BUXTON — In a three-way race to represent House District 22, Republican incumbent Mark Blier faces Green Independent Michael Barden of Limington and a former challenger, Democrat Richard Fitzgerald of Buxton. The far-flung state House district includes Limington, part of Buxton, part of Standish and part of Limerick. The election is Nov. 3. Barden Barden […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 24
New Year show to go on The New Year Gorham Planning Committee has recently announced that New Year Gorham is on. “It will be different, but it will be an exciting way to usher out this difficult year,” event founder Virginia Wilder Cross said in a news release. “The most notable differences are where the […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 24
WHA scholarships awarded Westbrook High School’s Ella Morris, Rachel Richards and Mary Keef are the 2020 recipients of Westbrook Housing Authority scholarships. Each was awarded $1,000. Morris will attend the University of Vermont to study biomedical engineering. Richards will attend the University of New Hampshire to study music education. Keef, awarded the Dr. Arthur O. […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 24
Drive-thru flu shot clinic Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is sponsoring a drive-thru flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Buxton Fire Department, 174 Portland Road. The shots are available for anyone 6 months and older. The cost will be billed to insurance companies; if the recipient is […]
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Gorham schools’ anti-racism policy looms
GORHAM — A policy aimed at racial discrimination in the school system is in the works. Gorham School Committee is in the process of designing an anti-racism policy inspired by a proclamation submitted last spring by the high school Civil Rights Team. The School Committee in a workshop after the American Journal deadline Wednesday was […]
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Incumbent Terry vs. Vercelli in Gorham legislative race
A retired engineer hopes to unseat the House District 26 representative running for her third term.
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Incumbent Terry vs. Vercelli in Gorham legislative race
A retired engineer hopes to unseat the House District 26 representative running for her third term.
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We Love to Eat
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Social distancing guidelines are in effect, including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer. Takeout containers available. Suggested donation: $8, $4 and $20, family.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 17
Book sale reminder Friends of Walker Memorial Library will conduct a small sale of books for children and adults from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 in front of the library, 800 Main St. Browsers must wear masks. Books bundles are also available for purchase at walkerfriends.org/book-sale/ for $5. For more information, email […]
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Teaming up for parade
The Gorham Founders Festival parade celebrates the state’s 200th birthday.