Blood drive The Gorham Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., in Gorham. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org/give. Senior center The Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton’s Salmon Falls Bridge goes to bid later this year
An MDOT spokesman said the construction bid will likely go out in October. The cost has risen from an estimated $8 million last January to $10.4 million.
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Damaged Babb’s Bridge under repair; Driveway Guys vow to step up
Repairs, estimated to cost about $110,000, are already underway after construction materials arrived earlier than expected, according to an MDOT spokesman.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 16
Seniors reminder Westbrook Senior Citizens will be served a haddock meal at noon Monday, Jan. 20, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Registrations are necessary as soon as possible by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Drouin Dance Company students will entertain. Redwood Society events The Redwood Society, for those age 50-plus, has several free […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 16
McCallister resigns from School Committee Superintendent Heather Perry announced in her Jan. 10 online blog that Stewart McCallister resigned from the seven-member School Committee. Perry said McCallister, who served eight years on the board, cited changes in his work schedule. Due to changes in time and commitment at work, McCallister told the board last week […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 16
Closed for MLK Day Buxton municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closures include Buxton Town Hall, Public Works, recreation, police administrative and fire/rescue administrative. The Buxton Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was an […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham insider recalls Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame
John Stuart, a Gorham musician who had worked with the iconic folk singer, speaks about their history in the wake of Yarrow’s death Jan. 7.
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Town: South Gorham fire coverage not an issue – yet
Gorham ended the agreement to share a space at the North Scarborough Fire Station nearly three years ago, but agreed to revisit the concept in the future if necessary. So far, town officials say Gorham’s Central Station serves the area effectively.