Speeding, lying didn’t pay A man pulled over by Westbrook police on March 19 for driving 51 miles per hour on Main Street said he didn’t have any ID, so he gave the officer a bogus name, according to a police posting on Facebook. As it turns out, the person belonging to the bogus name […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: March 25
MSAD 6 needs ed techs Maine School Administrative District 6 is seeking educational technicians to work with special needs students at Bonny Eagle high and middle schools, Buxton Center Elementary, Edna Libby, George E. Jack and Steep Falls. “We are seeking all levels of Ed Techs to join our instructional staff,” an online advertisement said. […]
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Maple Weekend limited, but still a sweet spot amid pandemic
The pandemic has forced changes to the popular annual event at sugarhouses in the area, including curbside service and social distancing.
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We Love to Eat: March 25
Drive thru fish dinner – Friday, March 26, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm […]
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Buxton Notes: March 18
Myers recognized Town Clerk John Myers was honored recently at a selectmen’s meeting for serving 35 years as town clerk. His tenure began March 4, 1986. The plaque reads “In recognition of your dedication and commitment of 35 years serving the Town of Buxton. Thank you for all that you do.” His wife Louise, children […]
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Gorham Notes: March 18
Gorham legislator introduces bill to aid veterans Rep. Maureen “Mo” Terry, D-Gorham, has introduced a bill to provide “personalized and proactive support” to members of the military who are transitioning to civilian life in Maine, according to a press release from the Maine Legislative House Democratic Office. The bill, LD 542, would establish a two-year […]
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Gorham mulls wish list for $3.1 million in pandemic relief
The town manager and school superintendent have some ideas on how they’d allocate that money.
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Westbrook Notes: March 18
Rankin joins force Westbrook Police Chief Sean Lally earlier this month welcomed his department’s newest police officer, Candace Rankin. Rankin comes to Westbrook from the Garden State – New Jersey – where she worked for a medical examiner’s office. Her work included going to scenes, conducting interviews, working with investigating officers and assisting in examinations. […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 11
Native was distinguished flyer The name of the late U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier, a Westbrook native, is inscribed on a statue at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., his father said Saturday during a visit to the Westbrook Historical Society. Bill Currier said his son, who died a year ago at age 68 […]
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Buxton Notes: March 11
Elected positions available Nomination papers are available for several elected municipal positions. Papers for the town boards are due by 4:30 p.m. April 9 to Town Clerk John Myers’ office at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The election will be held June 8, when Buxton and four other SAD 6 towns will also choose school […]