Absentee ballot info Absentee ballots are available for the July 14 state primary, special referendum election annual town election and the Maine School Administrative District 6 election of district directors. “At this time, both in-person and absentee voting are available for the July 14 election,” Town Clerk John Myers said. In-person voting will be 6 […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: May 21
Calpine gives $25K to MPTC My Place Teen Center has received a $25,000 gift from Calpine Corp., the owner of Westbrook Energy Center. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the teen center, a Westbrook-based organization serving kids ages 10-18, has switched from its usual programming to provide a daily mobile food pantry for anyone in the community. […]
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Proposed solar farm in Gorham up for review June 1
The Planning Board asks for more information about a fence between the solar array and two property abutters.
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Gorham Notes: May 21
Ready for Memorial Day Red Cross blood drives The American Red Cross is providing three upcoming blood donation opportunities in Gorham. They are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23, Robie Gym, South Street; and 1-6 p.m., May […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 14
WPD honors Chase Westbrook Police Department recently presented John Chase with its Good Citizen Award. Chase, a retired Westbrook officer and owner of Chase Custom Homes and Finance in Westbrook, has for the past two years donated space for police canine teams and critical tactical training, a company press release said. The vacant properties are […]
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Buxton Notes: May 14
Recreation opening The Buxton Recreation Department is looking for a recreation programmer. The complete job description can be found at buxtonrec.com under “General Info.” Applications and general inquiries can be directed to Nicole Welch, recreation director, at recdirbuxton@sacoriver.net. Kindergarten sign-up SAD 6 is accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020/2021 school year. For more information, call […]
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Gorham Notes: May 14
Bear watch The Gorham Police Department has warned residents not to approach bears after several callers reported spotting one in the Lawn and Sunset avenues area May 9. “When natural foods are scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards and fields in search of easily accessible food such as […]
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Gorham Notes: May 7
Tax deadline extended The due date for the second installment of the 2019-20 real estate and personal property tax bills has been rescheduled from May 15 to June 15. The Gorham Town Council voted unanimously at a special meeting April 30 to move the due date because of economic hardships that may have resulted from […]
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Buxton Notes: May 7
Transfer station to reopen The Buxton Transfer Station’s outside disposal areas will reopen Thursday, May 7. The outside areas, including bulky waste, shingles, demolition debris, brush, wood, metal, tires, organics for composting, and inert waste then will resume the normal operating hours: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursdays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 7
Mother’s Day drive-thru blessing In honor of Mother’s Day, St. Anthony of Padua Parish is inviting everyone to receive a “drive-thru” blessing from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 10, at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. Deacons Larry Guertin and Peter Bernier will be at a portable altar near Mary’s Garden outside the church, […]