Janet Kuech says she won’t step down from her school job after winning a Town Council seat, posing a possible legal issue for the town.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Local cemeteries have their share of ‘ghost stories’
Graveyard ghouls may be scarce in these parts, but the stories will lift your spirits.
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 31
Lions boost reading program The Gorham Lions Club has pledged a donation of $500 to Great Falls Elementary School teacher Anna Sedenka to help her achieve her goal of buying a special book for each student at the school. The Lions will present Sedenka with a check at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 31
Fire inspector will be Legion’s guest speaker Sgt. Ken Grimes, an inspector for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, will be the guest speaker at a Nov. 6 dinner hosted by Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. at the post home at 17 Dunn St. The meal will precede […]
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Gorham High School’s ‘Mr. P’ receives Milken award
Adam Parvanta, who a media technology teacher, can use the $25,000 prize in any way he wishes.
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We Love Fairs: Oct. 30
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Anthony’s of Padua, 268 Brown St. Westbrook. White elephant room, penny raffle, baked goods, knitted goods and craft items, jewelry, books, puzzles, children’s games and 50/50 money raffle. Kitchen will open Saturday 8-10 a.m. serving sandwiches, then will open […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 30
Community meal – Thursday, Oct. 31, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Roast pork, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 1, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 24
Woman’s club to meet GFWC Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Westbrook Warren Congregational Church to assemble boxes for its annual lobster roll box lunch fundraiser. Lobsters roll lunches will be available Nov. 6. for pick up or delivery. The lunches were pre-ordered. At its Oct. 15 meeting, the […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 24
Medication disposal The public can safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications by dropping them off between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Buxton Police Department, 185 Portland Road, or at the Buxton Walgreens (formerly Rite Aid), 226 Parker Farm Road. The disposal is in conjunction with National Prescription Drug […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 24
Candidates night reminder Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., is hosting a Candidates Evening from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The free event is an informal opportunity for residents to meet and mingle with the candidates for the Gorham School Committee, Town Council and Portland Water District. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, […]