Trafficking survivor featured at Potluck with a Purpose Jasmine Marino, a survivor of human trafficking, will speak when Potluck With a Purpose meetings resume at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Summitt Church, 53 County Road (Route 22) in Gorham. Series organizer Cindy Elder said in an announcement that Marino is an “author and redeemed […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 9
Work begins on Westbrook Commons Historical society hours The Westbrook Historical Society is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Saturdays in the community center at 426 Bridge St., and will open for special occasions by appointment. The society houses a museum and research library. Members are currently working on a calendar for 2022. […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 9
Buxton planners consider new mobile home park, day cares The Buxton Planning Board has a packed agenda for Monday, Sept. 13, that includes public hearings for a new mobile home park and a day care. Dearborn Development LLC is requesting permission to build a 16-lot mobile home park on 15.25 acres at 476 Parker Farm […]
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Gorham Middle School heat pump repair bill grows to $3.1M
Voters will be asked in November to allow the School Department to spend more to complete the project.
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Ballot set for council, school board in Gorham
Voters face a four-way race for two Town Council seats and a three-way race for two School Committee seats.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 9
Curbside bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 11, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint pea beans, one pint American chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint coleslaw, sliced Italian bread and frosted cake. Single meal $10, payable at pickup. Orders need to be placed in advance by calling the church […]
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We Love Sales and Fairs: Sept. 9
Craft fair – Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., adjacent to Narragansett School, Main Street, Gorham. Sponsored by United Craftsmen. Parking will be in the Narragansett School lot, the public safety lot next to the skating rink and the bus loop as needed throughout the day. No parking on Chick Drive. Craft fair […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 2
Ceremonial flag burning Gorham will burn U.S. flags retired from service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Gorham Public Works on Huston Road. Potluck with a purpose A church group combatting human trafficking resumes its Potluck With A Purpose meetings at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Summit Community Church, 53 County Road (Route […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 2
Westbrook School Department needs two new bus drivers Superintendent Peter Lancia said the school department has two openings for bus drivers. “Not bad, given the needs in some places,” Lancia said, referring to the widespread shortage. Lancia said Westbrook doesn’t offer a signing bonus, but does have paid training. For more information, visit westbrookschools.org or […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 2
Help with heating, electric bills available The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – commonly known as LIHEAP – provides help with heating costs to income-eligible households, whether they are homeowners or renters. LIHEAP may also be able to help with telephone and electric bills. Applicants will be required to provide the following: proof of […]