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

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  • Published
    November 2, 2020

    Absentee ballots pile up in Gorham

  • Published
    November 2, 2020

    We Love Sales & Fairs

    Outdoor Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony’s of Padua, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant tent, baked goods, jewelry, books and puzzles, 50/50, money raffle, crafters tables, food and much more. Kitchen tent will include hotdogs, hamburgers, clamcakes, chili, baked beans, hot and cold drinks, and more. Fair […]

  • Published
    November 2, 2020

    We Love to Eat: Nov. 5

    Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner- Friday, Nov. 6, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert. $12; for more information, visit www.gorhamknights.org. Drive-thru bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two […]

  • Published
    November 2, 2020

    60 Years Ago: Nov. 5

    The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 2, 1960, that Joan Burnham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Burnham of Gorham, had returned to the University of Vermont after visiting her parents. In Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Philippe celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

  • Published
    October 29, 2020

    Westbrook Notes: Oct. 29

      National Legion chief visits  The American Legion’s national commander visited with the troops at Westbrook Memorial Post 197 on Saturday. James W. “Bill” Oxford launched a national tour in Maine this week after the pandemic curtailed traveling last spring. “It’s an honor to be here,” Oxford told the American Journal. “We’ve been grounded since […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2020

    Gorham Notes: Oct. 29

    Stay safe on Halloween Residents can stay safe and still have fun on Halloween this year. Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak reports two local churches are hosting drive-thru events from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. LifeChurch will host a Trick or Trunk in the Baxter Memorial Library parking lot, 75 South St. To register and for […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2020

    Buxton Notes: Oct. 29

    Election Day closures  Several departments and offices at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, will be closed on Election Day, Nov. 3. They include the offices for the transfer station, selectmen, general assistance, building inspector, plumbing inspector, code enforcement, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, town treasurer, payroll and accounts payable. “These services will be closed to […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2020

    Gorham music teacher up for national award

    Middle school teacher Tracy Williamson is among 25 U.S. semifinalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award.

  • Published
    October 22, 2020

    Gorham Notes: Oct. 22

    Election update The town has received more than 6,200 absentee ballot requests as of Oct. 16, an increase of 688 ballots over last week’s count, according to Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak. Some 3,600 absentee ballots have been returned, and the Town Clerk’s Office has registered 350 new voters since Oct. 1, Paraschak said. Gorham voters […]

  • Published
    October 22, 2020

    Westbrook Notes: Oct. 22

    Flu shot clinic A drive-thru flu shot clinic will be held for students and staff from 5:30-7:30 p.m Thursday, Oct. 22, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the middle school, 471 Stroudwater St. Attendees should drive up to the bus circle and wait to be assisted. Take a flu form with you that can be found […]