Robert Lowell

Buxton Notes: July 18

by Robert Lowell July 18, 2024July 17, 2024

Community Day 5K, parade registrations The town’s annual Community Day features a road race and parade held in conjunction with the Dorcas Society Fest Aug. 17 at Tory Hill. The 5K run is set for 8 a.m. The entry fee for preregistration is $30 and $35 the day of the race. A kids fun run […]

American Journal

We Love to Eat: July 18

July 18, 2024July 17, 2024

Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, July 20, seating at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m., UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, coffee or punch, and dessert. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 892-5363 by 5 p.m. July 19. Free community meal – Saturday, […]

American Journal

Saturday downpour shuts down Westbrook parking garage

by Robert Lowell July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The city received an inch and a half of rain in 15 minutes on Saturday and the garage was closed after security guards noticed smoke.

American Journal

Westbrook voters OK revamped $51M school budget

by Robert Lowell July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

A voter turnout of 12% passed the budget 997-859.

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: July 11

by Robert Lowell July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Free meals for kids Westbrook School District is hosting free meals for all children this summer. The dates and times have been announced. For Monday to Friday through Aug. 9, the meal distribution sites and times are: • Walker Field, 2 Walker St., 11:15-11:35 a.m. • Westbrook Pointe, 26 Prospect St., lunch, noon to 12:30 […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: July 11

July 11, 2024July 12, 2024

Raymond meals to go – Saturday, July 13, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, a roll and a brownie. $15. Takeout only. Order by calling 655-7749 before noon July 13 with name, number of meals and time of pickup, or email office@rvccme.org. Weekly […]

American Journal

Gorham Notes: July 11

by Robert Lowell July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Tour Baxter Museum free The town-owned Baxter House Museum, 67 South St., is open for free tours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through August. The house was built in 1797 and later became the Baxter family home. James Phinney Baxter, father of Maine Gov. Percival Baxter, donated the house as a […]