Marketplace postponed The annual 2021 Marketplace is postponed, according to Suzanne Phillips, executive director of Gorham Business Exchange, which sponsors the event. Last year’s event was also wiped out due to the pandemic. Marketplace, an event displaying hometown services and products connected with Gorham, is usually held at the end of March at the University […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 11
Drive thru fish dinner – Friday, March 12, 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. Takeout bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4:30-6 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long […]
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal
Bids to fix Gorham Middle School heat system come in nearly half a million dollars over budget
School officials are working with engineers on a revised plan and putting off the project for another year also is an option.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 4
WWII combat vet celebrates 100th birthday Elmer “Tug” Graffam, who fought in World War II under Gen. George Patton, celebrated his 100th birthday last week with royal treatment from the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. Post 62 Commander Roger Barr, 1st Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte and legionnaires recognized Graffam Feb. 27 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 4
Randall joins force Officer Bryce Randall was sworn in to the Gorham Police Department on Feb. 22. “He comes to the Gorham Police Department certified as a part-time law enforcement officer and experience with the Old Orchard Police Department,” Police Chief Christopher Sanborn said in a press release. Following the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: March 4
Town attracting businesses The town’s Narragansett Trail corridor is in line for business-boosting shots in the arm. Brown Iron Works, Patriots Holdings and JD Variety all plan projects on Narragansett Trail (Route 202). The three entities were on the Planning Board agenda Monday. Stan Brown of Old Orchard Beach is seeking permission to construct a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 4
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, March 5, 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. Curbside bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Remote office space plays well at old Gorham theater
Rob Woodman’s plans also call for co-working space at the renovated State Street building once the pandemic is over.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 25
Seniors vaccinated Senior living residents and associates at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of Stroudwater have been fully vaccinated after receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Residents and associates at Northbridge Communities’ Westbrook Campus were smiling with their eyes as they received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Feb. 25
Mushers event Saturday The Down East Sled Dog Club and Gorham Recreation Department are sponsoring a Recreational Mushers Fun Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm on Main Street (Route 25). Several events are planned following a drivers’ meeting at 8:30 a.m. Demonstrations are set for 1 […]