Town Hall by appointment only The Town Clerk’s office is now open by appointment to keep residents and staff safe due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. All other departments in the municipal center also remain open by appointment only. The Town Clerk’s office can be reached by calling 222-1670 and leaving a message. For […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Findview Farm’s Jack Gordon, dies at 73, ‘never gave up’
The longtime dairy farmer died Dec. 13 at age 73.
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Staff shortages impact Gorham, Buxton schools
Substitute teachers, bus drivers and school nurses are in short supply when staff is forced to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure.
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Gorham Police Notes: Nov. 15-21
Arrests Ethan L. Cobb-McCoubrey, 20, Plymouth Road, Westbrook, on Nov. 15 on charges of operating vehicle without a license, operating under the influence (alcohol) and criminal threatening, on Tucker Drive. Theodore A. Mowatt III, 30, River Road, Windham, on Nov. 15 on a charge of operating under the influence (alcohol) – no test, on Main […]
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Reeling from staff shortage, Gorham High School returns to remote learning
Although the shortage is not directly related to COVID-19, the number of cases at local schools has risen recently.
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Longtime Gorham detective Fearon calls it after 39 years
Det. Lawrence Fearon retired Dec. 4, telling fellows officers to “be safe out there.”
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 10
Triad spreads cheer Volunteer Doris Ames said Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad group recently gave donations to several nonprofit groups for Christmas. The checks went to My Place Teen Center, Senior Games, Be A Santa to Seniors (at Home Instead), Neighbors Helping Neighbors (fuel assistance in Windham) and Gorham Fuel Assistance. Triad is a partnership involving law enforcement […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 10
Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 11, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus. Dinner includes baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert for $12. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 10
Free sand Winter sand in a salt mixture is now available at the Public Works facility on Huston Road. This is provided for Gorham residents only and no commercial use is permitted. Each household is allowed two, 5-gallon pails of winter sand per storm; larger loads are not allowed. For more information, call public works […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 10
See the lights Buxton Recreation Director Nicole Welch has announced the town is holding a reverse light parade and would welcome your vehicle in the lineup. No vehicle is too large or too small and all you need to do is have your decorated vehicle at the Buxton Town Hall by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. […]