Step up to keep needy warm Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is asking for help to keep Westbrook people warm this winter. The library is seeking donations of new or handmade mittens, gloves, hats and socks. All items will be given to those in need in the Westbrook community and donations will be accepted […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Wine bar grand opening Karen Nason will celebrate the grand opening of her Grand Central Wine Bar with a party at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the wine and tapas bar, 7 Railroad Station. The party is open to the public. With a railroad theme, the decor reflects Grand Central Station in New York […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Order wreaths for vet graves Orders for wreaths to decorate graves of veterans in the South Buxton Cemetery must be received by Dec. 1, the South Buxton Cemetery Association says. Wreaths are $15 each and can be designated for a specific grave or placed randomly in the cemetery. The cemetery will participate in a Wreaths […]
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Gorham volunteers back for another round of Thanksgiving service
GORHAM — Thirty volunteers are pitching in to make sure folks in Gorham and beyond don’t miss out on a traditional turkey meal on Thanksgiving. They’ll even deliver. This is the 10th year for the dinner provided by local donors and volunteers and organized by Roxanne Moody. Her daughter, Heather, owner of the Mister Bagel […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 22-30
Two-day holiday fair – Friday, Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Prides Corner Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Handmade crafts, baked goods and silent auction featuring themed gift baskets, a Nathan Eovaldi autographed baseball donated by the Red Sox, and an autographed photo of Kyle Van Noy donated by […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 21
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 21, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken with stuffing, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 22, 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; […]
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Nault promoted to deputy police chief in Gorham
GORHAM — Michael Nault, who worked his way up through the ranks of the Gorham Police Department from patrol officer to lieutenant, has been promoted to deputy chief. Nault on Nov. 14 was sworn in by his mother-in-law, retired Town Clerk Connie Loughran, at a ceremony at the municipal center. As deputy chief, Nault will […]
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Gorham council remains opposed to USM name change
GORHAM — The Gorham Town Council stands firm in its opposition to a proposed University of Southern Maine name change, Chairwoman Suzanne Phillips said Tuesday. The University of Maine System Board of Trustees announced Monday it has authorized leadership to seek approval from the Legislature to change the USM name to the University of Maine […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Be a Santa to a Senior Home Instead Senior Care is once again offering the community a chance to spread some cheer to local seniors who may not have anyone with whom to share the holidays. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 16
Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Congregational Church, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton (Groveville). Crafts, jewelry, cookie walk, raffles, white elephant area, food table with coffee and donuts, lunch with chili, soup, chowder, hot dogs and chips. Home for the Holidays Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint […]