Growth and taxes top the candidates’ priority lists heading into the Nov. 7 election.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 5
SMCC honors Smith, Perry The Southern Maine Community College Foundation has recognized developer Jon Smith and Superintendent Heather Perry for their excellence in contributions to the community. Smith and Perry and the other “A Light on the Point” awardees will be honored at a fundraiser Nov. 2 at the South Portland campus. Smith, owner of […]
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 5
Apse to leave land trust Rachelle Curran Apse will step down this winter as Presumpscot Regional Land Trust’s executive director after nearly a decade. Apse is moving with her family to Cape Town, South Africa. “It has been such an honor to serve in the leadership of the land trust, expanding conservation and trails while […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 5
Pet food drive Buxton is collecting dog and cat food donations for No Bowl Empty 2 Pet Food Pantry in Waterboro. Donations can be dropped off at Buxton Town Hall during business hours through Nov. 7. No Bowl Empty helps provide pet food and supplies to over 2,100 pets per month in southern Maine, according […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 5
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 11, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at […]
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Gorham to hold hearing on pace of construction at proposed Robie St. housing development
The Planning Board will hold a workshop Oct. 16, but a contract zone public hearing has yet to be scheduled.
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Proposals for Westbrook parking lot developments include city offices
Two of the four submissions call for municipal space and all include affordable housing to be built on three downtown lots.
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Fall Guide: Get a leg up on the season on horseback
A fall trail ride is just the ticket for families seeking something out of the ordinary, whether taking in the foliage along a trail or riding through the surf at a beach. Three stables in the area have trail rides to accommodate beginners: Hearts & Horses Riding Center in Buxton, Carousel Horse Farm in Casco […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 28
Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 30, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, squash, zucchini, pumpkin bread, cider and apple pies or crisp. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 28
Vandals with guns targeting vehicles The Gorham Police Department is investigating five incidents of vandals shooting at vehicles this week, according to Chief Christopher Sanborn. Police first responded at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 to a report of gun vandalism to a vehicle on South Street. A pellet rifle/BB gun was used and four additional incidents […]