Gorham councilors are enthusiastic about a possible joint study with Windham that could help revitalize the once bustling community.
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. 3
Santa, Mrs. Claus come to town in snow globe The celebrated couple Santa and Mrs. Claus rode through Gorham in style Sunday, fully protected in a snow globe aboard a Gorham Sand & Gravel company low bed in a holiday lights parade. “The snow globe that Santa and Mrs. Claus were safely secured inside […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 3
Rotary Christmas trees Westbrook-Gorham Rotary is selling Christmas trees and wreaths from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at Riverbank Park on Main Street. Masks are required. Distracted driving warning The Westbrook Police Department has been awarded a grant through the Maine Bureau of Highway […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 3
Giving thanks The Buxton Community Food Co-op provided 96 free Thanksgiving baskets filled with complete meals, Director Joann Groder said this week. Groder thanked several donors: Poland Spring, Plummer’s Grocery Store, Pine Tree Garage, J.D. Variety, Sandy and Beverly Atkinson, Long Horn Horse and Pet Supply, Snell’s Family Farm, Estes Farm, Patsy Leavitt, Hannaford, Panda […]
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We Love Fairs
Pre-order fair – Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill Meetinghouse) Parish House, Route 4A, Buxton. Order form found on the church’s Facebook page or call 929-4552. Items include wreaths, fudge, pies, cookies and mini breads. Welcome baskets will be auctioned. When picking up orders, pre-ordered hot lunch will […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 26
Light parade Sunday Vehicles decked out with holiday lights will parade through town from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Sunday. The parade begins at Gorham Industrial Park, proceeds along Main and South streets, Morrill Avenue and Ball Park Road and finishes at Robie Park near the high school. Santa will wave from a truck along the route but […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 26
Rabies clinic A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats is set for 1-3 p.m. Dec. 5, at Buxton Public Works Garage, 215 Portland Road. Dogs are required to be on a leash and cats must be carriers. The cost $8 per vaccination, cash only. For faster service and a more than one-year vaccination, bring […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. Social distancing guidelines, including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer, in effect. Takeout available. Pre-order to-go bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 26
Pre-order fair –Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill Meetinghouse) Parish House, Route 4A, Buxton. Order form found on the church’s Facebook page or call 929-4552. Items include wreaths, fudge, pies, cookies and mini breads. Welcome baskets will be auctioned. When picking up orders, pre-ordered hot lunch will be […]