Bar Mills church hosts tree festival, holiday service Over a dozen decorated trees are on display at the annual Christmas Tree Festival at Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive. The trees can be viewed during services on Sundays Dec. 19 and 26 from 10-11 a.m. The church also will hold services beginning at […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 16
Historical society book, calendar available The Westbrook Historical Society has some nice stocking stuffers available for shoppers. The organization is selling a book produced by President Mike Sanphy, “Westbrook Remembered,” a collection of city photographs from times past. Fifty copies sold out during an open house Dec. 11, but Sanphy said Monday that 15o more […]
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Candidates in House District 27 special election outline priorities
The three Gorham residents are running for the seat representing part of Gorham and part of Scarborough.
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Wreath-laying ceremonies this Saturday to honor veterans
Wreaths Across America observances in Buxton and Westbrook will pay tribute to those who served in U.S. wars.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 15
Pre-pay, drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, cole slaw and dessert. $12; dinners can be ordered by visiting gorhamknights.org. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 9
New Year festivities promise plenty of fun and excitement The annual New Year Gorham celebration is set for 3-9 p.m. Dec. 31, with shows at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., and Shaw Gym in the municipal center, 75 South St. The following are scheduled at Shaw Gym: Wild Life Encounters, with three shows beginning […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 9
Tell your life story through memoir-writing workshops A series of workshops on writing a memoir is being offered by West Buxton Public Library and the Narragansett Number 1 Foundation. “Sit down and write the story only you can tell. No experience needed,” an announcement stated. “This online Zoom workshop will get your creative juices flowing […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 9
Friends of Walker Library hosting potluck Dec. 17 Friends of Walker Memorial Library are hosting a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at American Legion Post 62 on Dunn Street. New members are welcome to join or just pop in until 4 p.m. At the library, 800 Main St., library friends are making […]
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Gorham, Scarborough withhold connector support pending minor revisions
The Gorham Town Council will vote on the plan after Scarborough’s requested revisions are made.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 9
Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for take-out will also be available. Fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked […]