The board denies a parent’s request to overturn an earlier decision by Superintendent Heather Perry.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Who’s running, who’s not in Gorham’s municipal elections
There’s a seven-way race for three Town Council seats in November and a three-way race for two.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Sept. 22
Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, vegetable breads, cider, homemade apple pie or crisp and ice cream. $10, $5. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Sept. 15
Local Legionnaires again hosting guests Joseph Wax, a retired Navy physician, was the first guest speaker in more than two years at Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion, which met Sept. 7. Wax spoke about the January 1963 crash in Greenville of the U.S. Air Force B-52 stratofortress based at Westover Air […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Sept. 15
Church celebrates 200 years The First Congregational Church of Buxton, known as Tory Hill Meetinghouse, is celebrating its 200th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 18, at its 10 a.m. service. The church is located at the intersection of routes 202 and 112. Buxton resident and historian Jim Dearborn along with a member of the Buxton-Hollis Historical […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Sept. 15
Ceremony to honor POWs, MIAs U.S. service men and women who are missing in action or prisoners of war will be honored by the University of Southern Maine’s veterans’ student group Friday, Sept. 16. Husky Veterans will unveil a “Chair of Honor” event from 2-3:30 p.m. in Hill Gym in the Costello Sports Complex on […]
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Contested council, school board race on Nov. 8 ballot in Westbrook
Mayor Michael Foley has no opponents as he seeks a second term.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Gorham councilor denounces ‘vile’ attacks against him over old Oath Keepers link
In an interview with the American Journal, Benjamin Hartwell explains his position in the wake of reports that he was once a member of the group allegedly involved in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Sept.15
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. COVID precautions, such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating, are still being taken. Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, bread, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Sept. 8
Local boy Hadlock hero An 8-year-old from Buxton was honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock Field in Portland last month for the courage he’s displayed while battling cancer. Henry Reiss, the son of Dawn and Dave Reiss, is the final of four Anthem Heroes at Hadlock to be recognized during the 2022 season. The […]