Honored for her service City celebrates noted politician’s 90th birthday William “Bill” O’Gara, a well-known local political figure who turns 90 on Dec. 6, will be honored on his birthday with a drive-by parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his home at 29 Cardinal St. O’Gara, an Air Force veteran during the Korean […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 2
Santa leads holiday festivities Gorham ushered in the Christmas season Nov. 28 at Robie Park. Highlights included Santa, seen at left waving from a fire truck during a lengthy parade of vehicles decorated with lights. There was also a tree lighting, music, children’s activities and horse-drawn wagon rides. Officer welcomed to the ranks Officer Todd […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 2
Veterans to be honored at wreath ceremony Dec. 18 The South Buxton Cemetery on River Road at Tory Hill will conduct its annual Wreath Across America observance beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. The program opens with laying wreaths on veterans’ graves. Opening remarks are set for 11:45 a.m., followed by a moment of silence […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 2
Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available.
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 2
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail. More than 10 vendors with fine crafts and unique products, baked goods, books, wreaths plus church fundraising tables. Takeout lunch available. Christmas marketplace – Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 […]
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Gorham-Maine Mall connector plan takes shape
The Maine Turnpike Authority has been meeting with communities that will be impacted by the project and will meet with residents beginning next month.
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Three on ballot to fill House District 27 vacancy
A special election will be held in Gorham and Scarborough Jan. 11.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 25
Thankful for her service Historian presents talk about local farms, then and now Historian Tom Clark will present a program about farms in the city when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the community center at 426 Bridge St. Clark will show slides of 30 farms with depictions of them […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 25
Warm winter coats available at Town Hall Coats donated by the Salvation Army are available at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, for children of all ages as well as adults. If you or someone you know is in need of a warm coat, stop by the town office. The Town Hall is normally open […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 25
Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving in Westbrook Nov. 28 Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town Sunday, Nov. 28, aboard a fire truck in the annual light parade, and Santa will also make an appearance at a tree lighting that day. After the light parade ends at Robie Park, Santa “will magically light the […]