BUXTON — Cleanup details in the aftermath of a suspected meth lab found at Buxton United Methodist Church were unknown early this week. “The building was tested on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, and we are awaiting those results before the cleaning can move forward. I do not have a timeline for that process at this […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 19
Give the gift of life The Westbrook Knights of Columbus Council 2219 is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “As always, there is an urgent need for blood donations especially around Christmas time while everyone is busy […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 12
Festival of Trees The Westbrook Festival of Trees continues through Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 910 Main St. More than 55 sponsored trees have been decked out. Don’t miss the Maine Garden Railway Society model train display, along with a number of special events. For a complete list go to westbrookfestivaloftrees.com. Seniors […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 12
USM name change on hold The University of Southern Maine has shelved its proposal to change its name to the University of Maine in Portland. The university has a campus in Gorham and the Gorham Town Council passed a resolution earlier this year denouncing the name change. “Unfortunately, I don’t think we have seen the […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 12
Annual craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road (corner of Hardy Road and Route 302), Westbrook. Knitted items, toys, fairy houses, dream catchers, jewelry, wood products, cards, gift baskets, etched glassware and more and a bake sale. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Come […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 12
Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 13, 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 […]
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Gorham council vacancy spurs flurry of activity
A special election, an expected lawsuit and a move to re-seat an ousted incumbent come as the result of the Town Council’s disqualification of a winning candidate.
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Buxton church to be tested for meth lab toxins
The discovery of a suspected methamphetamine operation at Buxton United Methodist Church disrupts worship services and Christmas programming.
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Wreath convoy pays tribute in Gorham before heading out
GORHAM — Tractor trailer trucks loaded with wreaths bound for Arlington National Cemetery stopped at Gorham High School Monday for a ceremony to honor one of last year’s Wreaths Across America escorts, Officer Wayne “Pooch” Drown. The school gym was packed with students, veterans, visitors and first responders from around the state. Several Gorham combat […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 5-14
Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 5, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 6, 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 […]