Randall joins force Officer Bryce Randall was sworn in to the Gorham Police Department on Feb. 22. “He comes to the Gorham Police Department certified as a part-time law enforcement officer and experience with the Old Orchard Police Department,” Police Chief Christopher Sanborn said in a press release. Following the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: March 4
Town attracting businesses The town’s Narragansett Trail corridor is in line for business-boosting shots in the arm. Brown Iron Works, Patriots Holdings and JD Variety all plan projects on Narragansett Trail (Route 202). The three entities were on the Planning Board agenda Monday. Stan Brown of Old Orchard Beach is seeking permission to construct a […]
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We Love to Eat: March 4
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, March 5, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook, Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Curbside bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. […]
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Remote office space plays well at old Gorham theater
Rob Woodman’s plans also call for co-working space at the renovated State Street building once the pandemic is over.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 25
Seniors vaccinated Senior living residents and associates at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of Stroudwater have been fully vaccinated after receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Residents and associates at Northbridge Communities’ Westbrook Campus were smiling with their eyes as they received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 25
Mushers event Saturday The Down East Sled Dog Club and Gorham Recreation Department are sponsoring a Recreational Mushers Fun Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm on Main Street (Route 25). Several events are planned following a drivers’ meeting at 8:30 a.m. Demonstrations are set for 1 […]
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New Gorham self-storage facility designed to reflect farming heritage
Retired Sebago Technics founder Walt Stinson expects to receive final approval for the project next week.
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 25
250th planning on hold Planning for the town’s sestercentennial next year has been impacted by the pandemic. Selectmen’s Assistant Krystal Dyer said she hasn’t “heard any mention” lately of the 250th birthday celebration. “At this time, I have no information. Due to COVID-19 everything was put on hold,” Dyer said this week. A previously announced […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 25
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday Feb. 26, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 18
Pooch stickers Wayne “Pooch” Drown stickers are available for $10 at the Gorham Recreation Department to benefit Police Department youth programs. Donations of $1 or more are also being accepted to benefit the Drown Memorial Scholarship. Drown, the town’s first high school resource officer, passed away from a heart attack in February 2019. The stickers […]