Westbrook City Clerk Angela Holmes Wednesday announced an election recount that City Councilor Gary Rairdon, an incumbent, requested, is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the the large conference room in the Public Safety building, 570 Main St. Amy Faulkingham narrowly defeated Rairdon by 15 votes, 897-882, with 289 […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Phillips, Lavoie to lead Gorham council
The council reinstalled Suzanne Phillips as chair, chose Rob Lavoie as vice chair, and welcomed new Councilors Janet Kuech and David Willis.
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Pool, splash pad talks on tap in Westbrook
The result of the city’s meetings and survey will be announced at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Community Center. Meanwhile, a separate citizen-led survey is expected to close at the end of the year and have results presented to the city.
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Sanphy resigns as president of Westbrook Historical Society
After nearly a decade and at age 78, he decided it’s time to “slow down.”
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 7
Wreaths Across America South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Road, will again participate this year in the Wreaths Across America observance next month. The ceremony is held in conjunction with one at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The cemetery in Buxton will conduct a program with veterans, Scouts and volunteers placing wreaths on gravestones of military […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 7
Seniors to meet Westbrook Seniors will meet at noon Nov. 18 in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A catered turkey dinner will be provided. Registrations must be made by Wednesday, Nov. 13, by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Entertainment will be provided by Salem Street. Visitors are always welcome. For […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 7
Free Thanksgiving meal Roxanne Moody, volunteers and donors are providing a free community Thanksgiving Day meal again this year on Nov. 28. The meals are available to be picked up or will be delivered to those without transportation. Meals will be prepared at Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. To reserve a meal or […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 7
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 9, seatings at 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 at ticket table or by calling 854-9157 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 7
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill, UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Crafts, baked goods, soups, used books, attic treasures, large silent auction and more. Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Avita of Stroudwater, 113 Landing Road, Westbrook. Music, holiday goodies and shopping. USM […]