BUXTON — Republican incumbent Mark Blier of Buxton has been reelected in House District 22, representing part of Buxton, Limington, part of Standish and part of Limerick. Blier tallied 3,071 votes, defeating Democrat Richard Fitzgerald of Buxton with 1,610 and Green Independent Michael Barden III of Limington, 927. Blier, 52, carried each of the four […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Phillips, Shepard retain Gorham council seats; Brockman, Hudson, Perkins win school race
GORHAM — Voters Tuesday handily reelected Town Council incumbents Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard to three-year terms. They defeated challenger Christina Paul in a three-way race for the two seats. Phillips tallied 5,735 votes, Shepard 5,017 and Paul 4,208. Phillips and Shepard swept the three voting wards and central. Phillips, 44, is the current chairperson […]
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Gorham condo project gets preliminary approval
The Planning Board also discussed requests for a self-storage facility at 551 Main St. and a solar farm off Brackett Road. Both were postponed.
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Virtual romance courts trouble
Gorham man sentenced to five years probation for wire fraud conspiracy; U.S. attorney warns public about online solicitations.
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We Love Sales & Fairs
Outdoor Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony’s of Padua, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant tent, baked goods, jewelry, books and puzzles, 50/50, money raffle, crafters tables, food and much more. Kitchen tent will include hotdogs, hamburgers, clamcakes, chili, baked beans, hot and cold drinks, and more. Fair […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 5
Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner- Friday, Nov. 6, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert. $12; for more information, visit www.gorhamknights.org. Drive-thru bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two […]
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60 Years Ago: Nov. 5
The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 2, 1960, that Joan Burnham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Burnham of Gorham, had returned to the University of Vermont after visiting her parents. In Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Philippe celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.