The Gorham School Department needs voter approval to spend cash in hand to pay for a higher-than-expected bill to fix the pumps at the middle school.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Bonny Eagle launches search for new superintendent
SAD 6 is launching a state and national search to replace Paul Penna, who is retiring in June.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton voters to weigh in on enlarging business district zoning
The question is the sole item on the town’s local ballot Nov. 2.
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 20
Spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 23, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, salads and homemade pies. $10; children age 8 and under, $5. Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 27, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity […]
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We Love Fairs: Oct. 20
Artisan craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hiram Cultural Center, 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram. Botanical scarves, hooked rugs and kits, dried flowers, notecards, framed art, wood carvings, jewelry, knitted items and much more. Refreshments available include beverages, breakfast pastries, lunch items and desserts. Drawing to win two $50 gift cards to Krista’s […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 14
Town Farm Haunt promises a scary good time Register your family for the Town Farm Haunt, Buxton Recreation Department’s socially distanced Halloween walk, from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The cost is $10 per family. Visitors will walk with a lit candle on a .6-mile trail around the park to see skeletons, cemeteries, witches and […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 14
Japanese musician last performer in music series Kodo Araki will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, ending the Saccarappa Summer Concert Series at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., Westbrook. Araki is a sixth-generation master of the shakuhachi – an end-blown bamboo flute. “It is a seemingly simple, yet deeply complex instrument with […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 14
Senior center open house Oct. 18 The Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., Gorham, is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 18. Singer and musician Red Gallagher will entertain at 11 a.m. with some oldies. Open house activities include a free raffle, door prizes and refreshments. Brush drop-off at […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Curtis chosen as Gorham Business Person of the Year 2021
Mark Curtis of Gorham Sand & Gravel is “passionate about our community and makes Gorham a better place,” the president of the Gorham Business Exchange said.
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Two incumbents defend seats in three-way race for Gorham school board
Darryl Wright, Anne Schools and Liesl Turner weigh in on the pandemic and facility needs.