Retired cop, Vietnam veteran, dies at 77 Roland J. Bilodeau of North Fort Myers, Florida, died Dec. 24. He was a Marine Corps veteran, Westbrook Police patrol officer and member of American Legion Post 62. Bilodeau was born in Gorham. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of retired Westbrook Police Officer Roland Bilodeau,” […]
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. 9
School safety for GHS families Gorham High School administration and the Police Department are hosting an information session on school safety and security at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the high school. Families will be updated on current best practices when it comes to school safety, including information on responses to threats and keeping […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 9
Donate clothes Every night, thousands of people around the world find themselves without a place to call home, an announcement on the town’s website said. “They face unimaginable challenges, struggling to meet their basic needs of food, shelter, and warmth. Among these essential needs, one item often goes unnoticed and unappreciated – socks.” So, Bar […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 9
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday. Jan. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10. Takeout available and advance orders can be picked up starting at 5 p.m. No early birds. Bring your own bag for takeout, if possible. To order […]
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Contract zone sought for Gorham golf course project
Water and sewer extension would cost $6 to $8 million for the proposed project with 824 multifamily dwellings. “Traffic is going to be a monster,” Planning Board Chair Jim Hager said.
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Water leak at BEHS leads to early dismissal Tuesday
A pipe in the circulation system caused a significant leak, and the cleanup and heating concerns led to the decision to send students home.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 2
Seniors’ meetings Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at noon twice this month at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Members will participate on Monday, Jan. 6, in the group’s second annual post-Christmas Yankee Swap following a light luncheon and business meeting “Each member will bring an unwrapped item – perhaps a useful Christmas gift which […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 2
Ames steps down Doris Ames recently has stepped down as chair of the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad after 20 years. Buffy Houp succeeds Ames. Police departments in the three communities thanked Ames for her dedicated service to Triad, a coalition of law enforcement, businesses and agencies to enhance the safety and well-being of senior citizens. Ames is […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 2
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs, and dessert. Eat-in or takeout. $10, $5 children under 12. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 4, 5 p.m., Prides Corner Community Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Beans, […]
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Building boom to reduce Westbrook housing shortfall
One project plans to add 110 market-rate units and a restaurant on Dana Street, and another, proposed by Westbrook Housing, expects 739 residential units in a complex on 60 acres off Stroudwater Street.