Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Sept. 19
Town meeting, hearing A special town meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Town Hall to reconcile funds totaling $264,338.18. A moderator will be chosen under Article 1 to preside at the meeting. In Article 2, a variety of accounts to be reconciled for the fiscal year total $99,742.36. The money […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Bonny Eagle seeks $400M makeover, unifying the district
Most school buildings need upgrades for safety, ADA compliance and more, and the district is considering consolidating five of six elementary schools. The proposal is in its early stages and residents are encouraged to contribute to the discussion.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Sept. 19
Ledoux retired Acting Mayor David Morse announced that Arty Ledoux has retired as the temporary head of downtown parking. Ledoux retired late last year as operations manager at Westbrook Public Services and began his new position as parking project manager at a salary of $65,000. “Arty’s temporary position has now ended,” Morse said in an […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Sept. 19
Meet the candidates Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., will host a Meet the Candidates night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. It’s an opportunity to meet candidates for Town Council, school committee, Maine Senate District 30, and Maine House districts 108 and 109. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry will be a special guest. The election […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs: Sept. 19
Standish craft fair vendors needed – Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Standish Municipal Building, 175 Northeast Road, Standish. Scholarship fundraiser in memory of Corporal Tyler Wallingford. Tables are $30 to reserve. Interested vendors contact Diana at 671-4893.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Sept. 19
Free community meal – Saturday, Sept. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Pot roast dinner, rolls and dessert. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 21, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, 22 Church Hill Road. Beans, red hot dogs, coleslaw, chop suey, rolls, dessert, coffee and punch. $10, $5 ages 5-12, […]
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Gorham extends White Birch Lane; Gagnon walks, rebukes board
Town Council approved the request to extend access through White Birch Lane to the proposed 391-unit housing development on Robie Street. Councilor Phil Gagnon objected to the council allowing Virginia Wilder Cross to vote on the matter, as she lives on an impacted street.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 12
Seeking old farm photos Gorham Historical Society is seeking old farm/farming photos of Gorham for a project at its headquarters in the Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, 28 Cherry Hill Road. “You can take a (good) picture and send it through (Facebook) Messenger or text them to 831-4220,” the society wrote in an […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Scarborough Leader
Community group opposing Gorham Connector discusses alternatives
A coalition run by volunteers, Mainers for Smarter Transportation, held a community forum about the Gorham Connector, with all present opposing it.