Although the shortage is not directly related to COVID-19, the number of cases at local schools has risen recently.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Longtime Gorham detective Fearon calls it after 39 years
Det. Lawrence Fearon retired Dec. 4, telling fellows officers to “be safe out there.”
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 10
Triad spreads cheer Volunteer Doris Ames said Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad group recently gave donations to several nonprofit groups for Christmas. The checks went to My Place Teen Center, Senior Games, Be A Santa to Seniors (at Home Instead), Neighbors Helping Neighbors (fuel assistance in Windham) and Gorham Fuel Assistance. Triad is a partnership involving law enforcement […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Dec. 10
Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Dec. 11, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus. Dinner includes baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert for $12. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 10
Free sand Winter sand in a salt mixture is now available at the Public Works facility on Huston Road. This is provided for Gorham residents only and no commercial use is permitted. Each household is allowed two, 5-gallon pails of winter sand per storm; larger loads are not allowed. For more information, call public works […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 10
See the lights Buxton Recreation Director Nicole Welch has announced the town is holding a reverse light parade and would welcome your vehicle in the lineup. No vehicle is too large or too small and all you need to do is have your decorated vehicle at the Buxton Town Hall by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Towns have eye on Little Falls-South Windham Village
Gorham councilors are enthusiastic about a possible joint study with Windham that could help revitalize the once bustling community.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 3
Santa, Mrs. Claus come to town in snow globe The celebrated couple Santa and Mrs. Claus rode through Gorham in style Sunday, fully protected in a snow globe aboard a Gorham Sand & Gravel company low bed in a holiday lights parade. “The snow globe that Santa and Mrs. Claus were safely secured inside […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 3
Rotary Christmas trees Westbrook-Gorham Rotary is selling Christmas trees and wreaths from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at Riverbank Park on Main Street. Masks are required. Distracted driving warning The Westbrook Police Department has been awarded a grant through the Maine Bureau of Highway […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 3
Giving thanks The Buxton Community Food Co-op provided 96 free Thanksgiving baskets filled with complete meals, Director Joann Groder said this week. Groder thanked several donors: Poland Spring, Plummer’s Grocery Store, Pine Tree Garage, J.D. Variety, Sandy and Beverly Atkinson, Long Horn Horse and Pet Supply, Snell’s Family Farm, Estes Farm, Patsy Leavitt, Hannaford, Panda […]