Baxter Museum restores Civil War hero’s uniform A restored Civil War uniform and portrait of Lt. Holman S. Melcher are now on display at the Baxter House Museum. Gorham residents Charlie and Linda Pearson worked with local craftsman Anthony Esposito to build a custom cabinet for Melcher’s uniform. “The cabinet has its own historic roots […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 31
Author to speak on Underground Railroad Author Mark Alan Leslie will speak about the Underground Railroad in the 1800s at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Westbrook Historical Society. Leslie, whose historical novel, “True North: Tice’s Story,” was a Publishers Weekly featured book, said Portland became a hub of Underground Railroad activity, with escaped slaves […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 31
Antique appraisals event The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society is planning a vintage, valuables and antiques appraisals event on Sept. 23 at the Brewster Barn at 8 Brewster Place. A $30 donation includes one appraisal by Rachel and Joshua Gurley of Gurley Antiques Gallery in Scarborough. Item registration is open from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 31
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, red hot dogs, American chop suey, Italian bread, pies and beverages. Call 854-9157 for advance orders; pick […]
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Plans to replace parking lots with affordable housing opposed in Westbrook
Replacing the three free parking areas with housing would be devastating to downtown businesses and a local church, opponents say.
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Former Gorham councilor blasts superintendent for ‘exerting undue influence’ during budget votes
Attorney Ben Hartwell has called for an investigation and strict guidelines preventing the use of taxpayer-funded email and mailing lists to advocate during elections.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 24
Two council, four school seats available Six candidates have taken out nomination papers for Town Council seats with two available, according to Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors. Additionally, one School Committee candidate has papers out with four openings – three for three-year terms and one to fill a vacancy for a year. Council candidates so far […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 24
Free school meals for all Westbrook School Nutrition Director Mary Emerson announced that all city schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision to offer free meals to all students. Household applications may not be required to receive free meals this year, but forms, similar to applications, are distributed by the school to collect household […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 24
Mattress sale fundraiser for Bonny Eagle High A mattress sale to benefit Bonny Eagle High School field hockey, music and Project Graduation is set for Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonny Eagle High School in Standish. Organizers say “several top quality mattress brands” will be displayed and priced below retail, […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 24
Summer barbecue picnic – Saturday, Aug. 26, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, vegetables, watermelon and ice cream sundaes. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 […]