Westbrook Notes: Aug. 15

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August 15, 2019

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 15

WHS class of ’79 Cindy Kilburn reported an “amazing turnout” at the Westbrook High School class of 1979 40th reunion on Aug. 2 at the Stockhouse. Kilburn, an event organizer, said about 90 attended with several from distant states. Kilburn said Eric Shepard and J. Nicholas Gross came from California; Jayne Farrington, North Carolina; Mark […]
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August 15, 2019

Buxton Notes: Aug. 15

Big parade, fest turnout Spectators Saturday packed a Buxton parade route and the Dorcas Fest at Tory Hill. Town Clerk John Myers, who organized the parade, Monday guessed the number of spectators at “700ish.” A Dorcas Society organizer, Beverly Atkinson at the Brewster Mansion, said Monday the turnout in the mansion’s barn was heavy, based […]
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August 15, 2019

Gorham Notes: Aug. 15

School bus routes Darryl Wright, School Committee chairman, last week reminded parents who might have changes in bus runs to contact the Transportation Department. The transportation office can be reached at 893-2547. Bus schedules will be posted Friday, Aug. 16, on the district web site www.gorhamschools.org. School start dates The School Department reports Gorham schools […]
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August 14, 2019

Two options cut costs for Gorham High School expansion

Gorham voters could see a referendum in March 2020 to expand the aging building.
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August 12, 2019

We Love to Eat

Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 9, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
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August 12, 2019

Well-known newspaper columnist, resident to lead Buxton parade

The annual celebration set for Saturday also includes a car show, a performance by the Mallett Brothers band and fireworks.
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August 12, 2019

Modular plan at Gorham school moves ahead

Gorham town councilor questions plan revamped after referendum.
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August 7, 2019

Gorham approves TIF district for new manufacturing plant

Site work has started for the Harvey Performance Company project on Route 202.
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August 6, 2019

Buxton Notes: Aug. 8

Fresh Air student welcomed Grace Chen, a Fresh Air Fund visitor from New York, recently spent a week’s vacation with Gorham’s Meachem family. “We had four children travel to our area from New York. One stayed with a family in Windham, one with a family in Buxton, and two with families in Gorham,” Cristy Meachem, […]
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August 5, 2019

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 8

Blood donations needed The Westbrook Knights of Columbus Council 2219 is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “As always, there is an urgent need for blood donations,” Russ Champagne, Knights’ spokesman, said. To thank people for making […]