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Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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  • Published
    December 6, 2023

    New Westbrook City Council president creates housing committee

    David Morse is unanimously elected to lead the council, replacing Anna Turcotte, who is the new vice president.

  • Published
    December 6, 2023

    Board tables preliminary approval for first phase of Gorham project

    The Gorham Planning Board said it needs more information before taking a first vote on 43 homes proposed for the village.

  • Published
    December 4, 2023

    Westbrook mayor says he won’t seek reelection after Star of David controversy

    Mayor Michael Foley says he has received threatening emails and phone calls after the holiday light decoration was removed.

  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    Westbrook Notes: Nov. 30

    Housing Coalition to meet The Westbrook Community Housing Coalition will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at FBC Westbrook at 733 Main St. “I can only imagine what we have ahead of us” as wintry weather arrives, said coalition Co-chair Liz Eisele McLellan. McLellan said she was contacted when an asylum-seeking couple with an […]

  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    Gorham Notes: Nov. 30

    Big turnout at light parade All ages turned out Sunday to witness Santa’s arrival in a light parade, watch as the town’s Christmas tree was lit outside the municipal center and take a horse-drawn carriage ride. The light parade with vehicles decked out for festivities rolled through Gorham Village until it reached the municipal building […]

  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    Buxton Notes: Nov. 30

    York County honors Pulsoni York County commissioners recently honored Buxton Select Board member Frank Pulsoni with a Spirit of America award for his community contributions. Pulsoni, the former Select Board chairman, was recognized for his work as a police officer, interim police chief, firefighter, EMT and dispatcher. He thanked his wife Linda for her support. […]

  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 30

    Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Fresh greens, cookies, breads, pies, candy, handcrafted gifts. barmillscommunitychurch.org Holiday craft and book fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. […]

  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    We Love to Eat: Nov. 30

    Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 2, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. Eat in or take out. $10, $5 under 12; proceeds go to maintain original one-room White Rock School. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-6 […]

  • Published
    November 29, 2023

    Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints

    Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.

  • Published
    November 29, 2023

    Festival of Trees is back in full spirit in Westbrook

    After two years of pandemic cancellations and then a curtailment, the annual festival is being held this weekend and next at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.