Ephraim Smith’s grave is one 10 in Maine that this month will be commemorated by the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 29
Veterans cookout a success Dennis Marrotte, commander Post 62 of the American Legion, reported a good turnout at a barbecue for Westbrook Veterans Appreciation Day on Sept. 17. The cookout provided an opportunity for those attending to meet Post 62 members and officers. The cookout food and grill were provided by Maine Community Bank, Marrotte […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 29
Maine honor for Michie Angela Michie was recently selected as the Maine Town and City Clerks Association’s Deputy Clerk of the year. Town Clerk John Myers nominated Michie in July and she received the award in Waterville at the clerks annual meeting on Sept. 15. “I am so proud of Angela,” Myers said in an […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 29
PWD seeks candidate The Portland Water District is encouraging write-in candidate campaigns for an open seat representing Gorham on the Board of Trustees. There are no candidates listed on the Nov. 8 ballot for the seat. Portland Water District is governed by a board of 11 trustees representing the cities and towns it serves. The […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 29
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out, no pre-orders. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Those who are not vaccinated should wear masks. $10, $5. All-you-can-eat bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 1, […]
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Award-winning Gorham farmer, Eddie Benson, dies at 65
Benson, well-known locally and in state agricultural circles, is remembered as a devoted family man who ‘truly cared’ about his community.
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Buxton centenarian recalls life in the slow lane
Harold Smith, a WWII veteran and former postmaster, celebrated his 100th birthday this month and reminisces about the last century.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 22
College honor society inducts military student Andrew M. Reyes of Westbrook has accepted an invitation to be a lifetime member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the nation’s leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students. Reyes is an active duty submarine sonar technician in the U.S. Navy stationed at the […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 22
Firefighter/paramedic honored after stoke A dinner honoring Buxton native Cynthia Gorham, who is recuperating after suffering a stroke Aug. 2, was held Sept. 17 at Buxton United Methodist Church. Gorham said she’ll undergo tests next month at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to see when she can return to duty as a firefighter/paramedic with the […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 22
St. Anne to celebrate 50th Generations of parishioners from Gorham will gather Oct. 2, to celebrate the 50th year since St. Anne Church was built. Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the anniversary Mass at 11 a.m. Fr. Lou Phillips, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, of which St. Anne Church is a part, will […]