Library honors Frinsko The trustees at Baxter Memorial Library honored Linda Frinsko with a retirement party June 15. Frinsko spent 34 years as a volunteer at the library, including as president of the board. She received a bouquet and etchings of both the library building and the adjacent Baxter Museum. The town of Gorham gave her […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: June 22
Saturday night supper – Saturday, June 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcake. $10; $5 age 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10; $5 […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: June 22
Vendors wanted – Spaces available for Casco Village Church Fair in Casco, July 8, 8 a.m.-1p.m. $25 for 8-foot space. Call 627-4282 or email cvcucc@gmail.com. Vendors wanted – Spaces available for Tory Hill Meetinghouse lawn sale in Buxton, Aug. 12. 10-by-10-foot space for $30. Sale during Buxton Community Day and Dorcas Society fest. Bring your […]
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Gorham School Committee weighs budget cuts for another vote in July
The school committee plans to have a finalized revised budget in hand next week to send to the Town Council in advance of a second validation referendum scheduled for July 25.
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Summer Guide 2023: Maine Audubon provides full boat of summer activities
From birding to canoeing, either on your own or on a guided tour, Maine Audubon has more than 100 programs planned this summer in Falmouth and Scarborough.
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Westbrook Notes: June 15
Girl Scouts volunteer recognized Hardworking volunteer Bernice Wellington of Westbrook from the Nonesuch Service Unit recently received the Appreciation Pin from the Girl Scouts of Maine. “The Appreciation Pin is an award bestowed upon a volunteer or staff member who provides exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience that has had a […]
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Gorham Notes: June 15
Graduates on parade Jubilant Gorham High School seniors celebrated after ceremonies Sunday in a police-escorted parade through the village. Graduates sticking out of sunroofs and windows of SUVs, Jeeps, pickup trucks and sports cars decked out with balloons and banners waved to their friends and relatives lining the sidewalks. Police cars blared their sirens to […]
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Buxton Notes: June 15
Closed on Juneteenth Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The building will ropen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20. Historical society reminder Vana Carmona will speak on slavery in Maine when the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society meets at 7 p.m, Tuesday, […]
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We Love to Eat: June 15
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Face masks suggested.
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Gorham voters shoot down $51.5 million school budget
The School Committee is working with the Town Council to determine the next steps, Superintendent Heather Perry said. The town must hold another vote within 45 days.