Rain took toll on Sno-Goers’ trails The Gorham Sno-Goers report repairs to snowmobile trails after the Dec. 18 rain storm will cost thousands to repair and take 100 hours of labor. The club reported last week blown-down trees needed to be cleared and some trails were impassable, but the full extent of the damage hadn’t […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 28
The tale of a tombstone Legend has it that some enterprising scofflaws during Prohibition days a century ago happened upon a safe hiding place to stash their alcoholic beverages where the York County sheriffs wouldn’t likely find it. The thirsty community culprits removed a panel on a tombstone in the South Buxton Cemetery behind the […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 28
Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 3, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 3, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Public bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 6, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, […]
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Rick Gouzie remembered as easygoing, popular Westbrook official and friend to many
Rick Gouzie, a longtime Westbrook code enforcement officer, died last week at age 70.
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Gorham welcoming 2024 with bang-up lineup for revelers of all ages
The annual New Year Gorham takes place Sunday at three venues in town.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 21
Deputy Police Chief Nault named Employee of Year Deputy Police Chief Michael Nault was named Employee of the Year at the Police Department’s annual awards ceremony Dec. 11. Nault earned the award for his dedication and “his work as the accreditation manager for Gorham Police Department’s 2023 Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program certification,” Chief Christopher […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 21
No changes to curbside pickup There are no changes to curbside trash pickup during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, according to the town. However, the transfer station will be closed on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Buxton Town Hall will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22, for the employee Christmas party. Free coats […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 21
Christmas Eve dinner – Sunday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Takeout containers available. A short Christmas Eve service follows the dinner. Free Christmas dinner – Monday, Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 21
Veterans remembered Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 Maine sponsored a Wreaths Across America ceremony Dec. 16 at Veterans Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery with assistance from American Legion Post 62 and the Westbrook Veterans Affairs Committee. Speakers included Mayor Michael Foley, Rebecca Boaz of the veterans committee, and event emcee Deborah Willoughby of Rolling Thunder. New WPD officer […]
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USM parking system changes not going over well in Gorham
A new license plate reader parking-fee system that assesses costs and sends bills has drawn complaints from those who weren’t aware the system existed.