Westbrook Strong 5K The 11th annual Westbrook Strong 5K road race is set for 8 a.m. July 13 at Riverbank Park on Maine Street. The registration fee is $30. The Matt’s Mile/Sprint for ages 10 and younger is at 7:30 a.m. and registration is $7.50. The events honor the life of Matthew Rairdon, who was […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: July 4
Recount rules Gorham is not pursuing any action to develop a town ordinance to govern election recounts, town officials said last week. “We can’t have our own rules,” Town Council Chairperson Suzanne Phillips, citing a legal opinion, told the American Journal last week. “The state (statute) would supersede it.” The idea of having town rules […]
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Buxton Notes: July 4
Church takeout lunch Bar Mills Community Church at 13 Hermit Thrush Drive is hosting a takeout lunch Wednesday, July 10. One sandwich and one soup or salad is $10. Choices include a ham Italian sandwich or a ham and cheese slider with either a chicken orzo salad or tomato basil soup. To place an order, […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: July 4
Casco Open Air Fair/Flea Market – Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road. Flea market, coffee and donuts, food booths, auction, raffle and flowers. Tables $25, 8 feet. Contact 627-4282 or suea21@msn.com to reserve a spot. Naples Village Green Summer Sale – Saturday, July 13, 9 […]
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We Love to Eat: July 4
Gray bean supper – Saturday, July 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. All -you-can-eat. Community cookout – Sunday, July 7, 11 a.m., Riverbank Park, Main Street, Westbrook. Sponsored […]
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Skeletal remains in Gorham were those of Westbrook man
Michael Phillips-Townsend’s remains were found off Longfellow Road in May.
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Gorham Notes: June 27
Historical society plans In a wrap-up of the Gorham Historical Society spring newsletter, the society reports that Janet Benedetto has been helping with its mailings and memberships. The newsletter also said dues are $10 and will be collected in November. New this year are memberships for businesses and corporate sponsorships, offered at $50 per year. […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 27
Seniors earn Legion scholarships Dathan Tropnas and Autumn Wellington of Westbrook High School Class of 2024 each were awarded $300 American Legion scholarships on the school’s Senior Night June 4. Navy veteran and Post 62 Americanism Officer Phil Spiller presented the awards. Post 62 Commander Dennis Marrotte said Tropnas will enlist in the U.S. Navy […]
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Buxton Notes: June 27
State Police honor Buxton’s Bernhardt Buxton’s Officer Colt Bernhardt on June 14 received a Citation for Meritorious Service from the Maine State Police during the annual awards ceremony at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Bernhardt was recognized with the award for his “quick response to an incident where four troopers were struck by a vehicle […]
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We Love to Eat: June 27
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco bean supper – Saturday, June 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcakes. $12, $5 under […]