Robert Lowell

Westbrook Notes: May 13

by Robert Lowell May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Library friends to meet Friends of the Walker Memorial Library meeting will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 in the Elm Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Friends member Kelly Day said the group will elect officers for the 2021/2022 season, discuss its book sale, plan the summer Friends of the Library […]

American Journal

Buxton Notes: May 13

by Robert Lowell May 13, 2021May 11, 2021

Big bash in Buxton The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, along with the town of Buxton, are planning to hold the annual Dorcas Fest and Community Day on Aug. 7, complete with a parade, a performance by The Mallett Brothers Band and fireworks. The event will be held at Tory Hill, which is at […]

American Journal

Study to determine decision on Gorham High School expansion

by Robert Lowell May 12, 2021

Plans for a new, larger high school are on hold pending the outcome of the study, the superintendent says.

American Journal

We Love to Eat: May 13

by Robert Lowell May 11, 2021

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Option of takeout containers available for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Social distancing guidelines are in effect including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: May 13

by Robert Lowell May 10, 2021May 11, 2021

Memorial Day parade The annual Memorial Day parade, canceled last year because of the pandemic, will roll out at 11 a.m. Monday, May 31 from the corner of Lincoln and South streets and conclude at Eastern Cemetery at Main Street and Johnson Road. Parade lineup is at 10 a.m. at Village Elementary School. Lincoln Street […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to EAT: May 6

by Robert Lowell May 6, 2021May 3, 2021

Bean supper to go – Saturday, May 8, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint of pea beans, one pint chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint cole slaw, Italian bread, and cake. $10 at time of pickup. Orders need to be placed in advance by calling the church office […]

American Journal

Buxton Notes: May 6

by Robert Lowell May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Give the gift of life The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Monday, May 17, in Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. For more information, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are available for the annual town meeting and Maine School Administrative District 6 elections on Tuesday, […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: May 6

by Robert Lowell May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Memorial Day observance Westbrook is sponsoring a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. May 31 at Riverbank Park, Main Street. There will not be a Memorial Day parade this year. American Legion posts 62 and 197 have decorated veterans’ graves at city cemeteries with U.S. flags. To notify the city of a new veteran gravesite […]