A loyal patron Free food Two food distribution programs are being held in Westbrook this summer. Boxes of free food will be distributed from 3-4 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1 in the First Baptist Church parking lot, 713-715 Main St. The Locker Project distributes the food to help children who are food insecure. Beginning June […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Bakery setting up shop this summer in Gorham Village
Nancy Ames plans to open the Sullivan House Bakery Aug. 1.
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In Westbrook, music will be in the air everywhere this summer
The Saccarappa Summer Concert Series, Vallee Square Concert Series and city concerts in Riverbank Park all promise to deliver a variety of local entertainment.
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We Love to Eat: June 17
Curbside Souper Supper – Friday, June 25, 5-6 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free and open to all. Masks and social distancing required. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available […]
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Buxton Notes: June 17
A milestone Heads up, drivers The Maine Department of Transportation has announced it will close Long Plains Road (Route 22) in Buxton beginning at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, between Rankin and Dunnell roads to replace twin, 48-inch cross pipes. MDOT plans to have the highway open for alternating traffic for the afternoon commute […]
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Gorham Notes: June 10
Fish migration update The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust reported on June 4 that this has been an unusual year and has impacted fish migration. “We had warm and dry conditions in May, resulting in the fish migration beginning earlier than usual, then cold, heavy rains that may have stopped the fish migration early,” the land […]
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Buxton Notes: June 10
Buxton fire chief recognized, honored with Town Report dedication The Buxton Annual Town Report this year has been dedicated to Fire Chief Nathan Schools of Gorham. It marks the first time a nonresident has been honored, according to Chad Poitras, chairperson of the Board of Selectmen. Schools was recognized in a surprise ceremony and reception […]
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Gorham school budget sails through, 439-215
The combined town and school budgets boost the property tax rate by 64 cents to $18.85 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Gorham Business Exchange feels pandemic impact
The non-profit advocacy group eliminates it’s paid executive director position and membership dues, but will be continue to work for local businesses, the president says.
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SAD 6 voters elect Heath, approve $54.3 million school budget
SAD 6 voters Tuesday elected Kelley Heath of Hollis to the Board of Directors and validated the $54.3 million school budget. Heath initially faced incumbent Trevor Hustus in the race, but Hustus withdrew his candidacy before the election. Hustus was still listed as a candidate on the ballot, however. Heath took Hollis 295-142; Buxton, 179-94; […]