The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham’s proposed town budget raises property tax rate a nickel
The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town’s Fire Department.
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Buxton Notes: April 6
Vendors sought for yard sale Tory Hill Meetinghouse is looking for vendors to set up on the church lawn and offer attic treasures and other yard sale items and/or crafts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12. The lawn sale will be held in conjunction with Buxton Community Day and the Dorcas Society fair. […]
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Gorham Notes: April 6
Panama Canal trip talk Residents Stan and Eileen Roth will speak about their cruise through the Panama Canal when the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad meets at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Gorham Police Department, 270 Main St. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Triad is a collaborative of law enforcement, businesses and agencies promoting […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: April 6
Distracted Driving Awareness Month April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Westbrook police officers are watching. “We will be utilizing grant funding to have extra patrols on, dedicated to distracted driving enforcement,” the department posted on Facebook. There are three types of distracted driving, and texting involves all three. They are visual (taking your […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: April 6
Bean supper – Saturday, April 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pea beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10; $5 under 12. Takeout available; advance orders can be picked up after 4:45 p.m. Order at 854-9157. Senior meal – Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Rat-infested store in Westbrook posed numerous hazards
A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner
Area farmers’ concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Brea Lu owners forge ahead with plans after fire at new Westbrook location
Anna and Christian DeLuca are “frustrated,” but not discouraged after their new restaurant equipment was damaged in a fire last week at their new Main Street site in Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: March 30
Ahmed art show winner Westbrook High School student Zina Mohamed Ahmed won the $100 first place prize in the Westbrook Woman’s Club’s annual student art show. Second place went to Baraa Alaalem, $75; third place, Benedicte Mangaza, $50; and honorary mention, Maryjane Pepperjack, $25. Club members Roberta Morrill and Carolyn Leavitt presented the monetary awards, […]