Historical calendars available Westbrook Historical Society’s 2021 calendars depicting Then & Now photos are available at the society’s museum at the Community Center for $10 each. Society President Michael Sanphy thanked several individuals for their work in producing the calendar, including Historical Society member Mark Swett and Tim Gagnon and Ed Symbol of Full […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 12
COVID-19 case at BEMS SAD 6 Superintendent Paul Penna reported Saturday one case of COVID-19 at Bonny Eagle Middle School. Everyone in contact with the individual has been notified and is required to quarantine/isolate for 14 days. “I will monitor the situation and will communicate with the school community if there is further risk to […]
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Pratt new leader of Gorham Town Council
He succeeds Suzanne Phillips who will now be the vice chairperson.
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We Love Fairs
Crafters wanted: White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham, is looking for crafters for a fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twenty spots available; $20 per 8 foot table. Masks required, COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. Call 892-1875. White Rock Friendship Club will be hosting Christmas craft fair at 34 Wilson Road.
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We Love to Eat
Drive-thru bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint of pea beans, pint of American chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint coleslaw, sliced Italian bread, and frosted cake. Single size meals $10,pay at time of pickup. Reservations strongly encouraged; call 854-9157, ext. 10, 8:30 a.m. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 5
Veterans Day ceremony in park American Legion Post 62 has announced a Veterans Day ceremony will be conducted at Riverbank Park at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. For the general public, social distancing and face masks will be required.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 5
Free Thanksgiving meals to go Volunteers at Mister Bagel in Gorham will provide free Thanksgiving meals again this year but there will not be in-house seating. Meals will be available to be picked up or delivered on Nov. 26. To make reservations for meals, call Roxanne Hanscom Moody at 839-4516 or email trmoody75.rm@gmail.com. Moody said […]
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Carlow House District 16 victor
BUXTON — Nathan Carlow of Buxton swept the three House District 16 towns, defeating David Durrell of Hollis 3,162 to 2,942. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis and part of Saco. “I’m very grateful and humbled to serve in this role,” Carlow said Wednesday. “And my promise to the voters is that I will […]
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Donna Bailey takes Senate District 31
BUXTON — Rep. Donna Bailey, a Democrat, is the unofficial winner in the Senate District 31 race. Bailey of Saco defeated Republican Craig Pendleton of Old Orchard Beach 13,167 to 10,982. District 31 represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. Bailey, a lawyer, replaced Sen. Justin Chenette when he withdrew from […]
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Terry wins state House District 26
GORHAM — In the race for Maine House District 26, representing part of Gorham, incumbent Maureen Terry, a Democrat, defeated Republican challenger George Vercelli 2,907 to 2,163. Terry will serve a third term. “It has been my honor to serve Gorham for the past four years and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue […]