Musician Dyhrberg to entertain seniors Musician Tom Dyhrberg will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at noon on Monday, Feb. 3, in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served followed by a business meeting, according an announcement from club President Carol Hayden. A Westbrook native, Dyhrberg will sing […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 30
Reynolds appointed to School Committee Jaci Reynolds has been appointed to fill the slot left open by the recent resignation of longtime School Committee member Stewart McCallister. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Reynolds will serve until the next municipal election in June 2025. “Jaci Reynolds is new to the community of Gorham but has […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 30
High-crash intersections The intersection at Main Street and River Road was Buxton’s highest crash intersection with 20 incidents and 10 injuries for the three-year period ending in December, according to statistics compiled by the Maine Department of Transportation. The number of crashes at the intersection rose by one, from 19, and also increased from eight […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 30
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and a dessert. All proceeds are used to maintain the original one-room White Rock School House. $10, $5 children under 12. Eat-in or takeout. Gray bean supper – […]
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Church plans to relocate into Chaps Saloon building
The nonprofit Group of Intercession International Church has a contract to buy the property on Long Plains Road.
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Gorham hit with lawsuit over zoning, handicapped matter
A Gorham woman is suing the town for denying a request for a home building permit to modify her property to allow first-floor access for her sister, who uses a wheelchair.
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Gorham High School students return Tuesday after police trace threat to Kentucky
The high school was evacuated Monday and students were sent home after the school received a threatening voicemail.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 23
Little League signup Little League registrations are available at westbrookmelittleleague.com. Scholarship assistance is available for families in need by emailing president@westbrookmelittleleague.com for details. The league is offering volunteer opportunities. “We need you to make this season amazing for the kids. Every family is encouraged to sign up for a volunteer role,” the organization posted online. […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 23
Mom’s coffee hour Fridays are for moms. They meet for coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It’s a free, social support group for all moms including those expecting, according to the Recreation Department. This support group is hosted by Rachel Pelletier of Mamabear Fitness […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 23
Casco “Let it Snow” supper – Saturday, Jan. 25, 4:340-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, hot dogs, salads and homemade desserts. $12, $5 under age 8. Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 child, […]