For each storm, Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook crews together cover 650 lane miles in their mission to rid the roads of snow.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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500-unit Westbrook apartment project on drawing board
The complex, at Westbrook Arterial and Larrabee Road, would include 100 units of affordable housing.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 2
Coffee and conversation for veterans The next veterans’ coffee session will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Westbrook’s Veteran’s Service Officer Arty Ledoux will update veterans on various issues affecting them. Partners for World Health to speak at Woman’s Club Elizabeth McLellan, founder and chief executive office […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 26
Meteorologist shares adventures WMTW Meteorologist Sarah Long will speak at the Westbrook Historical Society meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Westbrook Community Center. Long will speak about her time spent living and working on the top of Mt. Washington and about her recent trip to Antarctica. Events at the historical society […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 26
Police award winners Multiple employees of the Gorham Police Department were honored with awards at a ceremony last month, according to Police Chief Christopher Sanborn. The recipients were: Detective Steven Rappold, 10-year service pin; Rappold, Animal Control Officer Scott Nystrom, Officer Eric Sanborn and Sgt. Sears Edwards, perfect attendance; Rappold, Officer Aaron Erickson, Detective Stephen […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 26
‘Souper seniors’ social opportunity Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, hosts a Souper Seniors Social Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday except on holidays and in inclement weather. It’s an opportunity to meet new friends, join a card game or play cribbage, work on puzzles and have a cup of […]
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Gorham urged to protect its natural resources
A state wildlife biologist tells the Town Council that housing, outdoor recreation areas and natural resources preservation can co-exist.
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Westbrook coalition grapples with short-term solutions for homelessness
Affordable housing projects are planned for down the road, but meeting immediate and near-future needs is challenging.
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout available. Face masks encouraged. Saturday night supper – Saturday, Jan. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, roasted turkey, baked beans, salads, rolls, beverages and homemade pies. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 19
Gallant-Charette nominated Pat Gallant-Charette, a long-time swimmer at the Westbrook Community Center’s Davan Indoor Pool, is nominated for the World Open Water Swimmer Woman of the Year Award. Supporters can vote for her by visiting openwaterswimming.com. Limited to one vote per e-mail address. Tax prep assistance AARP 2023 tax preparation assistance will be available on […]