Robert Lowell

Westbrook Notes: Feb. 18

by Robert Lowell February 18, 2021February 16, 2021

Tax prep help Free tax preparation and electronic filing is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. AARP tax aide volunteers are available for an appointment by calling 518-8579. Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. has a limited number of 1040/1040-SR federal tax forms and […]

American Journal

We Love to Eat: Feb. 18

February 18, 2021February 16, 2021

Pre-pay, drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 19, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert; $12. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320. Check website for weather cancellation. Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday Feb. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., lower […]

American Journal

Pandemic, health care insurance drive up Gorham school budget

by Robert Lowell February 17, 2021

Under the proposal, property taxpayers would pay an additional $2.06 per thousand of assessed value for the school portion of the town budget.

American Journal

Historic Gorham barn stripped down and set to be saved

by Robert Lowell February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Once reconstructed at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm next year, “it’ll be good for another 200 years,” the reassembler says.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Feb. 11

by Robert Lowell February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Caldwell resigns GEDC post The Town Council last week with a 7-0 unanimous vote accepted Brenda Caldwell’s resignation from the Gorham Economic Development Corp., which promotes business in town. Caldwell is a retired town clerk, former Town Council chairwoman and former Gorham Historical Society president. She was instrumental in launching the town’s rescue service and […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: Feb. 11

by Robert Lowell February 11, 2021February 8, 2021

Call for winter art Walker Memorial Library wants your snowflake or snowman art or any other kind of winter artwork to display in its windows. Drop your art off at the library before noon Feb. 19 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Friends of the Library will use it to decorate the […]

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Buxton Notes: Feb. 11

by Robert Lowell February 11, 2021February 8, 2021

Pre-K, kindergarten registration SAD 6 is now accepting registrations through for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes for the 2021-2022 school ear. Kindergarten registration for 5-year-olds at all Bonny Eagle School District elementary schools will go through March 31. Pre-K registration for 4-year-olds is open until April 16 for Buxton Center Elementary; Edna Libby, Standish; H.B. Emery Jr., […]

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We Love to Eat: Feb. 11

February 11, 2021February 8, 2021

Drive-thru fish dinner – Feb. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Benefits St. Anthony Parish. Pre-pay, drive thru fish dinner – Feb. 19, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. Gorham. […]