The first of three planned public discussions about whether to build a new swimming pool, splash pad, something else or none took place last week.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Proposal to move Gorham tennis courts to Robie Park stirs up turmoil
The Gorham School Department suggested replacing old tennis courts at the middle school, but the Town Council has moved forward a proposal to build tennis courts in Robie Park.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Nomination papers deadline near City Clerk Angela Holmes reminds candidates that the deadline to file nomination papers for several seats is Sept. 6. Available openings on the Nov. 5 ballot are for mayor in a special election for one year to fill the unexpired term following the resignation of Michael Foley. Three-year terms available are […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 22
Shearman receives Boston Post Cane The Rev. Phil Shearman received the Boston Post Cane, honoring him as the oldest resident in Gorham, on Aug. 15. Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors and Assistant Town Clerk Kim Getchell presented Shearman, 98, with a replica gold-topped, ebony cane and a certificate in a ceremony in the Town Council Chambers […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 22
Parade brings smiles The annual parade for the combined Buxton Day Community Day and Dorcas Fest Aug. 17 attracted a large throng that lined Route 112. Town Clerk John Myers, parade organizer, said the parade brings the community together for an upbeat event. “It is wonderful to see all the smiling faces both young and […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 22
Casco summer barbecue picnic supper – Saturday, Aug. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, salads, beans, watermelon, and homemade blueberry desserts. $12, $5 ages 8 and under. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 15
Stormwater system updated Gorham Public Works Department staff broke ground on Aug. 6 on a project to upgrade the stormwater system at the municipal center, according to an announcement from the town. “Currently, runoff from the municipal center enters Railroad Brook untreated. Thanks to this project, runoff from the site will be treated by two […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 15
Seniors meetings to resume After taking its summer break, the Westbrook Senior Citizens group will resume its regular monthly meetings on Sept. 16 at the Community Center, according to President Carol Hayden. The group’s bus trip next month to the Big E in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been canceled with too few reservations. Activities at the […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 15
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, seating at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.; UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls, coffee or punch, and homemade dessert. $12, $8 children. For takeout orders, call 892-5363 by 5 p.m. Friday. Buxton […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 15
SAD 6’s Marean appears in horse racing publication SAD 6 board member Don Marean and his wife, Linda, were recently featured in an article in online publication Harness Racing Update. The article is called “Don Marean is Harness Racing’s Maine Man.” Marean, a former state legislator representing Buxton and Hollis, has long been involved in […]