Police name recovery program liaison A woman who grew up in Westbrook is now heading the Westbrook Recovery Liaison Program at the Westbrook Police Department, which connects residents with substance use disorder to services to help them recover. “I am excited to work in my community trying to assist and offer hope daily,” Missy Esty […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: March 24
Show your civic pride on spring clean-up day The Gorham Conservation Commission is organizing a community event to pick up litter in several areas of town from 8-11 a.m. Sunday, April 3. Volunteers will first meet at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., for a safety meeting. The cleanup will begin in Gorham Village and […]
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Buxton Notes: March 24
Craft, yard sale part of town celebration A sale will be held at Tory Hill Meetinghouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6, in conjunction with the town’s 250th anniversary. The sale will be an opportunity for vendors to offer crafts and yard sale items in a 10-foot-by-10-foot space for $30. Vendors must supply […]
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Gorham residents among those reaching out to Ukrainians
Efforts to support the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine range are wide ranging, from direct assistance to refugees to benefits planned.
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Principal promoted to superintendent in Bonny Eagle district
Clay Gleason will take over July 1 after five-year Superintendent Paul Penna retires.
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We Love to Eat: March 24
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, March 25, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up dinners in the lower parking lot. Hand-in-Hand benefit dinner – Saturday, March 26, 6 p.m., First Russian Baptist Church, 211 Mosher […]
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We Love Fairs: March 24
Craft fair – Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. More than two dozen crafters and vendors offering items for Easter, Mother’s Day and hostess gifts. See Facebook for more details: facebook.com/whiterockgrange380.
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Gorham Notes: March 17
Pihcintu Choir performing at local church Maine’s multi-cultural Pihcintu Choir, with 35 girls representing 22 countries, will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St. Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served after the performance. The church can be reached at 839-6751. Lawn care workshops The […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 17
Blizzard Bash is sure to be a blast The annual Blizzard Bash is set for 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Walker Field on Walker Street, featuring crafts, games, snowshoeing and pizza. Parents are asked to join their children for this event. For more information, email [email protected]. Seniors meet March 21 Michael Perry will entertain […]
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Buxton Notes: March 17
SAD 6 nomination papers due Nomination papers for five, at-large seats in School Administrative District 6 must be filed by 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, with registrars of voters in the district’s five towns to certify the signatures where they were collected. Candidates are also responsible for delivering certified papers by 4 p.m. Thursday, March […]