Lanco Integrated in Westbrook and ODAT Machine in Gorham worked around the clock to produce the machine in a fraction of the time such projects usually take.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham defies state, declares all businesses open
Acting against state guidelines, the Town Council passes a non-binding resolution declaring all businesses in town essential.
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30-acre solar farm OK’d in Gorham
GORHAM — A 30-acre solar farm off Fort Hill Road won unanimous Planning Board approval Monday. Gorham Solar, a subsidiary of Nexamp in Boston, owns the project and will lease the land, a former hayfield. The project will tie into an existing, abutting electrical substation and generate enough power to supply 900 homes. “The project […]
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Salmon Falls Bridge to be redesigned to deter jumping
The bridge between Buxton and Hollis has long been popular with youth who leap from it into the Saco River, but a planned upgrade should put a stop to that risky pastime and make it safer for all, the state says.
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Gorham Notes: May 28
GBE honors ‘Dr. Rob’ The Gorham Business Exchange is expected to surprise Dr. Rob Lavoie with a bike parade Thursday, May 28, in honor of him being named Gorham Business Person of the Year. “Dr. Rob is a very important person to the town of Gorham,” said Ethan Johnson of Chalmers Insurance, president of the […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 28
Blood drive Memorial Post 197 of the American,Legion is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at 300 Conant St. (Route 25), Westbrook. As a thank you, blood and platelet donors will receive a “We’re all in this together” T-shirt by mail while supplies last. To donate, download […]
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Buxton Notes: May 28
Absentee ballot info Absentee ballots are available for the July 14 state primary, special referendum election annual town election and the Maine School Administrative District 6 election of district directors. “At this time, both in-person and absentee voting are available for the July 14 election,” Town Clerk John Myers said. In-person voting will be 6 […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 21
Calpine gives $25K to MPTC My Place Teen Center has received a $25,000 gift from Calpine Corp., the owner of Westbrook Energy Center. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the teen center, a Westbrook-based organization serving kids ages 10-18, has switched from its usual programming to provide a daily mobile food pantry for anyone in the community. […]
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Proposed solar farm in Gorham up for review June 1
The Planning Board asks for more information about a fence between the solar array and two property abutters.
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Gorham Notes: May 21
Ready for Memorial Day Red Cross blood drives The American Red Cross is providing three upcoming blood donation opportunities in Gorham. They are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23, Robie Gym, South Street; and 1-6 p.m., May […]