Craft show at USM – Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, Campus Avenue, University of Southern Maine Gorham campus. Annual fundraiser for field hockey, women’s and men’s soccer and volleyball programs, with handcrafted products by artisans from around Maine and New England. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or of a negative […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: April 14
Celebrating 100 years Rink off-limits during parking lot work The Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink off Lincoln Street in Westbrook will be temporarily closed next week and likely through June as construction gets underway for a concrete parking lot. In addition to the parking lot, other improvements will be made, including an easy-in, easy-out hand-carry […]
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Gorham Notes: April 14
New police officer joins force Officer Peter Cates was sworn in April 4 as a member of the Gorham Police Department. Cates last year earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Thomas College. He has two years of experience as a corrections officer at York County Jail. He will be assigned to Gorham’s midnight […]
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Buxton Notes: April 14
Residents to vote on $200K truck at special town meeting Voters will be asked about appropriating $200,000 to buy a trash truck and $16,285 for railings at the transfer station when a special town meeting convenes at 7 p.m. April 27 in the municipal building at 185 Portland Road. Funds for both items would come […]
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We Love to Eat: April 14
Free community meal – Wednesday, April 20, 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. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm […]
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We Love Fairs: April 14
Craft show at USM – Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, USM Gorham campus. Annual fundraiser for field hockey, women’s and men’s soccer, and volleyball programs. Artisans from Maine and New England will sell handcrafted products. Proof of COVID vaccination or of negative test within 72 hours required. For more […]
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Manager proposes 7% increase in Gorham town budget
The property tax rate would rise 4.4% under the plan, but the town manager says that will likely decrease as a result of the town’s revaluation.
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Westbrook Notes: April 7
Maine author visits middle school Award-winning Maine author Cynthia Lord gave two presentations for Westbrook Middle School students and discussed her five middle-grade books during a visit to the school March 25. Lord’s debut novel, “Rules,” was published by Scholastic, Inc. in 2006 and was a 2007 Newbery Honor book and winner of the Schneider […]
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Gorham Notes: April 7
Cameras to help nab drivers passing stopped school buses The Gorham school and police departments have collaborated to install automated cameras to catch drivers passing stopped school buses. Superintendent Heather Perry and Gorham Police say the cameras are now on half of the district’s buses, with the remainder to be installed this summer. “The penalty […]
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Buxton Notes: April 7
School board ballot set for Election Day The slate of candidates for the School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors is final, with Vice Chairperson Nathan Carlow of Buxton being challenged by Vickie Shane. The Standish-based school district also includes the towns of Hollis, Limington and Frye Island. In Standish, the board’s current chairperson, Erika Creutz, […]