A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner
Area farmers’ concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Brea Lu owners forge ahead with plans after fire at new Westbrook location
Anna and Christian DeLuca are “frustrated,” but not discouraged after their new restaurant equipment was damaged in a fire last week at their new Main Street site in Westbrook.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 30
Ahmed art show winner Westbrook High School student Zina Mohamed Ahmed won the $100 first place prize in the Westbrook Woman’s Club’s annual student art show. Second place went to Baraa Alaalem, $75; third place, Benedicte Mangaza, $50; and honorary mention, Maryjane Pepperjack, $25. Club members Roberta Morrill and Carolyn Leavitt presented the monetary awards, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 30
GHS prom fundraiser The Gorham High School Prom Committee is hosting a fundraiser selling bedsheets. Sets in five sizes and 15 colors are available for $40 each. Orders include fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillow cases. To purchase a sheet set, email samantha.teixeira@gorhamschools.org. The fundraiser continues until April 14 and the sheets will arrive in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: March 30
Historical society reopens The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, 100 Main St. in Buxton, will reopen April 6. New operating hours are 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays. The historical society is scheduling programs and events for 7 p.m. on April 18, May 16 and June 20. For more information, visit buxtonhollishistorical.org or call 929-1684.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: March 30
Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Rodent problem shuts down Family Dollar in Westbrook
Work is being done to address the issue and then the downtown store can reopen, but the city is providing few other details.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 23
Button Society show The Maine State Button Society’s annual button show and sale, with the theme of “Shining a Light on Buttons,” takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. Admission is free and lobster and chicken rolls will be available to buy. Marilyn Foster of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 23
Boyle bill focuses on energy facilities’ decommissioning Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday with an amendment would require developers to establish a plan for responsibly decommissioning energy storage facilities after they have reached the end of their useful life. The Maine Legislature House Democratic Office reported in a press release that Boyle’s LD 496 […]