WESTBROOK — Despite the bidding process being delayed, the construction phase of the school expansion project is expected to remain on schedule. The project is still in the final design phase and is expected to go to bid at the end of May or beginning of June, according to Superintendent Peter Lancia. He had said in […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes
Arthur Lockman of Gorham graduated May 13 with high distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Pictured, from left, are Don Cross, Zeke Lockman, James Lockman, Arthur Lockman, Rori Lockman, Carol Myers Smullen, Teddy Lockman and Virginia Wilder Cross. Party to honor Doucette Fran Doucette, retiring from the Gorham Food Pantry after 20 years as executive director, […]
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Gorham Notes
Arthur Lockman of Gorham graduated May 13 with high distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Pictured, from left, are Don Cross, Zeke Lockman, James Lockman, Arthur Lockman, Rori Lockman, Carol Myers Smullen, Teddy Lockman and Virginia Wilder Cross. Party to honor Doucette Fran Doucette, retiring from the Gorham Food Pantry after 20 years as executive director, […]
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Council approves budget with 4.9 percent increase: The mayor also proposes a workfare program for residents receiving General Assistance.
WESTBROOK — The City Council has given final approval to the $64.4 million budget for fiscal year 2018. Councilors on Monday night approved the budget, which has an increase of 4.9 percent over the current year. They also approved a first reading of adding a workfare component to the city’s General Assistance program. The budget, which includes the […]
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Looking Back
May 20, 1992 Westbrook’s City Council voted Monday to ask the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to conduct its own review of a proposed de-inking plant and wastewater treatment plant in Windham. It also asked the Westbrook Planning Board to make the same request to the DEP. “The plan should have a full review. It […]
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Buxton Notes
Historical society to celebrate spring Buxton-Hollis Historical Society is celebrating spring on Sunday, May 21, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. with its “Victorian White Party” on the lawns at Quillcote, 20 Salmon Falls Road, Hollis. Quillcote was the historic summer home of children’s author Kate Douglas Wiggin. The Movers and Shakers Competitive Dance Team from […]
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Late start unlikely to delay school expansion
WESTBROOK — Despite the bidding process being delayed, the construction phase of the school expansion project is expected to remain on schedule. The project is still in the final design phase and is expected to go to bid at the end of May or beginning of June, according to Superintendent Peter Lancia. He had said in […]
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Council approves budget with 4.9 percent increase: The mayor also proposes a workfare program for residents receiving General Assistance.
WESTBROOK — The City Council has given final approval to the $64.4 million budget for fiscal year 2018. Councilors on Monday night approved the budget, which has an increase of 4.9 percent over the current year. They also approved a first reading of adding a workfare component to the city’s General Assistance program. The budget, which includes the […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, May 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 19, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
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Gorham council mum on school budget action
Town Council Chairman Michael Phinney discusses the proposed $37.9 million school budget with Superintendent Heather Perry following Tuesday’s workshop. Pictured, from left, are Town Manager David Cole, Phinney, Perry and Councilors Benjamin Hartwell and Sherrie Benner. GORHAM — The Town Council heard in a workshop Tuesday about the proposed School Committee budget, up $1.6 million and poised […]