Westbrook Historical Society hosting noted local author Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in its museum at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic will be his book “Four C’s” about Johnny Cumberland, a Westbrook native who played and coached professional baseball […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 30
Keep Gorham beautiful and volunteer for clean-up day The Gorham Conservation Commission welcomes everyone to Gorham Cleans Up from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 3. A rain date has been set for Oct. 17. The areas of focus will be the village and South Street to County Road (Route 22). To register as a […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 30
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct 2, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Hosted by the post auxiliary. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $10, all you can eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 23
Public works department accepting applications Buxton is accepting applications for a full-time laborer/equipment operator in the public works department. Duties include lawn mowing, town road maintenance, snow plowing and other duties as assigned. This job consists of heavy, manual labor, including lifting, shoveling, raking and operating chainsaws, large trucks and other equipment. Requirements include a […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 23
Friends of Walker Library welcoming new members Kelly Day of Friends of Walker Library is encouraging those interested in joining or learning more about the group to attend its next meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the library, 800 Main St. Members are planning their annual holiday open house in December. Day said […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 23
Police chief announces promotion, new patrol officer Police Chief Christopher Sanborn has announced that Michael Coffin has been promoted to sergeant from school resource officer, named his replacement and hired a new patrol officer. Coffin, who became supervisor of the midnight shift Monday, began working in Gorham in 1999 and was assigned as a detective […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 23
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 25, 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 sit inside. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested and hand sanitizer will be available. Free community […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 16
Westbrook Senior Citizens to meet Sept. 20 Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the community center, 426 Bridge St. Club President Michelle LeClerc said Marc Mailhot will entertain. King Memphis concert King Memphis will entertain at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St. Band members […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 16
Photo exhibit spotlights Maine, Russian works The opening reception for an exhibit of photographs called “Bridges of Friendship” will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit features photography by members of the Portland Camera Club and Photo Club Spolokhi in Archangel, Russia. Dennis Marrotte of Westbrook, […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 16
MaineHealth conducting flu clinic at Buxton Town Hall A flu clinic is set for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The vaccine is free with proof of insurance. Those attending the clinic will be required to wear a mask and social distance at all times. The clinic is administrated […]