A milestone Heads up, drivers The Maine Department of Transportation has announced it will close Long Plains Road (Route 22) in Buxton beginning at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, between Rankin and Dunnell roads to replace twin, 48-inch cross pipes. MDOT plans to have the highway open for alternating traffic for the afternoon commute […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: June 10
Fish migration update The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust reported on June 4 that this has been an unusual year and has impacted fish migration. “We had warm and dry conditions in May, resulting in the fish migration beginning earlier than usual, then cold, heavy rains that may have stopped the fish migration early,” the land […]
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Buxton Notes: June 10
Buxton fire chief recognized, honored with Town Report dedication The Buxton Annual Town Report this year has been dedicated to Fire Chief Nathan Schools of Gorham. It marks the first time a nonresident has been honored, according to Chad Poitras, chairperson of the Board of Selectmen. Schools was recognized in a surprise ceremony and reception […]
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Gorham school budget sails through, 439-215
The combined town and school budgets boost the property tax rate by 64 cents to $18.85 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Gorham Business Exchange feels pandemic impact
The non-profit advocacy group eliminates it’s paid executive director position and membership dues, but will be continue to work for local businesses, the president says.
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SAD 6 voters elect Heath, approve $54.3 million school budget
SAD 6 voters Tuesday elected Kelley Heath of Hollis to the Board of Directors and validated the $54.3 million school budget. Heath initially faced incumbent Trevor Hustus in the race, but Hustus withdrew his candidacy before the election. Hustus was still listed as a candidate on the ballot, however. Heath took Hollis 295-142; Buxton, 179-94; […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 10
Community meal returns The free, weekly community meal sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services is returning. Meals will be served from 5-6 p.m. every Wednesday night beginning June 23 at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. An option for take-out will also be available. Masks are required except while eating. “The […]
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We Love to Eat: June 10
Bean supper – Saturday, June 12, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pint of pea beans, pint American chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint coleslaw, sliced Italian bread, and frosted cake. Single meal $10; pay at curbside pick up. Orders need to be placed in advance Thursday, June, 10, by […]
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Gorham Notes: June 4
Memorial Day observances Showers and cold couldn’t halt Gorham’s Memorial Day activities. They went on as scheduled and a large contingent of adults and children lined South and Main streets braving the weather to view the parade. Recreation Director Cindy Hazelton had announced that the parade and ceremony would be held rain or shine, but […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 3
Rain cancels Memorial Day ceremony Veterans laid wreaths Monday at local monuments, while the ceremony planned for Riverbank Park was canceled due to showers. A parade was not scheduled. Roger Barr, commander of Stephen Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion, and this year’s grand marshal, Roy McPherson, who is a member of Westbrook Memorial […]