The Buddhist temple in Buxton will be sold when a worship hall is finished in Westbrook. Construction is planned to start as early as next summer.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Mallett Brothers Band returns for big Buxton bash
Saturday is full of activities from the 5K road race to the Dorcas Society Fest, Buxton Community Day and Tory Hill lawn fair.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 8
Nomination papers open Nomination papers are available for elected town positions with Election Day set for Nov. 5, Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors announced. Expiring Town Council terms this fall are those of councilors Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross, along with School Committee members Nicole Yeo-Fisher and Anne Schools. Each of the positions is for […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 8
Officer Clark named Employee of Quarter The Westbrook Police Department announced that Officer Kerry Clark has been selected as its Employee of the Quarter. “Officer Clark had a very busy and productive quarter for us,” the department wrote in an announcement. “During the last quarter she was involved in a couple of critical incidents. In […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 8
Gearing up for Community Day Registrations of units, floats and individuals are still open for the annual Community Day parade on Aug. 17, according to Town Clerk John Myers. Community Day, with a Play Every Day 5K road race, is held in conjunction with the Hollis-Buxton Dorcas Society Fest and the Tory Hill Meeting House […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 8
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. 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. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, […]
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Westbrook hires consultant to gather pool opinions
The city is looking for public input on whether to build a swimming pool, a splash pad, or to not pursue the project at all.
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Gorham schools seek $12 million to fund projects
A public hearing on the referendum will be held before the November voting, but a date has not yet been set.
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Parking garage weathers latest drenching
Minor damage to fire alarm pull stations was reported, but the garage remains open.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 1
Activities at the Common The Walker Memorial Library will host a storytime at the Common at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2. On Saturday, an art bus will be at the Common with free craft activities for kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming concerts Vallee Square free concerts continue at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. […]