Nolan Irish of Gorham was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Tuesday, April 30.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook council gives first OK to budget raising taxes 10.8%
Councilor Gary Rairdon called the hike a “huge, huge increase” and voted opposed, along with Victor Chau.
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Middle school principal named new Gorham assistant superintendent
Quinton Donahue has been principal of Gorham Middle School for five years.
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Buxton Planning Board member retiring after three decades of ‘speaking his mind’
Emery is not seeking reelection and will step into retirement in June.
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Westbrook Notes: April 25
‘Honor Flight’ info A representative of Honor Flight Maine, a group that provides veterans with free trips to and tours of Washington, D.C., will speak at the Wednesday, May 1, meeting of the American Legion Post 62 at 6:30 p.m. This was originally scheduled for April 3 and was postponed. There will be three presentations […]
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Gorham Notes: April 25
Knights 5K race The Knights of Columbus at Saint Anne’s Church have announced its second annual 5K race will take place at 9 a.m. May 18. The race starts and ends at the church at 299 Main St. The organization aims to raise $4,000 to go to local charities, scholarships, food pantries, Maine Special Olympics […]
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Buxton Notes: April 25
Making way for a home An old building on the banks of the Saco River on Depot Street in Bar Mills dating back to the 1870s was recently demolished to make way for a home. Buxton Code Enforcement Officer Patti McKenna said a single-family, two-story residence is planned for the property owned by Austin and […]
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We Love Sales: April 25
Two-day book sale – Friday, May 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 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. Sponsored […]
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We Love to Eat: April 25
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 families. Takeout available. Casco pie supper – Saturday, April 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s and more pies. Salads and dessert. $12, […]
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Gorham council leaves proposed $53.5 million school budget untouched
The School Committee presented a $53.5 million spending plan, up $3.5 million. Councilors will vote on the budget May 14.