Firefighter awarded for 60-year career Veteran firefighter Gene Harmon was honored June 18 at the Town Meeting for 60 years of service to Buxton Fire-Rescue. Over the decades, Harmon has served as a firefighter, deputy chief, acting chief and safety officer. The 2015-2016 annual town report was dedicated in part to him, Fire Chief Nathan […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: July 7
Baxter museum welcomes public for tours Baxter House Museum is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August. Built in 1797, the house passed through several owners before being purchased by Dr. Elihu Baxter in 1812. Baxter’s family eventually moved to Portland. The museum was the boyhood home of […]
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Westbrook Notes: July 7
Town hosting statewide Eid al-Adha party An Eid al-Adha celebration at Westbrook Community Center will include children’s activities, music and food, and a chance to gather with others from across the state. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10, and is free and open to the public. Eid al-Adha is […]
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Lifelong Buxton resident reflects on town’s long history
Buxton turns 250 July 14 and Richard “Sandy” Atkinson has 85 years’ worth of memories about it.
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We Love Sales and Fairs: July 7
Annual open-air fair – Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Flea market, vendors, food booth, auction board, plant sale, raffle calendar and coffee and donuts. Church yard sale – Saturday, July 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Clothes, […]
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We Love to Eat: June 7
Takeout pot roast supper – Saturday, July 9, 5-6 p.m. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Menu includes potatoes and gravy, green beans, carrots, a roll and a brownie, $12. Order in advance by calling 655-7749 before noon Saturday, July 9, and leave a message with name, number of meals and time of […]
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Gorham Notes: June 30
Raffle for local artist’s work benefits Village Alliance An original acrylic painting by Gorham artist Tim Sposato called “View of the Village” is being raffled off to benefit Gorham Village Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the economic, cultural and community climate in Gorham Village. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 30
American Legion installs new commander Air Force veteran Dennis Marrotte was installed as the new commander of Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion in a ceremony earlier this month. He succeeds Roger Barr. Other newly elected officers are Greg Beane, 2nd vice commander; Gary York, adjutant; Richard Galipeau, chaplain; Harry Gorham, service […]
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Buxton Notes: June 30
Carlow elected chairperson of SAD 6 school board Nathan Carlow of Buxton is the new chairperson of the SAD 6 board of directors. Voters reelected Carlow on June 14 to his Buxton seat on the board for three years. Carlow said he’s looking forward to working with the board, new Superintendent Clay Gleason and other […]
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Bonny Eagle’s Superintendent Penna calls it a career
Paul Penna steps down from SAD 6 this week amid praise from school board members and former students.