Two officers who tested positive for the coronavirus are in quarantine.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham couple at home with history (and possibly a ghost)
The Lombard-Libby farm in Gorham has been designated a town historic site and recognized by Greater Portland Landmarks.
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COVID-19 impacts Buxton PD
BUXTON — One Buxton police officer has tested positive for COVID-19 and another has tested as probable, Police Chief Troy Cline reported Saturday. The first officer is isolating with minor symptoms, Cline said, and other is in isolation pending further testing. Cline said the entire staff, sworn and civilian, have been tested. The police facility […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 19
GPD observes Veterans Day Gorham Police Department collected tattered and worn flags donated by residents over the past several months and properly disposed of them in a burning on Veterans Day at Public Works. Officer David Bruni, a former Army infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division, organized the observance. Bruni deployed to Panama and was […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 19
Give A Cop The Bird The Westbrook Police Department is once again holding its annual Give A Cop The Bird fundraiser, but this year it’s a little different. Police Chief Janine Roberts organizes the drive to provide Thanksgiving meals to members of the community who cannot afford one. The goal is to provide meals to 60 families […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 19
Wreaths for veterans The South Buxton Cemetery Association, 1187 River Road, is accepting donations to provide wreaths for veterans’ graves. Richard “Sandy” Atkinson, president of the cemetery association, said a $15 donation purchases one wreath. The Buxton cemetery placed 420 wreaths on graves of veterans last year and this year hopes to lay 560. “That […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 19
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gorham White Rock Grange 380, Wilson Road, Gorham. Masks required and CDC guidelines will be followed. required. Call 892-1875 for more details. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Friendship Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Crafters, white elephant table and baked […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 19
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.
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Springvale man killed in Buxton crash
BUXTON — William Cole, 37, of Springvale died at the scene of a three-car accident Monday at the intersection of Narragansett Trail (Route 202) and Pease Road, authorities said Tuesday. One of the drivers, Patrick Devroy, 80, of Buxton, had to be extricated from his vehicle, according to Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline. Devroy was […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 12
Hinkley appointed detective Officer Stephen Hinkley was recently sworn in as a Gorham Police Department detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. Hinkley will replace Lawrence Fearon, who retires in December after 39 years of duty. Hinkley joined the department in 2010 and has been assigned to the Patrol Division. “Stephen holds an associate degree […]