Bike safety rodeo The Gorham Recreation Department and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine are sponsoring a bicycle safety rodeo from 1-3 p.m. April 22 in the parking lot at Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road. The event for children for ages 3-10 will include a helmet check, bike mechanical check, skill course and bike helmet […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: April 13
Two residents vie for one SAD 6 seat Two Buxton residents, Paul Leach and Cynthia Meserve, are candidates for one available three-year term on the SAD 6 Board of Directors, according to the district’s central office. The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. Incumbent Lindsey Atkinson is not seeking reelection. In Limington, […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: April 13
USM Spring Craft Show – Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, 37 College Ave., Gorham. To benefit USM student athletes; more than 150 vendors. Vendor and craft fair – Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. Co-sponsored by White Rock Community Club.
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We Love to Eat: April 13
Free community meal – Wednesday, April 19, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Roasted turkey dinner – Saturday, April 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, corner of Route 302 and Hardy Road, Westbrook. Roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake. $10 exact […]
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Historic Westbrook house a museum in the making
The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
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Gorham’s proposed town budget raises property tax rate a nickel
The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town’s Fire Department.
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Buxton Notes: April 6
Vendors sought for yard sale Tory Hill Meetinghouse is looking for vendors to set up on the church lawn and offer attic treasures and other yard sale items and/or crafts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12. The lawn sale will be held in conjunction with Buxton Community Day and the Dorcas Society fair. […]
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Gorham Notes: April 6
Panama Canal trip talk Residents Stan and Eileen Roth will speak about their cruise through the Panama Canal when the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad meets at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Gorham Police Department, 270 Main St. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Triad is a collaborative of law enforcement, businesses and agencies promoting […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 6
Distracted Driving Awareness Month April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Westbrook police officers are watching. “We will be utilizing grant funding to have extra patrols on, dedicated to distracted driving enforcement,” the department posted on Facebook. There are three types of distracted driving, and texting involves all three. They are visual (taking your […]
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We Love to Eat: April 6
Bean supper – Saturday, April 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pea beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10; $5 under 12. Takeout available; advance orders can be picked up after 4:45 p.m. Order at 854-9157. Senior meal – Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. to […]