Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, May 11, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 children. Takeout available, order by Thursday at 2 p.m. by calling 854-9157. Senior lunch – Wednesday, May 15, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Hose connection blamed for Westbrook gasoline spill
Fuel did not reach storm drains or the Presumpscot River, according to City Administrator Jerre Bryant.
Gorham council declares May Bike Month
Residents using bicycling to get around can ease parking issues, benefit businesses and improve health.
Westbrook council backs $95M budget, taxes rise 10.8%
The $95 million budget raises taxes 10.8% and property taxes are up to $18.48 per thousand dollars.
Buxton Notes: May 2
‘Wizard of Oz’ at BEHS The Bonny Eagle High School Drama Club presents three performances of “The Wizard of Oz.” Show dates and times are 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 11 The school is located at 700 Saco Road in Standish. Tickets are $10, only available at […]
We Love Sales and Fairs: May 2
Two-day book sale – Friday, May 3, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Shaw Gym, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Friends of Baxter Memorial Library. Event includes a train show by Maine3Railers. Plant sale and raffle – Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. […]
We Love to Eat: May 2
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, May 4, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. $10, $5 under 12. Takeout available, no pre-orders. Gray bean supper – Saturday, May 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 […]
Westbrook Notes: May 2
Business students stand out at summit Seven Westbrook Regional Vocational Center’s Tech II Business students attended the Virtual Enterprise Youth Business Summit in New York City last month. They became one of 30 teams from more than 230 to be recognized for their entrepreneurial sales pitch, earning bronze. WRVC business teacher Brenda Dolloff prepared the […]
Gorham Notes: May 2
Ouellette awarded PWD scholarship Abigail Ouellette of Gorham was chosen as the recipient of the $1,500 DiPietro Memorial Scholarship from the Portland Water District last week. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern Maine studying environmental science, according to an announcement. She is already making an impact in the field and has […]