While not all are fully staffed, many school districts in the area say they are in a better position to meet the transportation needs of students than in recent years.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 17
Buxton parade a hit Crowds lined River Road Aug. 12 to watch the town’s annual parade with youth groups, vintage vehicles, police and fire trucks and more. The parade featured 50 entries, according to Town Clerk John Myers. At parade’s end, a gathering outside Tory Hill Church sang “Happy Birthday” to Assistant Town Clerk Angela […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 17
Quarryside at Rock Row opens Westbrook’s newest outdoor events location, Quarryside at Rock Row featuring Lone Pine Brewing, is now open. “A rotating series of community events will take place all year long, including yoga classes, outdoor films, seasonal festivals, live music and fairs,” according to a press release. Lone Pine will offer their regular […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 17
Knox leaving GoCAT Jeff Knox, media specialist at Gorham’s Community Access Television, said last week has accepted a position with the Maine State Library and will be leaving GoCAT. His last day at the station will be Aug. 17. Knox started working at GoCAT six years ago. 50 years ago The American Journal […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 17
Free dinner – Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. The Open Door Kitchen; donations accepted. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available.
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On third try, Gorham gives school budget a big ‘Yes’ vote
The $49.9 million budget easily passes in all three voting districts after attempts in June and July failed.
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Underground Railroad site in Westbrook preserved with plaque
A new marker is dedicated at the location of a safe house for slaves fleeing to freedom in the 1800s.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 10
Council and school board seats on November ballot Nomination papers for two Town Council seats and four School Committee seats are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. All are for three-year terms except for one single-year term on the School Committee. Completed nominations must be returned no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Papers must […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 10
Ledoux attends homeless vet discussion Westbrook Veterans’ Service Officer Arty Ledoux and Westbrook veteran Rebecca Boaz attended a panel discussion on veterans’ homelessness featuring U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough last week at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The panel also included Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree, USM President Jacqueline Edmondson, Togus […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 10
Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, Buxton. Rain or shine during the Dorcas Society Fest and Buxton community parade. Hot dogs, chips, water and baked goods on church lawn. Yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kiwanis Beach, 40 Kiwanis Beach Road, […]