St. The following are scheduled at Shaw Gym: Wild Life Encounters, with three shows beginning […]