Buxton 250th to cause traffic delays Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline said motorists should expect traffic congestion this weekend as the town celebrates its 250th birthday. The celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday in Weymouth Park. “There will be numerous events on the field and motorists should expect delays on Beech Plains Road (Route […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Planners nix rezoning of game sanctuary in Gorham
The Planning Board’s recommendation on the proposal allowing for more homes to be built in part of the state’s Narragansett Game Sanctuary will be sent to the Town Council.
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National Night Out in Westbrook
The event, among 16,000 others held nationwide on Tuesday, was hosted by the Westbrook Police Department with the goal of building community relationships with law enforcement.
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We Love to Eat: July 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers available for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Wearing of face masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested. Hand sanitizer is available for those […]
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Gorham Notes: July 28
Lions’ car show The 14th annual Gorham Lions Club’s Classic Car Show is from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Gorham Middle School on Weeks Road. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Car registration is $10. Art contest for recycling Maine recycling firm ecomaine will select as many as six winning […]
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Buxton Notes: July 28
Public meeting to discuss plans for Bar Mills Dam A public informational meeting about the fate of the Bar Mills Dam is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug, 2, in the Buxton municipal office meeting room, 185 Portland Road. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the proposed decommissioning and planned […]
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Buxton’s 250th birthday bash good to go
The three-day celebration, starting Aug. 5, is packed with events and activities, including “a humdinger of a parade.”
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Westbrook Notes: July 28
Brass brigade Concert schedule Boys Gone Wild will be in concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, at Vallee Square; free. Quiet Riot Act, 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Riverbank Park; free. Brother Blues, 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Conant Homestead, 99 Conant St. Farm opens at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $10. […]
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Buxton Notes: July 21
Tory Hill Meetinghouse celebrates 200th The 200-year-old Tory Hill Meetinghouse is part of the town’s 250th birthday observance Saturday, Aug. 6. The church is hosting a lawn sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the town’s sestercentennial celebration and the annual Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 21
City concert schedule El Grande will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Valle Square. Bess Jacques & The Strays are set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Conant Homestead, 99 Conant St. The farm opens at 6 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. Darlin’ Corey will entertain at 6 p.m. […]
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