MSAD 6 nomination papers available Candidate nomination papers are now available for four- and three-year terms for at-large seats on the Maine School Administrative District 6 school board. Four seats expire in June: Julie Anderson, Limington; Lindsey Atkinson, Buxton; James Moses, Frye Island; and John Sargent, Standish. Nomination papers are available at the MSAD 6 […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham historic building on the block
The old building once housed town offices, but now it’s in need of repairs and a new purpose.
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Gorham looks to rezone rural land, local farmer has concerns
The zoning changes would affect three local farms, and at least one owner plans to speak out against the amendments at an upcoming Town Council meeting.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 2
Contractor needed to address high-crash intersection Gorham is seeking bids to improve the intersection of Brackett Road and Saco Street. A pre-bid conference for contractors was held Tuesday. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the town clerk’s office. They will be opened and read publicly. The state considers Brackett Road […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 2
Free strength workshop The Recreation Department is offering a free 60-minute strength-training session at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at Town Hall. The training with instructor Rachel Pelletier is for ages 18 and up. Canned goods donations will be accepted for the Buxton Food Co-Op. Those attending must bring their own yoga mat and water. […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 2
Legion Post bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $12; $6 children ages 5-11; free under age 5. All you can eat. White Rock bean supper – Saturday, […]
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Going the distance: Public works plows rack up a lot of miles
For each storm, Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook crews together cover 650 lane miles in their mission to rid the roads of snow.
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500-unit Westbrook apartment project on drawing board
The complex, at Westbrook Arterial and Larrabee Road, would include 100 units of affordable housing.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 2
Coffee and conversation for veterans The next veterans’ coffee session will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Westbrook’s Veteran’s Service Officer Arty Ledoux will update veterans on various issues affecting them. Partners for World Health to speak at Woman’s Club Elizabeth McLellan, founder and chief executive office […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 26
Meteorologist shares adventures WMTW Meteorologist Sarah Long will speak at the Westbrook Historical Society meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Westbrook Community Center. Long will speak about her time spent living and working on the top of Mt. Washington and about her recent trip to Antarctica. Events at the historical society […]