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Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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  • Published
    March 28, 2024

    Westbrook Notes: March 28

    Don’s Lunch is back Manager Craig Bernier hosted the “reopening” of Don’s Lunch on Monday at 616 Main St., at the building that housed the former  River’s Edge Deli. Don’s Lunch Van was a familiar sight around Westbrook in the past, parked at various locations over the years, including Cavallaro’s Auto Repair, Bernie’s Auto and […]

  • Published
    March 28, 2024

    We Love to Eat: March 28

    Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, April 3, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, April 3, 5-6 […]

  • Published
    March 28, 2024

    Gorham Notes: March 28

    GHS theater crew praised Gorham High School’s arts teachers and the 37 cast members and crew of the school’s recent stage production of “Mamma Mia” were recognized and praised by the Town Council March 12. Several students from the cast and crew attended the council meeting and received certificates. Bike rodeo The recreation department is […]

  • Published
    March 28, 2024

    Buxton Notes: March 28

    Reminder: Easter egg hunt Kids can meet the Easter Bunny at a free Easter egg hunt for ages 10 and under this Saturday at the Tory Hill soccer field, hosted by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the soccer field on Route 202 in Buxton. There will […]

  • Published
    March 27, 2024

    Residents rally for Smiling Hill Farm, against connector route

    A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.

  • Published
    March 27, 2024

    Gorham council encouraged to protect more farmland from development

    The Maine Farmland Trust says it would like to do more work in Gorham and offers suggestions on what preservation steps the town can take.

  • Published
    March 21, 2024

    Westbrook Notes: March 21

    Cowbell restaurant treats cheerleaders Cowbell at Rock Row honored Westbrook High School’s varsity cheerleaders, coaches and families March 4 with a banquet – on the house. The restaurant gave the cheerleaders a donation and two gift cards to raffle off. It also presented a gift to senior captain Liliana Waterman. “My team and I would […]

  • Published
    March 21, 2024

    Gorham Notes: March 21

    Street sweeping Gorham Public Works has started rough street sweeping and will begin scheduled street sweeping as weather permits. The schedule includes all Gorham school property during vacation week April 15-19. For a street schedule, go to gorham-me.org under “News.” Updates to the schedule will be made public as soon as the dates are determined. […]

  • Published
    March 21, 2024

    Buxton Notes: March 21

    Stop for school buses Buxton Police Department reports seeing “too many vehicles not stopping for school buses” while picking up children. Under Maine law, passing a stopped school bus is a Class E crime and drivers face a minimum $250 fine for a first offense and a mandatory 30-day license suspension for a second offense […]

  • Published
    March 21, 2024

    We Love to Eat: March 21

    Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 22, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert. $14; $6 pizza for kids. Takeout available, no drive-thru. March pie supper – Saturday, March 23, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, […]