A shoutout to high school poetry winner Julia Ordway, the winner of the Poetry Out Loud contest at Gorham High School, has been selected as one of five semifinalists from the southern region to compete in the state competition. Ordway will compete via her video submissions at the state level, according to Gorham High School […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
In Gorham, it’s almost time to re-raise the old barn
A Fryeburg craftsman restores and repairs the timbers of the historic barn, which will be reassembled piece by piece next month at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.
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Gorham Police Notes: March 3
Arrests Damien R. Smelcer, 20, Poplar Circle, Gorham, on Jan. 18 on a charge of domestic violence assault, on Poplar Circle. Sarah L. Angeltun, 39, Angeltun Lane, Gorham, on Jan. 20 on charges of violating condition of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, on Angeltun Lane. Jeffrey M. Earl, 53, State Street, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 24
Library group to discuss book sale, scholarships A summer book sale and the group’s scholarship will be on the agenda when Friends of Walker Memorial Library meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, on the second floor of the library at 800 Main St. Members will discuss the June 4 sale along with the need […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 24
Bike swap coming to town If one swap is good, two swaps are even better. The Great Maine Bike Swap will take place in not one but two locations this year. “We are thrilled to introduce two new bike swaps in two new locations” in Gorham and Lewiston, said Emily Lozeau, event manager of the […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 24
Bus drivers needed in SAD 6 SAD 6 is offering immediate employment for qualified school bus drivers and free training for others. The district has jobs available for up to 40 hours per week. It is offering a benefits package that includes medical and dental, paid holidays, life insurance, and opportunities for summer work, along […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Salmon Falls Bridge upgrade on deck with higher railings
New 3 1/2-foot railings to deter people from jumping from the bridge into the Saco River are among the improvements planned.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 24
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout option available. Face masks for the unvaccinated are suggested and hand sanitizer will be available. Free community supper – Saturday, Feb. 26, with seatings at 4:30. and 5:30 p.m., Casco Village […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 17
Officers demonstrate community policing in action Two Westbrook police officers reached out to help elderly people during an ice storm earlier this month, according to postings on the Westbrook Police Department Facebook page. Officer Bryan Amaral assisted an elderly couple by helping the man, who was in his 80s and had Parkinson’s disease, to safely […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 17
Help wanted to build ice castles at library Ice castles will be built on the lawn at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, and help is needed to make the all-ages event a success. “Please start saving plastic containers from your recycling in which to freeze colored water,” […]