Free Easter egg hunt The Hollis-Buxton Dorcas Society is sponsoring a free Easter egg hunt for ages 10 and under at 10 a.m. March 30 at the Tory Hill soccer field on Route 202. There will be a separate area for children 3 and under. Families must bring their own baskets or buckets. The Easter […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: March 14
Garden Project meeting An informational session on the Gorham Garden Project will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Recreation Department at 75 South St. The Gorham Village Alliance is sponsoring the meeting for gardeners interested in creating gardens in public spaces. CMP tree work Central Maine Power announced that its contractors […]
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We Love to Eat: March 14
Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 15, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert. $14; $6 pizza for kids. Takeout available, no drive-thru. Free corned beef dinner – Saturday, March 16, 4:30 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Traditional St. Paddy’s […]
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Gorham council approves makeover for Robie Park
A new master plan with park improvements receives unanimous Town Council support.
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Westbrook superintendent’s proposed budget up 8.9%
The $51.9 million budget plan for the new school year is currently under review by the schools’ Finance Committee. The tax impact of the proposal has not yet been determined.
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Gorham joins Metro, keeps Husky Line public bus stops open
The Town Council votes to become a member of Greater Portland Metro at a cost of $170,000 this year.
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New ‘live fire’ facility will improve training for WRVC students, county’s firefighters
Westbrook Regional Vocational Center expects $1.5 million in federal funding to build a “live fire” facility.
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Gorham Notes: March 7
Leclerc honored at House Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed Ashton Leclerc, a senior at Gorham High School and captain of the Gorham varsity boys’ basketball team, to the State House March 28. Brenner also welcomed Leclerc’s mother, Angela, who has a master of science in physician assistant and is a lead physician assistant for Critical […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 7
Annual Button Show The Maine State Button Society will host its annual Button Show and sale with the theme of “Over the Moon For Buttons” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 at St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., in Westbrook. Collectors and dealers from “all over” will be displaying and selling their buttons, […]
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We Love to Eat: March 7
Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 8, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert. $14; $6 pizza for kids. Takeout available. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, March 9, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American […]