Changes have been made to cafeteria seating at Village Elementary School “to tighten” safety procedures, school officials say.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 28
Gorham National Guardsman commended Capt. Christopher Lloyd of Gorham received special recognition following his service as commander of Headquarters Company of the 133rd Engineer Battalion in the Maine National Guard. “The 133rd Engineer Battalion recognizes Capt. Christopher Lloyd’s superior leadership and he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal,” Lt. Col. Shanon Cotta, battalion commander of […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 28
Ground broken for credit union branch on long-vacant lot Atlantic Federal Credit Union commemorated the start of construction for its newest branch, located at 90 Riverside St., in a ceremony Oct. 22. The new branch will be at the corner of Riverside Street and Larrabee Road, a site that has been vacant for years. Westbrook […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 28
Toy Box volunteers needed to build holiday cheer The Buxton Toy Box Committee needs volunteers to build a half dozen boxes to collect donations of toys for the holiday giving program. It will be about a half-day project and the date will be set by the availability of volunteers. Supplies will be provided. “We are […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Special election on horizon to replace Bailey in House
Former state Sen. Jim Boyle. D-Gorham, will run to replace Kyle Bailey, who has resigned from the Gorham-Scarborough House seat, and other candidates have yet to be named.
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available for those who do not want to eat inside. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested and hand sanitizer will be available. Free community […]
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We Love Fairs & Sales: Oct. 28
Sparkle in October – Saturday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-noon, Saint Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth Foreside. Clothing and accessories. Christmas and craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant sale, silent auction, baked goods, books, puzzles, jewelry, 50/50 raffle, and local crafters […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 21
Intersection now a four-way stop, roundabout coming Buxton Police Department has announced that the Maine Department of Transportation has converted the intersection of Long Plains, County, Broadturn and Portland roads into a four-way stop. The change became effective Oct. 12. In the past, traffic on Long Plains Road traveled through without stopping. “While this is […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 21
UNE offers free dental cleanings at housing authority Dental hygiene students from the University of New England are offering free cleanings for Westbrook Housing Authority residents age 55 and up through a partnership between the housing authority and UNE’s Center for Excellence in Aging and Health. Cleanings are offered every Thursday to those who live […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 21
Meet the candidates running for office Gorham Community Access Media (GoCAM) will air a meet-the-candidate series for the public to meet Town Council and Gorham School Committee candidates at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, on Gorham Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and the town of Gorham webpage at gorham-me.org/gorham-governmenteducation-television. Grand opening Sidecar Wine, Whiskey & Tapas […]