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

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  • Published
    October 21, 2020

    Gorham residents face full ballot on Nov. 3

    From Town Council and School Committee to state seats and two local referendum questions, Gorham voters face a number of issues.

  • Published
    October 21, 2020

    Buxton anticipates record Election Day voter turnout

    In addition to the presidential race, legislative seats are up for grabs Nov. 3.

  • Published
    October 15, 2020

    Third resource officer added to Gorham schools

    A 20-year patrol man will serve at the town’s three elementary schools.

  • Published
    October 15, 2020

    Buxton Notes: Oct. 15

    Jacobs joins the force  Chief Troy Cline and the Buxton Police Department staff recently welcomed their newest officer, Kelsey Jacobs, to the police force. Jacobs, a native of Braintree, Vermont, is a graduate of Northern Vermont University, where where she earned bachelor of science degrees in both criminal justice and biology. She worked as a […]

  • Published
    October 15, 2020

    Gorham Notes: Oct. 15

    Landry retires A day after receiving a 10-year pin for her “outstanding” service to the community, Alida Landry retired this month as a member of the Town Clerk’s Office staff. “Alida’s contribution to the Clerk’s Office staff and town as a whole over the years is immeasurable,” Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak said in an announcement. […]

  • Published
    October 14, 2020

    Four in race for three Gorham School Committee seats

    GORHAM — Three new members will be added to the seven-member Gorham School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Four candidates are vying for the three-year seats: James Brockman, a business analyst; Nicole Hudson, a former special education teacher; Sarah Perkins, a credit union CEO; and Leah Sturm, an environmental scientist. Three of the four […]

  • Published
    October 14, 2020

    Four-way race for three seats on Gorham school committee

    GORHAM — Three new members will be added to the seven-member Gorham School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Four candidates are vying for the three-year seats: James Brockman, a business analyst; Nicole Hudson, a former special education teacher; Sarah Perkins, a credit union CEO; and Leah Sturm, an environmental scientist. Three of the four […]

  • Published
    October 8, 2020

    Bailey, Pendleton in Senate District 31 race

    BUXTON — In the race to represent Senate District 31, Democrat Donna Bailey, a veteran in Augusta, faces off against Republican Craig Pendleton, a new figure in the political arena. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. The election is Nov. 3. Both candidates are Maine Election Act financed. […]

  • Published
    October 8, 2020

    Three-way race for two Gorham council seats

    GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]

  • Published
    October 8, 2020

    Three candidates in race for two seats on Gorham council

    GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]