Presumpscot River’s secrets Secrets of the Presumpscot River is the topic at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at the North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Michael Shaughnessy, of Westbrook, president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River, will speak. “More than 100 years ago, the Presumpscot River was dammed at the […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Summer concert season kicks off with Mundy
Irish singer-songwriter to perform in Westbrook concert season kickoff Mundy is on a U.S. tour and will be in concert on Saturday, June 21, at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., in Westbrook. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and the grounds open at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $15 to $20 for the performer. Parking […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham and Westbrook
Bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6 p.m. UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, coffee and punch. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 838-1832 or go to northgorhamchurch.org by 5 p.m. June […]
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Gorham voters pass school budget despite opposition campaign
Nearly 53% of the town’s voters supported the school budget, which faced an organized opposition campaign.
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Westbrook passes school budget
City voters passed the $54 million school budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Trash talk likely to pack Buxton town meeting
The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, and discusses joining ecomaine for trash disposal.
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Westbrook Notes: High school, community celebrate the class of 2025
High school grads hear inspiring messages The 148th Westbrook High School class of graduates received diplomas in commencement exercises June 7 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Katy Rice, vice chair of the Westbrook School Committee, told graduates to be proud of their accomplishments. “We are so proud of you,” Rice said. Co-Principal Patrick Colgan challenged […]
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Gorham Notes: Volunteers sought for Affordable Housing Committee
Volunteers sought for Affordable Housing Committee The Town Council Appointments Committee is seeking citizen volunteers for a newly formed Affordable Housing Committee. The Town Council last week adopted a charter for the committee. “The committee has been created for the purpose of aiding in the town’s response to those adverse housing trends, including rising housing […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Chili and chowder cook-off – Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $8 suggested donation, $20 family. Proceeds to benefit Vacation Bible School for July 2025. Bean supper – Saturday, June 14, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of beans, American chop […]
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Gorham prepares to grapple with affordable housing
Town Council establishes a charter for an affordable housing committee as residents face rising home costs with limited options.