‘Peabody Pew’ performances Buxton not hog wild A USDA notice posted on the Buxton Police Department’s Facebook page caused a stir last week. The notice asked residents to report to Buxton Police any sightings of feral swine or loose domestic pigs. The federal department is seeking input as to whether any feral hogs have been […]
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. 5
Blood donations needed The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood donation opportunities this month. One is set for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and the other is from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Saint Hyacinth’s Church,295 Brown St. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 5
Historical calendars available Gorham Historical Society’s 2020 transportation calendars are on sale now for $10 at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., and Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. For mailing information, email archives@gorhamhistoricalsociety.org. U.S.taxpayer debt The Bureau of the fiscal Service reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $23,076,065,396,434.08.
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Gorham council stands firm on Kuech decision
Councilors refuse to reconsider their decision to deny the school employee a seat at the table.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 28
Small business Saturday Gorham has proclaimed Nov. 30 as “Small Business Saturday.” It’s an opportunity to visit the various shops and stores in the town and get a jump on holiday shopping. Two Santa visits, tree lightings Gorham will light holiday trees and host Santa visits at Robie Park in the village and at White […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Civil War talk at historical society Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic is “The Civil War from the Southern Perspective.” St. Cyr, a Westbrook native, is a researcher and writer. He will discuss […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Special town meeting Buxton has scheduled a special town meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote on five items. Voters will choose a moderator, whether to accept three private roads, and whether to appropriate up to $25,000 for assessing services. Voter registration will be available during the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 28-Dec. 7
Free Thanksgiving meal – Thursday, Nov. 28, noon, Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. Turkey with all the fixings. Donations accepted for Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry. For reservations or delivery, call Roxanne Moody at 839-4516. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 29, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., […]
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Town manager defends referendum wording
Developer Susan Duchaine says the Nov. 5 vote allowing the town to borrow money for an industrial park is invalid because of wording left off the ballot.
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Three seek vacant Buxton Selectboard seat
BUXTON — Three candidates have filed nomination papers to fill the term on the Board of Selectmen left vacant in October when Jean Harmon resigned. Clifford Emery, Caleb Porter and Francis Pulsoni filed papers by Monday’s deadline at 4:30 p.m., according to Assistant Town Clerk Ruth Scheibenpflug. The term expires in June 2020. An election […]