A race for two seats on the Gorham Town Council is taking shape as the filing deadline for nomination papers is this Friday, Sept. 3. Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors said Wednesday that Town Council Chairperson Lee Pratt, Councilor Virginia Wilder Cross and former Councilor Paul Smith had returned nomination papers. Phil Gagnon, a former council […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Investigation continues into Portland native’s death following collision in Gorham
The investigation into the death of a Portland native who was struck and killed while riding a bicycle in Gorham Aug. 26 is continuing. Stephen Palmer, 72, who lived in Gorham at the time of his death, was killed after the bike he was riding collided with an SUV on Sebago Lake Road. Windham Rescue […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Sept. 2
Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Two kind of beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, a variety of casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. Fundraiser to support veterans and their families, scholarships, and other programs. $10. Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 26
Vallee Square music Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats will entertain at Music at the Vallee Square Outside Dining Park from 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Discover Downtown Westbrook and the City of Westbrook sponsor the series that continues on Thursdays to Sept. 2. Saccarappa concert series Green Heron will perform when the Saccarappa Summer […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 26
New officers join Buxton Police Department Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline has introduced the department’s newest officers: Nicholas LaRiviere and Matthew Dahms. LaRiviere joined the agency in June after completing the 100-hour reserve officers course. He is currently in field training. Dahms joined the department in early August, coming to Buxton from Fryeburg Police Department. […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 26
Portland, Russian camera clubs exhibit at Baxter Library Art by members of the Portland Camera Club of Maine and the Spolokhi Photo Club of Archangel, Russia, will be on exhibit from Wednesday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Oct. 29, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit, “Bridges of Friendship,” provides Maine residents and those […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Local school districts in bonus battle for bus drivers
Sign-up bonuses range from $2,000 in Gorham to $3,000 in Scarborough, and Bonny Eagle is paying its drivers $1,000 to keep them on the job.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Maine Preservation rolls out new drive-by tours of historic sites
The goal of the tours is to connect the state’s history with its culture today.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We love to Eat: Aug. 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 28, 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 come inside for seating. Face masks for those who are not vaccinated is required and hand sanitizer will be available. […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 19
Masks are back in town Everyone entering Gorham municipal buildings are asked to wear a face covering due to reports of high and substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19 in Cumberland County. Masks are available to visitors upon request. The town also recommends that masks be worn in public indoor settings. Residents can monitor […]