Holiday open house at library Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., are hosting a holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 10. Everyone is invited. Santa will visit the Children’s Room at various times between noon and 4 p.m. and he will be available for photos. Children under age 18 may choose a […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 8
Assistant principal honored Lowell Oyster, assistant principal of Bonny Eagle Middle School, has been named Maine’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals’ Association. Oyster received the award because of his “strong emphasis on community outreach. He has the ability to build connections across diverse stakeholders and goes to extraordinary lengths […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 8
Bruni, Sanborn to escort wreaths Gorham Police Sgt. David Bruni and Officer Eric Sanborn will escort the Wreaths Across America convoy carrying thousands of wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The event is billed as the nation’s longest veterans’ parade. The convoy of trucks will leave Lubec Saturday, Dec. 10, […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 8
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, bread, beverages and homemade pies. $10; tickets available at the door. Advance orders for takeout are accepted by calling 854-9157. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 8
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 733 Main St., Westbrook. More than 35 vendors, local artists, crafters and treats.
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‘It’s overwhelming’: Westbrook faces potential surge of homeless
Local churches, residents and city officials are working to prepare as federal funding for rent assistance and for sheltering asylum seekers ends Jan. 1.
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Westbrook inauguration: City has ‘amazing future,’ mayor says
City Councilor Anna Turcotte will continue as president of the council with Councilor David Morse as vice president.
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Full military burial honors for Westbrook’s Blanche Kelley
A burial service was held Monday for the decorated veteran who was a chauffeur at the Pentagon in the 1950s.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 1
Festival of Trees set to open Decorating began Monday for the annual Festival of Trees that will be held over the next two weekends. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., for tree viewing until 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The opening day also includes […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 1
Light parade rained out, but Santa saves the day Rain on Sunday washed out the town’s annual parade of public and private vehicles decked out with holiday lights and this year’s event won’t be rescheduled. But jolly old Santa and the lovely Mrs. Claus saved the day, visiting with children at Shaw Gym, which the […]