Backwoods Burgers coming to town Backwoods Burger Shack is coming soon to Gorham at 680 Gray Road in Little Falls near the traffic circle between route 202 and 237. Owners Rick Boyd and Tatiana Martz, who started out in the restaurant business in Boise, Idaho, in 2009, plan to open in April 15 in the […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 22
Westbrook baked haddock supper – Friday, Feb. 23, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Haddock, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. $12, $5 ages 12 and under. Takeout 4:30-5 p.m. Gorham in-person haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 22
Healthy conversations The Buxton Recreation Department is offering a free “Healthy Sip” with coffee and a healthy conversation from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March 18 at Town Hall. Nursing students will share information on health topics and preventive screenings. Coffee and games will follow and registration is required. For more information or […]
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Preliminary Gorham school budget proposal up $3.8M with 11.4% tax increase
The superintendent’s $53.8 million spending plan represents a 7.6% increase over last year’s.
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Family loses all in house fire in Gorham
A leaking gas grill is blamed for the explosion that started the fire.
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Buxton Police assistant has stories to tell
Manny Costa was a mounted police officer in Houston, Texas, before joining the Buxton department as a civilian employee.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 15
Officer Hinkley promoted Gorham Police Department this week announced the promotion of Officer Michael Hinkley to sergeant. Hinkley joined the department in 2015 and has been assigned to the patrol division. He earned an associate degree at Southern Maine Community College. “He is a drug recognition expert, field training officer and a member of the […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 15
Little League assist Westbrook Little League has partnered with ConvenientMD to provide players in need with free physical exam vouchers. “The opportunity to partner with a major health care brand like ConvenientMD lines up with our mission and strengthens our roots within our community we serve,” Mark Sardella, Westbrook Little League board president, said in […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 15
Primary absentee ballots available Absentee ballots can be requested for the upcoming Democratic and Republican presidential primary taking place March 5. They can be mailed out by calling Town Clerk John Myers at 929-6171 or requested online at maine.gov. Voters can also fill out and submit absentee ballots in person at Town Hall. Those dropping off […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 15
Westbrook baked haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Haddock, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. $10, $5 ages 12 and under. Takeout 4:30-5 p.m. Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, […]