Craft fair – Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., adjacent to Narragansett School, Main Street, Gorham. Sponsored by United Craftsmen. Parking will be in the Narragansett School lot, the public safety lot next to the skating rink and the bus loop as needed throughout the day. No parking on Chick Drive. Craft fair […]
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. 2
Ceremonial flag burning Gorham will burn U.S. flags retired from service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Gorham Public Works on Huston Road. Potluck with a purpose A church group combatting human trafficking resumes its Potluck With A Purpose meetings at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Summit Community Church, 53 County Road (Route […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 2
Westbrook School Department needs two new bus drivers Superintendent Peter Lancia said the school department has two openings for bus drivers. “Not bad, given the needs in some places,” Lancia said, referring to the widespread shortage. Lancia said Westbrook doesn’t offer a signing bonus, but does have paid training. For more information, visit westbrookschools.org or […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 2
Help with heating, electric bills available The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – commonly known as LIHEAP – provides help with heating costs to income-eligible households, whether they are homeowners or renters. LIHEAP may also be able to help with telephone and electric bills. Applicants will be required to provide the following: proof of […]
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Deadline to run for Gorham council, school board nears
A race for two seats on the Gorham Town Council is taking shape as the filing deadline for nomination papers is this Friday, Sept. 3. Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors said Wednesday that Town Council Chairperson Lee Pratt, Councilor Virginia Wilder Cross and former Councilor Paul Smith had returned nomination papers. Phil Gagnon, a former council […]
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Investigation continues into Portland native’s death following collision in Gorham
The investigation into the death of a Portland native who was struck and killed while riding a bicycle in Gorham Aug. 26 is continuing. Stephen Palmer, 72, who lived in Gorham at the time of his death, was killed after the bike he was riding collided with an SUV on Sebago Lake Road. Windham Rescue […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 2
Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Two kind of beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, a variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. Fundraiser to support veterans and their families, scholarships, and other programs. $10. Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 26
Vallee Square music Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats will entertain at Music at the Vallee Square Outside Dining Park from 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Discover Downtown Westbrook and the City of Westbrook sponsor the series that continues on Thursdays to Sept. 2. Saccarappa concert series Green Heron will perform when the Saccarappa Summer […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 26
New officers join Buxton Police Department Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline has introduced the department’s newest officers: Nicholas LaRiviere and Matthew Dahms. LaRiviere joined the agency in June after completing the 100-hour reserve officers course. He is currently in field training. Dahms joined the department in early August, coming to Buxton from Fryeburg Police Department. […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 26
Portland, Russian camera clubs exhibit at Baxter Library Art by members of the Portland Camera Club of Maine and the Spolokhi Photo Club of Archangel, Russia, will be on exhibit from Wednesday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Oct. 29, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit, “Bridges of Friendship,” provides Maine residents and those […]