Tell your life story through memoir-writing workshops A series of workshops on writing a memoir is being offered by West Buxton Public Library and the Narragansett Number 1 Foundation. “Sit down and write the story only you can tell. No experience needed,” an announcement stated. “This online Zoom workshop will get your creative juices flowing […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 9
Friends of Walker Library hosting potluck Dec. 17 Friends of Walker Memorial Library are hosting a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street. New members are welcome to join or just pop in until 4 p.m. At the library, 800 Main St., library friends are making […]
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Gorham, Scarborough withhold connector support pending minor revisions
The Gorham Town Council will vote on the plan after Scarborough’s requested revisions are made.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 9
Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for take-out will also be available. Fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 2
Honored for her service City celebrates noted politician’s 90th birthday William “Bill” O’Gara, a well-known local political figure who turns 90 on Dec. 6, will be honored on his birthday with a drive-by parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his home at 29 Cardinal St. O’Gara, an Air Force veteran during the Korean […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 2
Santa leads holiday festivities Gorham ushered in the Christmas season Nov. 28 at Robie Park. Highlights included Santa, seen at left waving from a fire truck during a lengthy parade of vehicles decorated with lights. There was also a tree lighting, music, children’s activities and horse-drawn wagon rides. Officer welcomed to the ranks Officer Todd […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 2
Veterans to be honored at wreath ceremony Dec. 18 The South Buxton Cemetery on River Road at Tory Hill will conduct its annual Wreath Across America observance beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. The program opens with laying wreaths on veterans’ graves. Opening remarks are set for 11:45 a.m., followed by a moment of silence […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 2
Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 8, 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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We Love Fairs: Dec. 2
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail. More than 10 vendors with fine crafts and unique products, baked goods, books, wreaths plus church fundraising tables. Takeout lunch available. Christmas marketplace – Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 […]
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Gorham-Maine Mall connector plan takes shape
The Maine Turnpike Authority has been meeting with communities that will be impacted by the project and will meet with residents beginning next month.