City Councilor Michael and Malory Shaughnessy lost their son, Theo Alexander Owen Shaughnessy, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 13. He was 40 years old. Mayor David Morse, at Monday’s City Council meeting, offered “our deepest sympathies and prayers” to his parents and family. “Theo was born July 5, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, and moved […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Mancuso, Rice head up Westbrook School Committee
A divided Westbrook School Committee on Dec. 11 elected Andrea Mancuso its chair and Katy Rice, vice chair.
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Gorham veteran remembers Iraq suicide bombing 20 years ago
Critically wounded, Staff Sgt. Harold “Butch” Freeman of Gorham survived the Christmastime bombing. Portland Press Herald Columnist Bill Nemitz and Photographer Gregory Rec were at the scene. “People need to remember,” Nemitz said last week.
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Ledoux appointed Westbrook city clerk; council to fill board vacancy
Ellis Ledoux succeeds Angela Holmes, who is now a full-time assistant for City Administrator Jerre Bryant.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 12
Winter Explorers kids activities The Buxton Recreation Department is planning some outdoor winter adventures for Grades 3, 4 and 5. The program is set for Thursdays Jan. 16 through Feb. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It will provide introductions to several winter activities liker snowshoeing, camping, first […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 12
Youth craft session Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., is hosting a special holiday craft session for ages 2-6 on Monday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. “We would like to invite you to come make a special gift to give to someone you love this holiday season,” the library wrote in an announcement. For more […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 12
Holmes, Ledoux promoted Mayor David Morse announced in last week’s inauguration that City Clerk Angela Holmes will now serve as the full-time assistant to City Administrator Jerre Bryant, and Ellis Ledoux will move up to city clerk. Ledoux’s appointment will require City Council approval on Monday, Dec. 16, Morse said. Holmes was appointed as city […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 12
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10 at the door, $5 under 12. Order takeout in advance at ticket table or between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 854-9157. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 12
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonny Eagle Middle School, 92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton. Free admission, crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, 10-minute Christmas mini photo sessions and more. All proceeds benefit a BEMS student who needs a lifesaving seizure dog. To rent a table or for more information, contact hrhoades@bonnyeagle.org. St. […]
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Giving tree helps keep Westbrook students warm
Alex Stone, owner of Blazes Burgers in downtown, has details of what students need for the winter, and community members can drop off donations to be delivered to the schools.