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Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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  • Published
    June 18, 2020

    Gorham Notes: June 18

    Blood donors to be checked   for COVID-19 antibodies Beginning June 15 and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to the coronavirus. Summit Community Church, 53 County Road (routes 22 and 114 overlap), is […]

  • Published
    June 17, 2020

    Gorham tax rate rises 6 cents

    The Town Council approves a $42.7 million school budget and a $16.2 million municipal budget.

  • Published
    June 16, 2020

    BLM protesters stage second peaceful march in Gorham

    GORHAM — High school students organized a  peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration last week, marching through Gorham Village June 10 chanting, “No justice, no peace” and “This is what democracy looks like.” It was the students’ second demonstration in as many weeks, but last week’s route was shorter and had fewer participants than the first […]

  • Published
    June 11, 2020

    Westbrook Notes: June 11

    Barr to lead Post 62 Roger Barr was recently installed as commander of the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. He succeeds Gary York. Other officers for 2020-21 are: Dennis Marrotte, 1st vice commander and secretary; Harry Gorham, 2nd vice commander; York, adjutant; Richard Galipeau, treasurer; Gary Baca, service officer; Greg Beane, […]

  • Published
    June 11, 2020

    Carlow, Mendros in House District 16 Republican bid

    The winner of the July 14 primary will face Democrat David Durrell in November.

  • Published
    June 10, 2020

    Buxton Notes: June 11

    Cooper 2019 football coach of year Bonny Eagle High School teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Cooper has been named 2019 Coach of the Year by the Maine State Football Coaches Association. Cooper has coached the Scots to seven state titles. Parade scrubbed The town’s annual parade won’t happen this year. “Due to COVID-19 concerns […]

  • Published
    June 8, 2020

    Gorham students stage peaceful Black Lives Matter protest

    About 400 march in a two-hour demonstration June 3 in protest of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.

  • Published
    June 8, 2020

    Gorham grads hit the road

    Members of Gorham High School’s Class of 2020 tool through town in a parade Sunday, following six mini-ceremonies over the weekend.

  • Published
    June 4, 2020

    Buxton Notes: June 4

    Dorcas Fest canceled, parade iffy The Dorcas Fest has been canceled for this year, Town Clerk John Myers said this week. “The Buxton Community Parade is still in question. I am not sure yet,” said Myers, parade chairman. Last year, the combined festival and parade were held in August. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and […]

  • Published
    June 4, 2020

    Gorham Notes: June 4

    GHS graduation convoy The community is invited to line the route of a convoy Sunday, June 7, that will celebrate the Gorham High School class of 2020. The convoy of graduates and their families will begin at 7:45 p.m. at Gorham Industrial Park and follow Route 25 and Main Street through the Village. It will […]