Blood donors to be checked for COVID-19 antibodies Beginning June 15 and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to the coronavirus. Summit Community Church, 53 County Road (routes 22 and 114 overlap), is […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham tax rate rises 6 cents
The Town Council approves a $42.7 million school budget and a $16.2 million municipal budget.
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BLM protesters stage second peaceful march in Gorham
GORHAM — High school students organized a peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration last week, marching through Gorham Village June 10 chanting, “No justice, no peace” and “This is what democracy looks like.” It was the students’ second demonstration in as many weeks, but last week’s route was shorter and had fewer participants than the first […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 11
Barr to lead Post 62 Roger Barr was recently installed as commander of the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. He succeeds Gary York. Other officers for 2020-21 are: Dennis Marrotte, 1st vice commander and secretary; Harry Gorham, 2nd vice commander; York, adjutant; Richard Galipeau, treasurer; Gary Baca, service officer; Greg Beane, […]
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Carlow, Mendros in House District 16 Republican bid
The winner of the July 14 primary will face Democrat David Durrell in November.
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Buxton Notes: June 11
Cooper 2019 football coach of year Bonny Eagle High School teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Cooper has been named 2019 Coach of the Year by the Maine State Football Coaches Association. Cooper has coached the Scots to seven state titles. Parade scrubbed The town’s annual parade won’t happen this year. “Due to COVID-19 concerns […]
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Gorham students stage peaceful Black Lives Matter protest
About 400 march in a two-hour demonstration June 3 in protest of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.
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Gorham grads hit the road
Members of Gorham High School’s Class of 2020 tool through town in a parade Sunday, following six mini-ceremonies over the weekend.
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Buxton Notes: June 4
Dorcas Fest canceled, parade iffy The Dorcas Fest has been canceled for this year, Town Clerk John Myers said this week. “The Buxton Community Parade is still in question. I am not sure yet,” said Myers, parade chairman. Last year, the combined festival and parade were held in August. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and […]
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Gorham Notes: June 4
GHS graduation convoy The community is invited to line the route of a convoy Sunday, June 7, that will celebrate the Gorham High School class of 2020. The convoy of graduates and their families will begin at 7:45 p.m. at Gorham Industrial Park and follow Route 25 and Main Street through the Village. It will […]