Drinan to lead Friends of Warren Rec Friends of the Warren Rec Area in Westbrook have hired Paul Drinan as its first executive director, the group announced last month. The Friends group said in a press release that Drinan of Westbrook is the chair of the Westbrook Recreation and Conservation Commission, a mayoral appointed, volunteer […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Purple Light Nights October is domestic violence awareness month. The organization Go Purple USA, created to raise awareness about domestic violence, started Purple Light Nights, where communities around the U.S. and Canada put up purple lights to show support. The Gorham Police Department shared a flyer about the effort that said, “We can work together […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton and Westbrook
Drive-thru turkey dinner – Saturday, Oct. 11, 4-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. Roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake. $10, exact price. No substitutions, no pre-orders. Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two […]
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Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
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‘Secure status’ ends at 3 Gorham schools after nearby police search
Gorham High, Middle and Village Elementary schools heightened security for about 3 hours Thursday as police executed a ‘high-risk’ search and arrest warrant on Preble Street in connection with a South Portland shooting investigation.
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Developer seeks to raise Robie Street housing project numbers in Gorham
The developer hopes to add 120 units. A discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6.
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McCambridge, challenger Sleight to square off in Westbrook Ward 1 race
Westbrook’s municipal election is Nov. 4.
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Rairdon, McLellan face off in Westbrook City Council race
Two candidates seeking the at-large, three-year seat.
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Gorham Notes: Plow Days feature vintage tractors, calves and mini horses
Antique Tractor Plow Days The two-day annual Antique Tractor Plow Days is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, at Parsons Farm, 321 Buck St., Gorham. A display of vintage tractors and implements will show what they can do in action on a corn field 2,000 feet in length. Admission is free. Breakfast […]
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Westbrook Notes: Get ready for football’s River Bowl 2025
River Bowl clash between Westbrook and Gorham Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club announced the first River Bowl, a proposed annual game between the Gorham and Westbrook high school football teams, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Westbrook. “We were pleased to purchase the trophy for this competition and will have a Rotary presence […]