Town nominations open Town Clerk John Myers announced Monday that nomination papers are available for several town elected positions. Openings are for one Select Board member, two Planning Board members and two for the Budget Committee. All seats are three-year terms. The expiring Select Board term is that of Chad Poitras; Planning Board seats available […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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‘He’s drowning!’: Boy rescued from river by Westbrook Winterfest attendees
Four Winterfest-goers sprang into action to save a young boy from the Presumpscot River on Saturday. Some community members are calling for better safety along the banks at Riverbank Park, such as fencing.
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Water, sewer complicate development at Gorham golf course
The site of the proposed 284-unit, mixed-use development is located roughly 2 miles away from necessary access to public water and sewer systems, developers said.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 29
Civil War talk postponed The Westbrook Historical Society’s picture tour of Civil War monuments in Maine has been rescheduled to 1:30 p.m. April 6 at the community center. Admission is free. Roberta Dutton Morrill, vice president of the historical society, will present the program originally scheduled for March 2. Housing Coalition meets The Westbrook Community […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 29
Donations top $20,000 for house fire victims The GoFundMe donation drive to benefit a Gorham mother with two children who lost their home in a fire last week doubled its goal of $10,000. Donations reached $20,102 and new donations have been disabled by the organizer. Katharine Goodwill Brown and her children lost their home, car […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 29
Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 1, 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. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, March 2, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, […]
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Gorham gears up to seek state funding for two new schools
Superintendent Heather Perry plans to apply to the Department of Education for help building a new high school and a preK-5 school.
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284 housing units proposed for former golf course in Gorham
The Planning Board, meanwhile, recommends a contract zone for a 391-unit Robie Street development.
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No snow? No problem. Westbrook Winterfest 2024 is on
The celebration of winter takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverbank Park.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 22
Winterfest is right around the corner Downtown Westbrook’s annual Winterfest is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2 at Riverbank Park on Main Street. The annual festival will have family activities and events, include a petting zoo and a barbecue put on by American Legion Post 62 and Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club. Rain date […]