Kids Safety Day The annual Kid’s Safety Day is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, on Hannaford Drive with free hot dogs and refreshments. Police cars, firetrucks, an ambulance and a race car will be on view along with an opportunity to go through a smoke house. Other events include a […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Sept. 19
Voters nix fire truck Buxton voters in a special meeting on Sept. 11 narrowly defeated a proposal to buy a new firetruck costing $856,185.20, Town Clerk John Myers reported. Voters rejected the proposal 74-69. Under the proposal, voters were asked whether to approve spending up to $85,619 as the first payment for a ladder truck […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 19
USM celebrates dining hall makeover The University of Southern Maine on Sept. 13 celebrated the $2.5 million renovation of Brooks Dining Hall on its Gorham campus. USM President Glenn Cummings joined representatives of Sodexo Dining Services along with representatives of Connor Architecture and Landry/French Construction of Scarborough at the event. Census coming next year The […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 19
Community meal – Thursday, Sept. 19, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 20, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 13
Boy Scouts bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 14, 5-6 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Brown Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 87. Beans, hot dogs, American chop suey, coleslaw, bread, dessert and beverages. $10, $3. Claws For A Cause lobster dinner – Saturday, Sept.14, 5-6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 12
Knight family reunites Ruth Knight of Methodist Road on Aug. 11 hosted a Knight Family Reunion. A family announcement said there was plenty of food for everyone thanks to Sue Petersen, who always is the head organizer. The gathering had lots of fun at the reunion and enjoyed walking by the Mill Brook on the […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 12
Land trust to meet, open trail The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will host its annual meeting and a Phase 2 trail opening with events beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Randall Orchards off Route 25 in Standish. A social hour with appetizers, cider and live music by the Pond Lilies begins at 6 […]
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Stress-free retirement ‘right thing to do,’ Gorham chief says
Daniel Jones cites the deaths of Gorham Officer Wayne Drown and a Florida law enforcement friend among the reasons he chose to step away from the profession after 30 years.
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Proposed Avesta project needs Town Council action
Avesta plans a four-story, 27-unit building for senior citizens at its Ridgewood complex in Gorham.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 12
Free dinner – Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 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 […]