Trash collection Trash will not be collected for routes normally collected on Thursday, Nov. 28, but will be collected on Friday, Nov. 29. Residents should have each bag tagged and curbside by 7 a.m. For more information or questions, call the Public Works Office at 222-4950 or email Gorham Public Works at dpw@gorham.me.us. Some trails […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Wreaths for veterans Orders for wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves in South Buxton Cemetery are due by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Wreaths are $17 each. The cemetery is participating again this year in the annual Wreaths Across America observance on Dec. 14 in conjunction with the event at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Wreaths can be […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Collins Duo to entertain seniors Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served at noon, preceding a business meeting. Entertainment will be provided by the Dave Collins Duo with father and daughter, Dave and Crista, who have been […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 28
Christmas fair – Friday. Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Handmade crafts. Christmas Marketplace – Friday, Dec. 6, 2-6 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handmade crafts, breads, baked goods, pickles and more. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, and $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Dec. 4, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
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Westbrook inauguration; Morse to be sworn in as mayor
Morse will step down as City Council president Tuesday to be sworn in as mayor.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 21
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Crafts, greenery, bake sale, knitted items, raffle for queen-sized quilt or $100 gift card to Pit Stop Fuel or Christmas basket full of goodies, used Christmas decorations, used jewelry, and RADA knives. Chowda or sandwiches for […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 21
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Free, takeout Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 28. Meals can be picked up […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Touch-A-Truck The Buxton Recreation Department is hosting the annual holiday Touch-A-Truck from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Bar Mills Fire Station on Portland Road. The event includes a tree lighting at 6 p.m., refreshments, and Santa will be there. The Recreation Department is looking for one-of-a-kind classic cars, trucks and tractors […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 21
Walker Friends to meet The next Friends of The Walker Memorial Library meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the library at 800 Main St. The monthly meeting is a week early because the fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving this year. The Friends are planning its annual open house from 11 […]