Mansion tours canceled The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society has announced that the tours of the Brewster Mansion scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, in Buxton have been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” The tours were to be in conjunction with the annual Dorcas Society Fest and Buxton Community Day at Tory Hill. “We extend our sincere apologies […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: July 18
Courage House scholarship Program Manager Al Garcia at Courage House has announced it is sponsoring a college scholarship for a Gorham graduating senior. Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, the Courage House College Scholarship will be awarded to a Gorham High School graduate who plans on studying and entering the addiction/counseling field, Garcia said in […]
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Hog-tied by town rules, mini-pig awaits decision
A Gorham Planning Board review of a proposed ordinance amendment for pet mini-pig Wilbur has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on July 18.
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We Love to Eat: July 11
Free dinner – Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 12, 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: July 11
Who knew? Brenda Buchanan, a lawyer and writer, and Richard Cass, a writer, will speak from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., about the health benefits of reading crime fiction. The program is part of a summer reading series. The presentation will focus on how reading crime fiction can […]
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Buxton Notes: July 11
Dorcas Fest and Community Day plans Big doin’s are planned in Buxton as the town celebrates Aug. 10, at Tory Hill, intersection of routes 202 and 112. It’s the Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, in conjunction with Buxton Community Day. Activities include a parade, free car show, road race, […]
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Gorham Notes: July 11
Annual seniors picnic The Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St. in Little Falls, will hold its catered picnic at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 15. It will have “all the picnic foods you love,” said Blanche Alexander, president. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, coleslaw, potato salad and a special dessert. Alexander said local […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 15, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. John Grovo and family of Westbrook were visiting relatives in Madison. David Murray of Buxton and Philip Pierce of Gorham had returned from a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake.
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Historical society to hand over homestead in Gorham
A new entity seeks non-profit status to take the helm of Eddy Homestead in Gorham.
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We Love Sales & Fairs: July 11
Indoor yard sale – Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Scarborough Grange Hall, County Road (Route 22), Scarborough. Vintage, household items, toys, baked goods and snack bar. Open air fair – Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 940 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco Village. Craft tables, yard sale items, flea market, […]