Town Hall Wednesday open hours reduced Buxton Town Hall, at 185 Portland Road, is dropping its expanded business hours on Wednesdays, after a trial run that began in July. A post on the town’s website says, effective Wednesday, Sept. 4, Town Hall will revert to its original Wednesday hours, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 29
Historical society hears from Maine Preservation Brad Miller of Maine Preservation will be a guest speaker for the first Westbrook Historical Society meeting of the fall, at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 in the Oak Room at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Miller is director of programs and services for Maine Preservation, a nonprofit […]
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“An interesting life”: Rev. Shearman honored as Gorham’s oldest resident
The World War II veteran and longtime pastor now holds the town’s Boston Post Cane.
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Stroudwater Apartments will soon add affordable housing in Westbrook
The four-story, 55-unit complex near downtown Westbrook is nearing completion and is expected to fill up fast.
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Over a million motorists expected this Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
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Westbrook dives into outdoor pool discussions
The first of three planned public discussions about whether to build a new swimming pool, splash pad, something else or none took place last week.
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Proposal to move Gorham tennis courts to Robie Park stirs up turmoil
The Gorham School Department suggested replacing old tennis courts at the middle school, but the Town Council has moved forward a proposal to build tennis courts in Robie Park.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Nomination papers deadline near City Clerk Angela Holmes reminds candidates that the deadline to file nomination papers for several seats is Sept. 6. Available openings on the Nov. 5 ballot are for mayor in a special election for one year to fill the unexpired term following the resignation of Michael Foley. Three-year terms available are […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 22
Shearman receives Boston Post Cane The Rev. Phil Shearman received the Boston Post Cane, honoring him as the oldest resident in Gorham, on Aug. 15. Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors and Assistant Town Clerk Kim Getchell presented Shearman, 98, with a replica gold-topped, ebony cane and a certificate in a ceremony in the Town Council Chambers […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 22
Parade brings smiles The annual parade for the combined Buxton Day Community Day and Dorcas Fest Aug. 17 attracted a large throng that lined Route 112. Town Clerk John Myers, parade organizer, said the parade brings the community together for an upbeat event. “It is wonderful to see all the smiling faces both young and […]