The municipal $23.9 million budget passed 6-1 and the $53.4 million school budget, 6-0.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Notable Westbrook women celebrated in new wall mural
The project was done with local artist Ryan Adams through USM’s artist-in-residence program.
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Democrats Sato, Siegel vie in party primary for House District 109
Democratic Rep. James Boyle is not running for reelection, and Alan Livingston is running as the Republican nominee.
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Gorham council moves White Birch Lane extension forward
The board voted 5-2 for the extension, with board Chair Suzanne Phillips and Councilor Phil Gagnon opposed.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: May 16
Two-day annual sale – Friday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., books and plants, with baked goods on Saturday, First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Congin plant sale – Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-noon, Congin Elementary School, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Hosted by Congin Elementary PTO. To donate […]
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We Love to Eat: May 16
Buxton bean supper – Saturday, May 18, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, coleslaw, chop suey, rolls, dessert, coffee and punch. $10, $5 ages 5-12, free under 5. Bean hole bean supper – Saturday, May 18, 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6 […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 9
Library friends need books The Friends of Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., are accepting donations of gently used books for its annual book sale in June. Donations can be taken to the library lobby between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on two Saturdays: May 11 and May 18. The group is not accepting textbooks. […]
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Buxton Notes: May 9
Woodlawn Cemetery meeting The Buxton Centre Cemetery Association for the Woodlawn Cemetery on Groveville Road will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. May 28 at Town Hall. All lot owners, representatives and interested parties are welcome and encouraged to attend. Association members in attendance will elect officers, directors and an auditor. For more information, […]
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Gorham Notes: May 9
Porter to spend time with family, travel Brian Porter, retiring as assistant superintendent of schools in Gorham, said in an email to the American Journal that he plans “to step back for a bit” and enjoy time with family and friends, along with traveling, outdoor time and photography. “I have absolutely enjoyed my tenure with […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: May 9
Plant sale – Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to noon, Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, corner of routes 4A and 202, Buxton. Sponsored by the Buxton Garden Club and proceeds benefit a scholarship for a high school senior pursuing a career in horticulture. Artisan craft fair – Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cressey […]