Post dinner The Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 will have its monthly post meeting and dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, at its headquarters, 17 Dunn St. Cost is $8. The post usually meets each month on the first Wednesday, but this month’s falls on New Year’s Day in 2020. The […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 2
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 3, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Buxton church meth cleanup underway
Work to decontaminate Buxton United Methodist Church after a suspected methamphetamine lab was found there is expected to be completed in a few weeks.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 26
Walker hosts holiday bash The holiday open house at Walker Memorial Library on Dec. 10 featured music, food, a remembrance and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus visit. Each child was able to select a free book from under the Christmas tree. Bess Jacques, Kathy Blake and the Chopin Club provided music. The Frog […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 26
Free winter sand Winter sand is available for residents at the Public Works Department on Huston Road throughout the winter months. The sand area is located beside the silver bullets on the left after the front entrance. Each resident is allowed two 5 gallon buckets per storm. This sand is mixed with road salt. Residents […]
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From fiddling to fireworks, New Year Gorham promises fun celebration
The 12th annual night of family events features the Don Roy Trio, a magician, a Brazilian storyteller, ice skating, contra dancing and more.
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Three on January ballot for Buxton board vacancy
The town will elect a member of the Selectboard to fill the unexpired term of the former chairwoman.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 19
Christmas giving The Buxton Community Food Co-op will provide free turkeys or hams for Christmas, according to Director Joanne Groder. Groder also said Joel Doyon, a Buxton dentist, is donating a large supply of new hats and mittens for families. The co-op is open before Christmas from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and Monday, […]
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Lawsuit seeks immediate seating of Kuech on Gorham council
Janet Kuech’s attorney files for a restraining order against the town as part of a lawsuit over the Town Council’s refusal, based on its interpretation of the Town Charter, to allow her to serve.