Pre-order fair – Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill Meetinghouse) Parish House, Route 4A, Buxton. Order form found on the church’s Facebook page or call 929-4552. Items include wreaths, fudge, pies, cookies and mini breads. Welcome baskets will be auctioned. When picking up orders, pre-ordered hot lunch will […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 26
Light parade Sunday Vehicles decked out with holiday lights will parade through town from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Sunday. The parade begins at Gorham Industrial Park, proceeds along Main and South streets, Morrill Avenue and Ball Park Road and finishes at Robie Park near the high school. Santa will wave from a truck along the route but […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 26
Rabies clinic A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats is set for 1-3 p.m. Dec. 5, at Buxton Public Works Garage, 215 Portland Road. Dogs are required to be on a leash and cats must be carriers. The cost $8 per vaccination, cash only. For faster service and a more than one-year vaccination, bring […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. Social distancing guidelines, including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer, in effect. Takeout available. Pre-order to-go bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 26
Pre-order fair –Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill Meetinghouse) Parish House, Route 4A, Buxton. Order form found on the church’s Facebook page or call 929-4552. Items include wreaths, fudge, pies, cookies and mini breads. Welcome baskets will be auctioned. When picking up orders, pre-ordered hot lunch will be […]
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As COVID-19 hits Buxton PD, chief takes on patrol duty
Two officers who tested positive for the coronavirus are in quarantine.
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Gorham couple at home with history (and possibly a ghost)
The Lombard-Libby farm in Gorham has been designated a town historic site and recognized by Greater Portland Landmarks.
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COVID-19 impacts Buxton PD
BUXTON — One Buxton police officer has tested positive for COVID-19 and another has tested as probable, Police Chief Troy Cline reported Saturday. The first officer is isolating with minor symptoms, Cline said, and other is in isolation pending further testing. Cline said the entire staff, sworn and civilian, have been tested. The police facility […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 19
GPD observes Veterans Day Gorham Police Department collected tattered and worn flags donated by residents over the past several months and properly disposed of them in a burning on Veterans Day at Public Works. Officer David Bruni, a former Army infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division, organized the observance. Bruni deployed to Panama and was […]