Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Buxton Notes: June 6
Town to expand Wednesday hours The town reported on its website that, effective July 3, the Town Hall will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The change is a six-month trial period after which town officials will determine whether the change will become permanent. Town Hall currently opens at 11:30 […]
Gorham Notes: June 6
Laser show to replace New Year fireworks Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of the New Year Gorham celebration, announced a musical laser light show at the annual event will replace fireworks to welcome in 2025. “Over the past few years, the committee has considered this option to respond to environmental concerns as well as to eliminate […]
Westbrook Notes: June 6
K-9 team recognized Westbrook Officer Kerry Clark and K-9 Desi have been honored with the Patrol Case of the Quarter by the U.S. Police Canine Association Region 9. “The pair were selected for their work on a track of a suspect on March 30 where the pair tracked from a vandalized vehicle approximately 1.25 miles […]
We Love to Eat: June 6
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, June 8, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and a beverage. $10, $5 under 12. Senior lunch – Wednesday, June 12, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Weekly […]
Request to add to quarry regulations in Gorham rejected by council
Councilor Phil Gagnon described the proposal as too undefined.
Free parking garage finally opens after months of delay
The garage is open 24/7 on Vertical Way.
Westbrook ordinance permits homes, churches to act as shelters
Private homes and churches can be licensed as small emergency shelters in zones allowing single-family homes and duplexes.
We Love Sales: May 30
Book sale – Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook. Plant sale – Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Gorham Garden Club, Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham.