Janet Kuech, newly elected to the Town Council, said she will sue the town over her disqualification as an elected official because she is a school employee.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Retired big leaguer hopes to throw book at adversity
Westbrook native Johnny Cumberland talks about baseball and life’s challenges in a book he wrote with Paul St. Cyr.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 14
Historical calendars Westbrook Historical Society calendars for 2020 featuring city historical figures are now available for $20 at the society’s headquarters at the community center, 426 Bridge St. The society, open 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays, can be reached at 854-5588. Seniors to dine Westbrook senior citizens will be served a Thanksgiving […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 13
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 14, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beef noodle, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 15, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]
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Veterans Day observances planned in Gorham, Westbrook
GORHAM — Gorham and Westbrook both will observe Veterans Day with ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 11. The activities in Gorham, sponsored by Gorham Community Access Media and Baxter Memorial Library, will get underway at 10 a.m. at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. The program includes a performance by the Gorham Police Honor Guard, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 7
Author to speak about John Cumberland book Paul St. Cyr will speak about his latest book, “Four C’s,” on the life of Major League pitcher John Cumberland, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Walker Memorial Library. Books will be available for $15. A Westbrook native, Cumberland played and coached 38 years in professional […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 7
Record named Assistant Superintendent of the Year Christopher Record, the assistant superintendent for the Gorham School Department, has been named Maine’s 2020 Assistant Superintendent of the Year for his commitment and focus on creating an environment where all students can learn, according to the Maine School Superintendents Association. “Record has led the Gorham School Department […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 7
Nominations available for Harmon’s post BUXTON — Nomination papers are available to fill the vacancy left when Jean Harmon resigned last month from the five-member Board of Selectmen. Papers will be available until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Qualifying candidates will be placed on the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 7-16
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 7, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 8, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 9-16
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Fair sponsored by Windham Hill UCC Women’s Fellowship. Silent auction and fine wood crafts, wreaths, sprays, holiday baskets, attic treasurers, used books, baked goods and sweets, SERRV gifts, costume jewelry, feline gifts and handcrafted specialty items. Lunch available […]