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Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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  • Published
    November 15, 2023

    Westbrook receives federal award for hiring veterans

    The city has received a 2023 Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.

  • Published
    November 9, 2023

    Gorham Notes: Nov. 9

    Thanksgiving meals Planning for the 14th annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community is well underway. The volunteer-prepared meals can be picked up at Mister Bagel on New Portland Road on Thanksgiving Day or can be delivered to residents. Volunteer Roxanne Moody said last year 133 free meals with 152 pounds of turkey were distributed. To […]

  • Published
    November 9, 2023

    Westbrook Notes: Nov. 9

    A day to remember veterans Westbrook will conduct a Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery on Stroudwater Street. The Westbrook Fire Department color guard will post the U.S. flag. Police Chief Sean Lally and Fire Chief Stephen Sloan will ring the final bell 11 times. Veterans’ […]

  • Published
    November 9, 2023

    Buxton Notes: Nov. 9

    Town offices closed Friday Buxton town offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11. Departments closed include public works, recreation, as well as administrative offices for police and fire-rescue. The transfer station will be open Friday, but closed Saturday. Sign up for Toy Box Buxton Toy Box […]

  • Published
    November 9, 2023

    We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 9

    Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Annual holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham High School, 406 Gray Road, Windham. Sponsored by athletic boosters. Handcrafted items, jewelry, home decor, food alley and photos with Santa. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, […]

  • Published
    November 9, 2023

    We Love to Eat: Nov. 9

    Bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 under age 12. Senior meals – Wednesday, Nov. 15, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Free community […]

  • Published
    November 8, 2023

    Voter turnouts in area run high

    Buxton tops the turnout in Gorham and Westbrook with 45.3%.

  • Published
    November 8, 2023

    Phillips, Simms win Gorham Town Council race

    Suzanne Phillips and Lou Simms are the top vote getters Tuesday in a five-way race for two council seats.

  • Published
    November 8, 2023

    Compromise is possible on Westbrook’s parking lot development plans, mayor says

    Opponents of the city’s plans to build housing on three parking lots pack a City Council meeting Monday, but supporters also speak out on the need for new housing.

  • Published
    November 2, 2023

    Westbrook Notes: Nov. 2

    School job fair  The Westbrook School Department will hold a job fair from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the central office, 117 Stroudwater St. Superintendent Peter Lancia said Monday the department has vacancies for  Ed Techs I, II  and III for special education; bus drivers and van drivers; noon duty aides;  spare […]