Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 30, 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 […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Teacher of Year finalist tackles food insecurity in Gorham
Heather Whitaker, a finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year, battles hunger in Gorham schools and the community.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 22
Crowded council field Twelve people have taken out nomination papers for three available Town Council seats in the municipal election this fall. The latest to take out papers include Town Council Chairman Benjamin Hartwell, Janet Keuch, Andrew O’Hare, Stewart McCallister and former Councilor and Vice Chairwoman Sherrie Benner. They join, as previously reported, candidates Dan […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Aug. 22-31
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 23, 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 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Aug. 22
Church yard sale success Susan Eldridge, spokeswoman for Tory Hill Meeting House at the intersection of routes 202 and 112 in Buxton, reports a successful lawn sale during the recent Dorcas Fest. The church benefited from table rentals, food and its own lawn sale table. “It was very busy throughout the day,” Eldridge said. “We […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton folk artist’s history sparks L.A. filmmakers
A film focused on John Brewster Jr. could be shot in town if the two California women secure funding for their project.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Outrunning Alzheimer’s Fred Kilfoil, 73, of Westbrook is running on a mission from Fort Kent to Kittery to raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Kilfoil neared Falmouth Monday in the approximate run of 450 miles. He began about June 1 and he expects to complete his run within 30 days. “It’s been fun. Sometimes, I […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Cherry Hill trails opening hinges on pending lease to town
Shaw Brothers Family Foundation appears close to a deal with Gorham to open trails at a historically significant land tract.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Aug. 15
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 16, 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 […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 15
WHS class of ’79 Cindy Kilburn reported an “amazing turnout” at the Westbrook High School class of 1979 40th reunion on Aug. 2 at the Stockhouse. Kilburn, an event organizer, said about 90 attended with several from distant states. Kilburn said Eric Shepard and J. Nicholas Gross came from California; Jayne Farrington, North Carolina; Mark […]
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