Election update The town has received more than 6,200 absentee ballot requests as of Oct. 16, an increase of 688 ballots over last week’s count, according to Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak. Some 3,600 absentee ballots have been returned, and the Town Clerk’s Office has registered 350 new voters since Oct. 1, Paraschak said. Gorham voters […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 22
Flu shot clinic A drive-thru flu shot clinic will be held for students and staff from 5:30-7:30 p.m Thursday, Oct. 22, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the middle school, 471 Stroudwater St. Attendees should drive up to the bus circle and wait to be assisted. Take a flu form with you that can be found […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 22
Town hall open Saturday The Buxton Town Clerk’s Office and Registrar of Voters at the town hall, 185 Portland Road, will have extended hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to issue and receive absentee ballots and register voters for the Nov. 3 election. Under COVID-19 restrictions, a limited number of people […]
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We Love to Eat
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. Social distancing guidelines in effect, including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer. Takeout containers also offered. Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Nov. 6, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s […]
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We Love Sales
Bake sale – Tuesday, Nov. 3, during election hours, Gorham High School gym, 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham. Sponsored by the West Gorham Union Church with bake sale tables near the exit. Stop in for cookies, sweet breads, pies, jams and more.
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Gorham councilor questions accuracy of voter list
Town Councilor Ben Hartwell thinks the town’s voter roll poses potential problems.
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Gorham Police Notes: Aug. 7-28
Arrests Chelsie L. Bixby, 30, of Parsonsfield, on Aug. 7 on charges of operating without license and domestic violence assault, in Gorham. Kyla M. Dibiase, 29, of Oak Circle, on Aug. 11 on charges of domestic violence assault and assault, on Oak Circle. Belinda J. St. Pierre, 42, of Van Vliet Drive, on Aug. 12 […]
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Gorham residents face full ballot on Nov. 3
From Town Council and School Committee to state seats and two local referendum questions, Gorham voters face a number of issues.
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Buxton anticipates record Election Day voter turnout
In addition to the presidential race, legislative seats are up for grabs Nov. 3.
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Third resource officer added to Gorham schools
A 20-year patrol man will serve at the town’s three elementary schools.