The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 5, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Ovide Fredette of Westbrook and their daughter, Irene, were staying at their Prout’s Neck cottage for the summer. Mrs. Philip Mason has replaced Mrs. William Berry as a clerk in Gorham Town Hall.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love Sales
Blueberry jamboree and bake sale – Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Items for sale include Rada knives and blueberries; features include a picnic lunch, yard games and live music under a tent. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 1
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 2, 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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We Love Sales: Aug. 1
Yard and bake sale – Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m., Buxton Center Baptist Church, Route 22, Buxton. Hot homemade doughnuts and steamed hot dogs. Blueberry jamboree and bake sale – Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Items for sale, blueberries, picnic lunch, along with yard […]
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Westbrook Notes
Another $10,000 grant for teen center My Place Teen Center has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo for the second year in a row — this time to fund general year-round programming. “Wells Fargo invested in our Youth Leadership Academy a year ago and we have all seen the results,” MPTC CEO […]
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Gorham Notes
Stickney joins GPD Veteran Police Officer Christian Stickney has joined the Gorham force and is serving on the midnight patrol shift. Stickney, who has 25 years experience, was sworn-in by Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors on July 24. He spent 23 years with the Portland Police Department and two years with Waterville police. He holds a […]
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Mistrial frustrates Buxton employee
The town’s solid waste director says the case against the Selectboard chairwoman, who is charged with assaulting him, has ruined his reputation and he fears he will be fired.
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Gorham nomination papers available Friday
Three seats on the council and two on the School Committee are up for grabs.
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Metro bus involved in Gorham accident
GORHAM – A Metro bus operated by the Greater Portland Transit District became stuck after making a wrong turn July 24, blocking part of Brackett Road between McLellan Road and Saco Street. “The driver missed his turn and tried to correct the error by turning around in another location nearby, causing traffic issues. We apologize […]