Give A Cop The Bird The Westbrook Police Department is once again holding its annual Give A Cop The Bird fundraiser, but this year it’s a little different. Police Chief Janine Roberts organizes the drive to provide Thanksgiving meals to members of the community who cannot afford one. The goal is to provide meals to 60 families […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 19
Wreaths for veterans The South Buxton Cemetery Association, 1187 River Road, is accepting donations to provide wreaths for veterans’ graves. Richard “Sandy” Atkinson, president of the cemetery association, said a $15 donation purchases one wreath. The Buxton cemetery placed 420 wreaths on graves of veterans last year and this year hopes to lay 560. “That […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 19
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gorham White Rock Grange 380, Wilson Road, Gorham. Masks required and CDC guidelines will be followed. required. Call 892-1875 for more details. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Friendship Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Crafters, white elephant table and baked […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 19
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.
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Springvale man killed in Buxton crash
BUXTON — William Cole, 37, of Springvale died at the scene of a three-car accident Monday at the intersection of Narragansett Trail (Route 202) and Pease Road, authorities said Tuesday. One of the drivers, Patrick Devroy, 80, of Buxton, had to be extricated from his vehicle, according to Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline. Devroy was […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 12
Hinkley appointed detective Officer Stephen Hinkley was recently sworn in as a Gorham Police Department detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. Hinkley will replace Lawrence Fearon, who retires in December after 39 years of duty. Hinkley joined the department in 2010 and has been assigned to the Patrol Division. “Stephen holds an associate degree […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 12
Historical calendars available Westbrook Historical Society’s 2021 calendars depicting Then & Now photos are available at the society’s museum at the Community Center for $10 each. Society President Michael Sanphy thanked several individuals for their work in producing the calendar, including Historical Society member Mark Swett and Tim Gagnon and Ed Symbol of Full […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 12
COVID-19 case at BEMS SAD 6 Superintendent Paul Penna reported Saturday one case of COVID-19 at Bonny Eagle Middle School. Everyone in contact with the individual has been notified and is required to quarantine/isolate for 14 days. “I will monitor the situation and will communicate with the school community if there is further risk to […]
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Pratt new leader of Gorham Town Council
He succeeds Suzanne Phillips who will now be the vice chairperson.
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We Love Fairs
Crafters wanted: White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham, is looking for crafters for a fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twenty spots available; $20 per 8 foot table. Masks required, COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. Call 892-1875. White Rock Friendship Club will be hosting Christmas craft fair at 34 Wilson Road.