June 14, 1995 For 19 years Gorham politicians have come and gone while Town Clerk Brenda Caldwell watched from behind the clerk’s desk, but not unnoticed. Recently, she was elected to represent New England and New York on the 22-person board of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Board members come from all over the […]
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Virtual Arts Calendar: June 11
Music Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill Books & Beverage Facebook page for details. Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page […]
Buxton Notes: June 11
Cooper 2019 football coach of year Bonny Eagle High School teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Cooper has been named 2019 Coach of the Year by the Maine State Football Coaches Association. Cooper has coached the Scots to seven state titles. Parade scrubbed The town’s annual parade won’t happen this year. “Due to COVID-19 concerns […]
Buxton Notes: June 4
Dorcas Fest canceled, parade iffy The Dorcas Fest has been canceled for this year, Town Clerk John Myers said this week. “The Buxton Community Parade is still in question. I am not sure yet,” said Myers, parade chairman. Last year, the combined festival and parade were held in August. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and […]
Gorham Notes: June 4
GHS graduation convoy The community is invited to line the route of a convoy Sunday, June 7, that will celebrate the Gorham High School class of 2020. The convoy of graduates and their families will begin at 7:45 p.m. at Gorham Industrial Park and follow Route 25 and Main Street through the Village. It will […]
Looking Back: June 4
June 7, 1995 Seven men have been appointed by the City Council to the board of the new Westbrook Environmental Improvement Corp. Four are ex officio – they hold office and will leave the board if they leave the office. They are Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre, Aldermen Lionel Dumond and Paul LeConte, and City Planner James […]
Virtual Arts Calendar: June 4
Music Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill Books & Beverage Facebook page for details. Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page […]
Gorham Notes: May 28
GBE honors ‘Dr. Rob’ The Gorham Business Exchange is expected to surprise Dr. Rob Lavoie with a bike parade Thursday, May 28, in honor of him being named Gorham Business Person of the Year. “Dr. Rob is a very important person to the town of Gorham,” said Ethan Johnson of Chalmers Insurance, president of the […]
Westbrook Notes: May 28
Blood drive Memorial Post 197 of the American,Legion is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at 300 Conant St. (Route 25), Westbrook. As a thank you, blood and platelet donors will receive a “We’re all in this together” T-shirt by mail while supplies last. To donate, download […]
Buxton Notes: May 28
Absentee ballot info Absentee ballots are available for the July 14 state primary, special referendum election annual town election and the Maine School Administrative District 6 election of district directors. “At this time, both in-person and absentee voting are available for the July 14 election,” Town Clerk John Myers said. In-person voting will be 6 […]