Nurse substitutes sought The Bonny Eagle School District is looking for substitute school nurses. The district posted a flyer describing the specialized practice of nursing as protecting and promoting student health, facilitating optimal development and advancing academic success. The school district represents Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. For more information, contact Jessi Woodman […]
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: March 23
Fish dinner – Friday, March 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Fish dinner – Friday, March 24, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
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Proposed school budget raises Westbrook property taxes 16.4%
The $47.7 million spending plan, up $4.2 million from this year’s school budget, is now under review by the school board’s Finance Committee.
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Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend
Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
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Westbrook Notes: March 16
USDA pays breakfast visit to Saccarappa Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutritional Services Office visited Saccarappa Elementary School March 10. “We’re here to celebrate School Breakfast Week,” said Elizbeth Silbermann, the USDA’s Northeast Regional administrator. The visitors, Superintendent Peter Lancia and school employees watched as students were handed a bag of […]
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Gorham Notes: March 16
GHS junior state wrestling champ Gorham High School junior Luke Burns won the 182-pound weight division in the Class A State Wrestling Championship last month in Sanford. He also was named the outstanding wrestler for the championship event. Burns is the son of former Gorham Public Works director Bob Burns, now Windham’s assistant town manager. […]
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Buxton Notes: March 16
Elected positions open for nomination Nomination papers are available for two three-year terms on the Select Board seats and for a three-year term as town clerk. The election is set for June 13. Other positions available include a three-year seat on the Planning Board and two three-year seats and one two-year seat on the Budget […]
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We Love to Eat: March 16
Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
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Gorham farm owners balk at Mosher’s Corner rezoning
The proposal would rezone the Mosher’s Corner neighborhood into agricultural industrial.
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Westbrook Notes: March 9
Footballer pays tribute to My Place Teen Center Miece Loureiro was starting to get into trouble in sixth grade, so he had to make a change. He credits My Place Teen Center for providing him with the opportunity he needed. A 2017 graduate of Westbrook High School where he was a star football player, Loureiro […]