The superintendent’s $54.4 million budget request, subject to review and revision by the school committee and the Town Council, would add $1,225 to the tax bill on a $400,000 home.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 9
High five for teen center restaurant training program My Place Teen Center in Westbrook is celebrating its fifth year of offering its successful Restaurant Job Training Program to at-risk middle and high school youth. Embedding STEM principles, leadership building blocks, and financial literacy practices, the program gives teens at My Place Teen Center the […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 9
Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10; $5 under 12. Carry-out orders in person or call or 854-9157 by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Free […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 9
Get a leg up on riding A program for horseback riding and horsemanship begins later this month at Hearts and Horses, 63 Justin Merrill Road in Buxton. The program includes lessons for riding and grooming, as well as crafts and “fun horse-related” activities, according to the Gorham Recreation Department. The first session is set for […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 9
MSAD 6 nomination papers available Candidate nomination papers are now available for four- and three-year terms for at-large seats on the Maine School Administrative District 6 school board. Four seats expire in June: Julie Anderson, Limington; Lindsey Atkinson, Buxton; James Moses, Frye Island; and John Sargent, Standish. Nomination papers are available at the MSAD 6 […]
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Gorham historic building on the block
The old building once housed town offices, but now it’s in need of repairs and a new purpose.
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Gorham looks to rezone rural land, local farmer has concerns
The zoning changes would affect three local farms, and at least one owner plans to speak out against the amendments at an upcoming Town Council meeting.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 2
Contractor needed to address high-crash intersection Gorham is seeking bids to improve the intersection of Brackett Road and Saco Street. A pre-bid conference for contractors was held Tuesday. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the town clerk’s office. They will be opened and read publicly. The state considers Brackett Road […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 2
Free strength workshop The Recreation Department is offering a free 60-minute strength-training session at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at Town Hall. The training with instructor Rachel Pelletier is for ages 18 and up. Canned goods donations will be accepted for the Buxton Food Co-Op. Those attending must bring their own yoga mat and water. […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 2
Legion Post bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $12; $6 children ages 5-11; free under age 5. All you can eat. White Rock bean supper – Saturday, […]