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

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  • Published
    January 28, 2021

    Buxton Notes: Jan. 28

    Committee openings The town has vacancies on several committees. Those with openings are: Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission Carroll Park Bonny Eagle Park Estes Park Town Farm Park Cemetery Keep the Heat On Buxton Toy Box Saco River Community TV Corp. For more information, contact Town Clerk John Myers at 929-6171 or jmyers@buxton.me.us. COVID-19 […]

  • Published
    January 27, 2021

    Fickett named Gorham Fire and Rescue chief

    Ken Fickett, a 47-year veteran with the department, is the right person for the job, the former chief says.

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    January 21, 2021

    Gorham Notes: Jan. 21

    ecomaine hiking fee for drop-off at plant Citing COVID-19, ecomaine is raising the minimum rate private citizens will be charged to haul trash to its facility on Blueberry Lane in Portland. The minimum rate beginning Feb. 1 will jump 200% from $5 to $15. Customer vehicles are weighed entering and exiting the facility with a […]

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    January 21, 2021

    Westbrook Notes: Jan. 21

    Sebago Lake calendar available Portland Water District’s 2021 “Images of Sebago Lake 2021” calendar, featuring images from amateur photographers, is now available. This is the 16th Sebago Lake calendar recognizing local talent and their appreciation for Greater Portland’s drinking water source. Due to the pandemic, distribution of the calendar is slightly different this year. PWD […]

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    January 21, 2021

    We Love to Eat: Jan. 21

    Haddock supper buffet — Saturday, Jan. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Social distancing guidelines in effect, face masks and use of hand sanitizer required. Takeout containers available. Suggested donation: adult, $8; child, $4; family, $20.

  • Published
    January 20, 2021

    State report: Gorham’s crime rate crept up in 2019

    A state report says there were 7.8 crimes per thousand residents in 2019, up from 5.62 in 2018.

  • Published
    January 19, 2021

    Buxton therapy dog takes top spot

    Melissa MacWilliams’ Dalmatian Monson wins a national award for his therapy work.

  • Published
    January 14, 2021

    Gorham Notes: Jan. 14

    Officer joins Gorham PD Officer Eric Sanborn has joined the Gorham Police Department after serving as a certified, part-time officer in Buxton. He was sworn in Jan. 4 and will work the midnight patrol shift. Sanborn will undergo Gorham field training and then attend the Maine Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training program. He served […]

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    January 14, 2021

    Westbrook Notes: Jan. 14

    Get tracking  Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will house “Winter Animal Tracks,” a family-friendly event that will be held both online and in the field Saturday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 24. Participants, from beginners through experts, will visit land trust preserves during the one-week period, walk the trails, look for tracks and share photos and […]

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    January 14, 2021

    Buxton Notes: Jan. 14

    Joint meeting The Board of Selectmen will meet with the Planning Board at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the municipal office for an ordinance amendment workshop. Budget seat remains unfilled There is still an available seat on the Budget Committee. Those interested in becoming a Budget Committee member should send a letter of interest […]