Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 under age 12. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing required. Free Christmas […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
New Westbrook City Council president creates housing committee
David Morse is unanimously elected to lead the council, replacing Anna Turcotte, who is the new vice president.
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Board tables preliminary approval for first phase of Gorham project
The Gorham Planning Board said it needs more information before taking a first vote on 43 homes proposed for the village.
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Westbrook mayor says he won’t seek reelection after Star of David controversy
Mayor Michael Foley says he has received threatening emails and phone calls after the holiday light decoration was removed.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 30
Housing Coalition to meet The Westbrook Community Housing Coalition will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at FBC Westbrook at 733 Main St. “I can only imagine what we have ahead of us” as wintry weather arrives, said coalition Co-chair Liz Eisele McLellan. McLellan said she was contacted when an asylum-seeking couple with an […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 30
Big turnout at light parade All ages turned out Sunday to witness Santa’s arrival in a light parade, watch as the town’s Christmas tree was lit outside the municipal center and take a horse-drawn carriage ride. The light parade with vehicles decked out for festivities rolled through Gorham Village until it reached the municipal building […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 30
York County honors Pulsoni York County commissioners recently honored Buxton Select Board member Frank Pulsoni with a Spirit of America award for his community contributions. Pulsoni, the former Select Board chairman, was recognized for his work as a police officer, interim police chief, firefighter, EMT and dispatcher. He thanked his wife Linda for her support. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 30
Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Fresh greens, cookies, breads, pies, candy, handcrafted gifts. barmillscommunitychurch.org Holiday craft and book fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 30
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 2, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Eat in or take out. $10, $5 under 12; proceeds go to maintain original one-room White Rock School. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-6 […]
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Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints
Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.