Library Friends trip, meeting The Friends of Walker Memorial Library will travel to Maine Wildlife Park Saturday, Sept. 30, for their annual summer trip. Members will meet at the parking lot at 9 a.m. and return between 2 and 3 p.m. Participants should bring a bagged lunch. To become a member, fill out the form […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 28
Racoon positive for rabies A racoon from Buxton tested positive for rabies on Sept. 15, according to a post on the town’s Facebook page. “Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory confirmed that a racoon from our town tested positive for rabies … Make sure to never touch an animal that is wild or unknown” and […]
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$100,000 donation readies Harris House for restoration
The funding from the Cornelia Warren Community Association allows work to begin to repairing the exterior of the future museum.
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Vandals with guns target Gorham 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 were reported throughout Monday […]
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Appraisal party
The event will be the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society’s first fundraiser since before the pandemic.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 21
Barbecue Showdown The fourth annual Rock Row Barbecue Showdown is set for Saturday, Sept. 23. Maine band 12/OC will entertain at the event taking place from noon to 3 p.m. at Quarryside at Rock Row. Local vendors competing for the honor of best BBQ and a $500 cash prize, including Smokin’ J’s Wicked BBQ, Cowbell […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 21
Denison joins police Brady Denison joined the Gorham Police Department Sept. 11 in a ceremony at the Public Safety Building. Denison will be assigned to the midnight patrol division after attending the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s basic law enforcement training program and Gorham’s field training. A 2022 graduate of UMaine Farmington with a degree in […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 21
Seventh annual public dinner – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Fundraiser sponsored by Men’s Fellowship. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and cookies. Dine-in buffet, takeout options. $12, $8 ages 9 and under. Cash only. Spaghetti and meatball supper – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., St. […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 14
Benefit concert for riding center Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center’s fundraising concert, “Bands Behind the Barn,” will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Funds will go toward scholarships for the therapeutic riding program for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The event includes food trucks, mobile bar service, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 14
Foley remembers Cramer Mayor Michael Foley honored former City Councilor and County Commissioner Lyle Cramer, who died Aug. 30. “Lyle lived in Westbrook for 40 years and served the community in various roles during that time. He embodied the essence of what public service truly means,” Foley said in his Mayor’s Message on Monday. “He […]