The developers of a proposed 391-unit residential project in Gorham Village are asking the town to allow them to build more units per year than is currently allowed.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Family Dollar awaiting final OK to reopen in Westbrook after being shut down for nearly a year
The renovated store, which was closed last February because of a rat problem, will hold a grand opening Feb. 1.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 18
‘Doppler Doug’ promoted Doug Eaton has been appointed to fill the operations manager vacancy at Public Services following Artie Ledoux’s retirement. Eaton will also continue in his role as the city arborist. “Doug has been an integral part of our team since June 1998,” Mayor Michael Foley said in announcing the appointment. “He began his service […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 18
Special agent at BEMS to discuss online safety Special Agent David Fife of Homeland Security Investigations will be a guest speaker at Bonny Eagle Middle School from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 31. Fife will discuss internet safety and “how to report abuse and suspicious activity,” according to the school department. The meeting is open […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 18
NH town hires Jones Former Gorham Police Chief Daniel Jones began duties Jan. 8 as police chief in Litchfield, New Hampshire. Jones relocated to Florida after retiring as Gorham chief in September 2019. He was hired in 2015 to succeed Gorham’s Chief Ronald Shepard who had retired in 2014. Jones’ career has included duty with […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 18
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 20, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 24, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, […]
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Buxton intersection due for state makeover
Plans call for a rotary to be installed at the intersection of Broadturn and Portland roads and Route 22.
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2024 Winter Guide: Don’t wing it, prep for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Maine Audubon is offering online Birding Basics courses and other activities so participants can gear up for the Great Backyard Bird Count in February.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 11
Rivermeadow Nature Preserve now official The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, in collaboration with Westbrook Housing, the Intercultural Community Center, Recreation and Conservation Commission and Westbrook Community Center and others, announced the conservation of a large parcel for open space and outdoor recreation near downtown Westbrook. The 44-acre Rivermeadow Nature Preserve “safeguards a significant stretch of […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 11
Town is Age Friendly Community Buxton has been formally accepted into Maine’s network of AARP Age Friendly Communities. “Buxton will be a strong addition to the network. We have been inspired by their approach of 100% inclusive community participation,” Patricia Oh and Karen Campbell of the University of Maine’s Center on Aging in Augusta said […]