The precision tool maker in Gorham is working to help boost the skilled trade workforce in Maine.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
We Love to Eat: Aug. 5
Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Two kinds of beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $10. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 11, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity […]
We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 5
Craft fair and sale – Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the lawn at the Tory Hill Meetinghouse, intersection routes 202 and 112, Buxton. A wide variety of tables will be showing and selling crafts and/or slightly used lawn sale items. This event is in conjunction with Dorcas Fest/Community Day. The church will sell […]
Gorham Notes: July 29
Perry awarded trophy at rainy car show Kenney Aldrich, president of Gorham Lions, said the club’s car show on July 25 at Gorham High School was a “washout.” Aldrich expected 150 cars but only 30 showed up because of the morning rain showers, bouncing droplets off mirror finishes of classics. Ralph Perry, a Gorham contractor, […]
Buxton Notes: July 29
Call for classic cars The historic Royal Brewster Mansion at Tory Hill is hosting the annual Cars & Coffee show from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 7, on mansion grounds at the intersection of Routes 202 and 112. The show highlights classic vehicles during the combined town of Buxton Community Day and Dorcas Fest, […]
Westbrook Notes: July 29
Grange to honor Wilson Highland Lake Grange #87 in Westbrook will present Pat Wilson with its Community Service Award at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Grange, 9 Hardy Road. The award recognizes Wilson’s dedication as a Windham teacher and for her work as a volunteer in Westbrook. The presentation will be followed by refreshments. […]
We Love to Eat: July 29
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 31, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks required for those who are not vaccinated. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 4, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran […]
We Love Fairs and Sales: July 29
Craft fair and sale – Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in conjunction with Dorcas Fest/Community Day, Tory Hill Meetinghouse lawn, intersection Routes 202 and 112, Buxton. Crafts and slightly used items; Dorcas Society community raffle, baked goods tables; church sale of hot dogs, chips, drinks and salad. Bob Costigan will perform from […]
Westbrook Notes: July 22
Celebrating parish unity Westbrook music scene The Middle Men will entertain when live Music at the Vallee Square Outside Dining Park opens at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22. Discover Downtown Westbrook and the city sponsor the series that continues on Thursdays weekly to Sept. 2. The Quiet Riot Act will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Gorham Notes: July 22
Knights offer a helping hand A Baby Bottle Drive organized by Knights of Columbus Council 10221 at St. Anne in Gorham resulted in a donation of more than $2,500 to Mother Seton House in Fryeburg. From Father’s Day through the end of June, the Knights placed empty baby bottles at St. Anne for parishioners to […]