The town must join the Metro system, at a cost of $170,000 this year, to keep the service open to the public, the executive director says.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook mayoral election to be held Nov. 5
The council Monday also approves the purchase of land for a new firehouse to replace the existing station in Prides Corner.
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 8
Nominations for SAD 6 School Board members Bonny Eagle school director at-large nomination papers are available at the district headquarters at 94 Main St. in Buxton, and town halls in each of the district’s towns – Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. The terms expiring in June are those of Ellen DeCotiis, Buxton; Kelley […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 8
Overdose kits in place Westbrook Partners for Prevention has distributed 10 opioid overdose emergency toolkits called ONEboxes throughout the city. “If you look in places around Westbrook, you may notice some new purple-labeled boxes around the city. These are ONEboxes and they are designed to save lives,” a press release from the group said. The […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 8
GPD officers honored Several Gorham officers were recognized at the Maine Association of Police awards banquet last weekend. Sgt. Michael Coffin, Sgt. David Bruni and Fire Chief Ken Fickett received the Heroism Award for saving a resident from a burning apartment building on Narragansett Street. Officer Taylor Stroup received the Meritorious Service Award “for her […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 8
Scarborough bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot dogs, chop suey, mac and cheese, coleslaw, biscuits, brown bread and pies. $10, $5 under 12. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, […]
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First phase of Gorham housing development moves forward
Developers of the Robie Street project are awaiting word on their request to build a road across town land behind Village School to reach White Birch Lane as an outlet to New Portland Road.
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Future Westbrook mayor’s part-time salary will be $48,718, up from $6,500
The City Council also increases future stipends for members of the council, basing the mayor’s salary and the stipends on the median income for Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 1
Garage opening date pending Outgoing Mayor Michael Foley said last week that the city would inform the public when the garage is within 30 days of opening. “We are still waiting for the delivery of critical electrical components that have been significantly delayed and the opening date is currently unknown,” Foley said. Lost landmarks topic […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 1
Parade date set Town Clerk John Myers has announced that the town’s annual community parade will be Aug. 17. The theme is “Calling all friendly ghouls and goblins.” To register for the parade, go to buxton.me.us and click on News. Myers can be reached at 929-6171. Transfer station job The town of Buxton is seeking […]