Planning Board rescheduled The Planning Board meeting Monday was canceled and the next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Historical society reminder The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society first fall meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at its headquarters and museum, 100 Main St. […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 12
Domestic violence community conversation Local women whose lives were affected by domestic violence will share their stories and lead a community conversation Monday evening, Sept. 16, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The conversation is part of the statewide “Let’s Talk About It” tour, led by Finding Our Voices, […]
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Candidates vie for Gorham council, school committee seats
James Hager Jr., Janet Kuech, George Vercelli and David Willis are competing for two council seats. Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross are not seeking reelection.
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3 vie for Westbrook mayor; contests for two council seats and one for School Committee
Lynda Adams and Lawrence “Larry” McWilliams are challenging acting Mayor David Morse for the remainder of former Mayor Michael Foley’s term, expiring next year.
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Initial approval for Gorham Village development; White Birch Lane still in works
The Gorham Village project has tentative approval to move forward with Phase 1, with the understanding it may be revoked.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 12
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10, $5 under 12. Order takeout at 854-9157 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m., Buxton […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 5
Jim Farrell receives community award Members of Highland Lake Grange No. 87 presented its 2024 Community Service Award to Jim Farrell on Aug. 20 at his residence at Stroudwater Lodge. The award recognized his “outstanding contributions” to the city of Westbrook over his lifetime, specifically his role in founding Westbrook Volunteer Rescue in 1969 along […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 5
Parade video available Buxton’s annual Community Day Parade on Aug. 17 can be viewed at youtu.be/mjeauZhrftU. Town Clerk John Myers, parade organizer, said the video is “compliments of the staff at Saco River Community Television.” Historical society to meet The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will kick off its fall program meetings at 7 p.m. on Sept. […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 5
Babb’s Bridge history Gorham Historical Society will have a program about Babb’s Bridge when it meets at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at its headquarters in the Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, at 28 Cherry Hill Road. The present-day, replica bridge was damaged Aug. 23 when a dump truck, too heavy for […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 5
Gray bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. All-you-can-eat. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge […]