Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 26
Offices closed Gorham municipal public offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash collection There will be no trash collection on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Wednesday’s route will be collected on Thursday, and Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday. Medical Loan Closet Gorham residents in need of medical […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 26
Food for students Bonny Eagle school district reports on social media a need to bolster its backpack program to feed students on weekends and school breaks. “Around the district, you will find many teachers who can tell you about a student who came to school on Monday, not reluctant to start the school week, but […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 26
Redwood Society Free upcoming activities held from 1 to 3 p.m. for seniors in the Redwood Society in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., include Cribbage Club on Thursdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2; bingo on Friday, Dec. 27; and team trivia on Monday, Dec. 30. Free water, coffee and snacks […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 26
Free community supper – Saturday, Dec. 28, 5-6 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. 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 take out. $10, $5 children under […]
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Class acts to ring in New Year Gorham 2025
This year, the celebration wraps up with a laser light show set to music indoors instead of a firework show.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 19
Free community meal – Saturday, Dec. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ziti, salad, bread and desserts. Free turkey dinner – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Followed by a short Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Takeout available. Free community Christmas Day dinner – […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 19
Symbol Apartments open Westbrook Housing Authority officially opened its Stacey M. Symbol Apartments at 68 Nicklaus Lane, affordable housing for senior citizens. Authority Executive Director Chris LaRoche, in a well-attended Dec. 12 ceremony, recognized Symbol, former chair of the board, for her role in the project making it happen for ages 55 and older. The […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 19
Historical calendars The 2025 Gorham Historical Society calendars with the theme “Gone But Not Forgotten” are available for $10 each. The calendars can be purchased at Gorham town offices, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; or by calling historical society President Suzie Phillips at 892-9847. Blood drive The American Red Cross is […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 19
Age-Friendly Buxton The Aging in Buxton organization earned a Spirit of America Foundation tribute for its work in Buxton. Its director, Ellen DeCotiis, recently accepted the award from York County Commissioner Justin Chenette. Winners are nominated by their municipalities. Buxton has been an AARP-designated Age-Friendly Community for a year. The organization plays host to a […]