Property revaluations begin A town-wide revaluation of all properties in Buxton is now underway. Buxton has used the services of Parker Appraisal as its assessing agent since the early 1980s, according to a posting on the town website. The company is owned and operated by Robert Gingras. Gingras, driving a white Subaru Outback, and Tim […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 19
Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 25, 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, Aug. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8; $4, child; $20, […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 19
Detective honored Detective Jeff Stackpole has been selected as the Westbrook Police Department employee of the second quarter of 2021. Over the past three months, Stackpole handled several major cases, including the quick investigation and arrest of suspects allegedly involved in a robbery at CVS. He also identified and charged a suspect in a case […]
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Gorham schools require masks for all
More than 300 parents had petitioned the School Committee to allow families to decide whether their students should wear masks.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 12
Class of ’60 reunion Westbrook High School Class of 1960 will hold a reunion luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Stockhouse Restaurant, 506 Main St., Westbrook. Reservations are due by Sept. 1 by calling Priscilla Hebert at 854-5373 or emailing [email protected]. Music in the city The Who Tribute Show with Magic Bus […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 12
Hot summer, cool treat Police promotion David Bruni has been promoted to sergeant at Gorham Police Department. Bruni joined the Gorham Department in 2000 with 14 years’ experience in law enforcement. He’ll be assigned to the midnight patrol shift starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, Police Chief Christopher Sanborn said in a press release. Before […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 12
Parade celebrates Maine bicentennial People of all ages stretched out along River Road to watch an hour-long parade to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday Aug. 7. With more than 60 entries, the event featured fire trucks and tractors – and personalities, too. Miss Maine USA Veronica Iris Bates and Miss Maine Teen USA Kyah Brown rode […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 12
Buxton parade celebrates Maine bicentennial People of all ages stretched out along River Road to watch an hour-long parade to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday Aug. 7. With more than 60 entries, the event featured fire trucks and tractors – and personalities, too. Miss Maine USA Veronica Iris Bates and Miss Maine Teen USA Kyah Brown […]
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$25M solar farm approved for Buxton
The town Planning Board addresses residents’ concerns about well water and lumbering.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 12
Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 18, 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.