Buxton seeking dispatcher Buxton Police Department is advertising for a full-time dispatcher to join its team. The department offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and health, vision and dental insurance. The starting salary is $21.78 per hour with a higher wage at the discretion of Police Chief Troy Cline for […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham superintendent’s apology fails to satisfy angry middle school parent
This story was updated May 18 to include the filing of the formal complaint and the cancellation of the May 18 meeting of the School Committee. The father of a Gorham Middle School student on Tuesday called for the firing of Superintendent Heather Perry, saying she and the school department have discriminated against him […]
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We Love Sales: May 19
Congin Elementary PTO plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Congin School parking lot, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Rain date May 22. Plant, garden and book sale – Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Donations of plants, seeds and gently used garden […]
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We Love to Eat: May 19
Free community meal – Wednesday, May 25, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating. Senior luncheon – Wednesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 […]
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Gorham Notes: May 12
1956 church choir reunites for performance Many members of the West Gorham Union Church choir from 1956 will reunite to sing at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, May 15, at the church, located at 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25). Ardyth (Martin) Moberg, who is an original member of the choir, coordinated the event that will […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 12
Westbrook student awarded scholarship Dylan Anderson, of Westbrook, was recently awarded the DiPietro Memorial Scholarship by Portland Water District. Anderson is studying to become certified in plumbing at Southern Maine Community College. The scholarship was established in 2003 to commemorate longtime water district trustee Joe DiPietro’s dedication to advancing youth education. Concert schedules announced The […]
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Buxton Notes: May 12
BEHS presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Bonny Eagle High School will stage its spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 12 and 13, and at a noon matinee Saturday, May 14. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, children and seniors age 65 and up. Buxton 250th […]
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Combined beef store, bakery to open in Gorham Village
Brendon Wormell of Windham and Taylor Whitcomb of Raymond are teaming up on their farm market, Wormell Farms.
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We Love to Eat: May 12
Pot roast takeout – Saturday, May 14, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Menu includes pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, a roll and a brownie, $12. Meals are takeout only. Must order in advance by calling 655-7749 or emailing [email protected] before noon May 14 and leaving a message […]
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We Love Sales: May 12
Clothing giveaway – Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Sizes range from preemie to mature adult. Congin Elementary School plant sale – Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Congin School parking lot, 410 Bridge St., Westbrook. Hosted by Congin PTO; rain date May 22. […]