City, mayor back veterans Mayor Mike Foley, speaking at a Dec. 19 at a veterans’ flag folding ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery, said the city is committed to supporting all past and present veterans. The city has the state’s only municipal Veterans’ Services Office, headed by Marine Corps veteran Arty Ledoux at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 31
Blast from the past Holiday closure The Gorham Municipal Center, administrative offices and Baxter Memorial Library will close at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31. U.S. taxpayer debt The Bureau of the Fiscal Service reported on Dec. 23 that the U.S. public debt was $27,516,726,861,187.59.
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Tool plant to close in Gorham, 96 jobs lost
The Stanley Black & Decker manufacturing facility at the Gorham Industrial Park will be shut down in March.
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Taped stage shows, live fireworks for New Year Gorham
Four stage acts will be broadcast on local access Channel 3 and a fireworks show will be live from Narragansett Elementary School.
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Detective wraps up 39-year career on Gorham force
GORHAM — The reality of life for a police officer is one under pressure, said recently retired Gorham Det. Larry Fearon. There’s pressure even when off duty. “I was running on a high idle,” the 61-year-old Fearon said. He pointed to the loss of his brother-law, Gorham School Resource Officer Wayne “Pooch” Drown, last year […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 24
Free Christmas Eve meal Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road in Buxton is hosting a free turkey dinner at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24. The church will offer takeout containers as an option for those who do not want to dine inside. Social distancing guidelines are in effect including wearing of face masks […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 24
Holiday closures The Gorham Municipal Center, administrative offices and Baxter Memorial Library will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 31. Christmas tree disposal Residents can dispose of their natural Christmas trees at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road. Trees can be dropped off near the silver bullet recycling units. “Additionally, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 17
Historical calendars Westbrook Historical Society calendars for 2021 are available for $10 at the society in the community center, 426 Bridge St. The calendar depicts then and now photos. The Historical Society is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It can be reached by calling 854-5588. […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 17
Carlow assigned committee Newly elected Rep. Nathan Carlow, R-Buxton, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology. In a statement, Carlow said the “appointment to this committee will allow me to proactively fight for broadband, sustainable energy, and power companies that work for Maine people.” Carlow said he […]