Friends of Walker Library welcoming new members Kelly Day of Friends of Walker Library is encouraging those interested in joining or learning more about the group to attend its next meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the library, 800 Main St. Members are planning their annual holiday open house in December. Day said […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 23
Police chief announces promotion, new patrol officer Police Chief Christopher Sanborn has announced that Michael Coffin has been promoted to sergeant from school resource officer, named his replacement and hired a new patrol officer. Coffin, who became supervisor of the midnight shift Monday, began working in Gorham in 1999 and was assigned as a detective […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 23
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m.. Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available for those who do not want to sit inside. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated is suggested and hand sanitizer will be available. Free community […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 16
Westbrook Senior Citizens to meet Sept. 20 Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the community center, 426 Bridge St. Club President Michelle LeClerc said Marc Mailhot will entertain. King Memphis concert King Memphis will entertain at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St. Band members […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 16
Photo exhibit spotlights Maine, Russian works The opening reception for an exhibit of photographs called “Bridges of Friendship” will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit features photography by members of the Portland Camera Club and Photo Club Spolokhi in Archangel, Russia. Dennis Marrotte of Westbrook, […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 16
MaineHealth conducting flu clinic at Buxton Town Hall A flu clinic is set for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The vaccine is free with proof of insurance. Those attending the clinic will be required to wear a mask and social distance at all times. The clinic is administrated […]
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Water survey delays board review of proposed Buxton mobile home park
A Buxton Planning Board public hearing Tuesday for a proposed mobile home park got bogged down in a discussion about the water table. A review will resume Sept. 27 of Dearborn Development’s proposed 14-lot mobile home park on 15.25 acres near the intersection of Parker Farm and Chicopee roads. Buxton doesn’t have public water and […]
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Dog owners littering Gorham trails with bags of pooch poo
The town council plans to consider how to address the problem behind on town fields and at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 16
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 22, 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. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m.. Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, children; $20, […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Sept. 16
Craft fair – Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Living Waters Christian School, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Vendors, food truck, crafters. For more information or to rent space, call 391-8166. Bake sale – Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Homemade […]