Bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out, no pre-orders. Two kinds of baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Wearing of masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested. $10; $5, under 12. For […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham moves to update town’s Comprehensive Plan, protect natural resources
Work on the guidelines for future growth, last updated in 2016, should begin next year.
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Westbrook mission a thumbs-up for Veterans Day
Work on improvements and upgrades at Veterans Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery is complete and will be the site of the city’s Veterans Day ceremony next week.
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 27
Historians to hear Ledoux Arty Ledoux will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at its headquarters in Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Ledoux, a Marine Corps veteran, is director of the Westbrook Veteran Services Office. As always, historical society programs are free, open to the public […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 27
Superintendent seeks stakeholders’ input SAD 6 Superintendent Clay Gleason wants to hear from the public about his job performance. “I’ve been in my new role for about 100 days now. What are some things I should start, stop, or continue to do?” Gleason asks online at the Thought Exchange site. Gleason succeeded Paul Penna, who […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 27
Combating human trafficking A potluck meal and program about raising awareness of human trafficking is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Centerpoint Church, 53 County Road, Gorham. The meeting will feature two speakers, Steve Dyer and Tricia Grant, both “passionate about seeking justice for victims of sexual exploitation,” according to an announcement. Dyer […]
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Buxton woman fears loss of her home
Wendy Plummer will attend a Select Board meeting next week about the state of her Old Thompson Road property.
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Gorham parent files second complaint calling for superintendent to be fired
Eric Lane says Superintendent Heather Perry are discriminating against white people in their hiring practices, a claim the superintendent categorically denies.
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available. Face masks for unvaccinated suggested. Scrumptious and spooktacular supper – Saturday, Oct. 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, salads […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Oct. 27
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Vendor fair, Trunk or Treat – Saturday, Oct. 29, Elite All Stars Cheer and Dance, 73 Bradley Drive, Westbrook. Vendor fair noon-4:30 p.m.; Trunk or Treat 2-4:30 p.m. Free admission. Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony […]