All about sea turtles Kids can attend a discussion about sea turtles, hosted by the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Marine Mammals of Maine will present the program, teaching about sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation and the threats they face in Maine and around the world. […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 1
Bonny Eagle senior gets Mitchell scholarship Bonny Eagle High School senior Kallie Warner was named to the 2024 list of Mitchell Institute scholarship recipients. She is among 184 students statewide to be given the awards. The Mitchell Institute is a Maine-based nonprofit and research organization founded by U.S. Senator George Mitchell. Its goal is to […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 1
Gray bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 3, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham Notes: July 25
Historical society hours Gorham Historical Society and museum will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. on two Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 21, in the restored Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, 28 Cherry Hill Road. The society can also be open by appointment by calling the archivist, Kelly Dearborn, at 831-4220. The society […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 25
Activities at the Common Summer lunches for kids will be held at the Westbrook Common at noon Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26. Walker Memorial Library staff will host a storytime for kids at 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday. A Fiesta Global, sharing global music for kids, starts at 11 a.m. Friday. On Sunday, […]
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We Love to Eat: July 25
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 31, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by […]
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Gallant-Charette, a ‘first-class athlete, role model,’ cuts latest swim short
Marathon swimmer and Westbrook resident Pat Gallant-Charette stopped her swim between Canada and Washington short due to risk of hypothermia.
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Westbrook Strong donates $10,000 to domestic abuse awareness group
The 5K race, founded in memory of Matthew Rairdon, raised $36,000 in total, with the remaining $26,000 going to nursing scholarships.
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Gorham Notes: July 18
Door-to-door pitches The company named Fox Pest Control has registered with the Town Clerk’s Office to obtain the required license to engage in door-to-door commercial solicitation between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The permit expires on July 31 and the Police Department is aware of the situation. For more information, call the Town Clerk’s Office […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 18
New police officers Marije Van Der Hilst, Scott Johnsen, Noor Shidad and Vincent Greco are Westbrook’s newest police officers. They will attend the police academy in August. Activities at the Common There will be summer lunches for kids available at Westbrook Common from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 18 and 19. On […]