Thompson promoted Dana Thompson recently was promoted to lieutenant/patrol commander at the Gorham Police Department. Thompson joined the department in 1994 and has served as patrol officer, detective, sergeant and detective sergeant. “Over the course of his career, Lt. Thompson has been a dedicated, hard-working employee that has been an invaluable asset to the Gorham […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: June 25
Dill promoted The Maine Army National Guard recently announced its new command sergeant is Sgt. Maj. Brian Dill, a former first sergeant for Westbrook’s 262nd Engineer Company. Dill, a Fayette resident, was deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the Westbrook-based Company B, 133rd Engineer Battalion. Keep Fido alive Police are reminding people not to leave […]
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Atkinson challenges Payeur for Buxton seat on SAD 6 board
BUXTON — Lindsey Atkinson is challenging incumbent Arthur Payeur Jr. for a three-year Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board. The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. Payeur has served one term on the board. Atkinson is a mother of two children in the district. The election is set for July 14. […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 18
Library offers curbside service Walker Memorial Library is offering contact free curbside pickup service for library materials. Patrons may request materials through the online catalog or by phone, but are only able to request items owned by Walker Memorial Library. Patrons can place a hold via minerva.maine.edu or by calling 854-0630 between 9 a.m. and […]
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Gorham Notes: June 18
Blood donors to be checked for COVID-19 antibodies Beginning June 15 and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to the coronavirus. Summit Community Church, 53 County Road (routes 22 and 114 overlap), is […]
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Gorham tax rate rises 6 cents
The Town Council approves a $42.7 million school budget and a $16.2 million municipal budget.
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BLM protesters stage second peaceful march in Gorham
GORHAM — High school students organized a peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration last week, marching through Gorham Village June 10 chanting, “No justice, no peace” and “This is what democracy looks like.” It was the students’ second demonstration in as many weeks, but last week’s route was shorter and had fewer participants than the first […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 11
Barr to lead Post 62 Roger Barr was recently installed as commander of the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. He succeeds Gary York. Other officers for 2020-21 are: Dennis Marrotte, 1st vice commander and secretary; Harry Gorham, 2nd vice commander; York, adjutant; Richard Galipeau, treasurer; Gary Baca, service officer; Greg Beane, […]
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Carlow, Mendros in House District 16 Republican bid
The winner of the July 14 primary will face Democrat David Durrell in November.
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Buxton Notes: June 11
Cooper 2019 football coach of year Bonny Eagle High School teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Cooper has been named 2019 Coach of the Year by the Maine State Football Coaches Association. Cooper has coached the Scots to seven state titles. Parade scrubbed The town’s annual parade won’t happen this year. “Due to COVID-19 concerns […]