Lacking a permanent residence, the self-proclaimed “adventurer” is not interested in shelters or any type of official assistance, preferring to take care of himself.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Winterfest fun
The day after a snowstorm was a great day for Westbrook’s annual celebration of winter.
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Gorham Notes: March 2
Webinar part of special school week Superintendent Heather Perry is raising awareness of national Public Schools Week, which continues through Friday. “Our public schools accept all students, regardless of background. We take the whole student from where they are and bring them to where they need to be. We ‘Prepare and Inspire’ all students for […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 2
Foleys enroll son in private school School Committee member Jessica Foley and Mayor Michael Foley have enrolled their son in a private school, the mayor confirmed this week. “We have chosen to send our child to a religious school that best supports the faith in which we have chosen to raise our child,” the Foleys […]
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We Love to Eat: March 2
Baked haddock – Friday, March 3, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, bread rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. Pay at the door. No takeout. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Fish dinner – Friday, March 3, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church hall, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked […]
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Westbrook Families Feeding Families receives timely donation
The pantry, started in 2007 by school committee Chairperson Sue Salisbury to provide lunches for school programs, is low on supplies such as peanut butter and rice.
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Buxton food pantry founder steps down after 16 years
Joann Groder’s Buxton Community Food Co-op serves about 130 families a month and now will be under the directorship of longtime volunteer Jean Harmon.
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 23
Unsafe home to come down The Buxton Select Board is making plans to demolish a condemned mobile home after ordering Wendy Plummer to remove it from her property in November. The board declared the home to be unstable, structurally unsafe, unsanitary, a fire hazard and unsuitable for occupancy, the American Journal reported. Plummer, a disabled […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 23
50 years ago The American Journal reported on Feb. 28, 1973, that the Trinity Lutheran Church Women elected Beverly Farley as their president and Lillian Keene as vice president.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 23
Project Graduation Gorham High School’s class of 2023 Project Graduation is underway and donations are sought to provide students with a fun Graduation night of substance-free activities. Checks can be made payable to Gorham High School. The envelope should be marked “Attention: Project Graduation” and mailed to the school at 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham, ME […]