WPD honors Chase Westbrook Police Department recently presented John Chase with its Good Citizen Award. Chase, a retired Westbrook officer and owner of Chase Custom Homes and Finance in Westbrook, has for the past two years donated space for police canine teams and critical tactical training, a company press release said. The vacant properties are […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: May 14
Recreation opening The Buxton Recreation Department is looking for a recreation programmer. The complete job description can be found at buxtonrec.com under “General Info.” Applications and general inquiries can be directed to Nicole Welch, recreation director, at [email protected]. Kindergarten sign-up SAD 6 is accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020/2021 school year. For more information, call […]
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Gorham Notes: May 14
Bear watch The Gorham Police Department has warned residents not to approach bears after several callers reported spotting one in the Lawn and Sunset avenues area May 9. “When natural foods are scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards and fields in search of easily accessible food such as […]
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Gorham Notes: May 7
Tax deadline extended The due date for the second installment of the 2019-20 real estate and personal property tax bills has been rescheduled from May 15 to June 15. The Gorham Town Council voted unanimously at a special meeting April 30 to move the due date because of economic hardships that may have resulted from […]
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Buxton Notes: May 7
Transfer station to reopen The Buxton Transfer Station’s outside disposal areas will reopen Thursday, May 7. The outside areas, including bulky waste, shingles, demolition debris, brush, wood, metal, tires, organics for composting, and inert waste then will resume the normal operating hours: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursdays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 7
Mother’s Day drive-thru blessing In honor of Mother’s Day, St. Anthony of Padua Parish is inviting everyone to receive a “drive-thru” blessing from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 10, at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. Deacons Larry Guertin and Peter Bernier will be at a portable altar near Mary’s Garden outside the church, […]
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No tax hike in Gorham’s proposed town budget
The $16.1 million municipal budget is up 4.75% over this year’s, but an increase in assessed property value in town has offset the difference.
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Pastor who died in crash had ‘passion and incredible love’
The Rev. Bill Chadwick of Gorham is remembered for his devotion to others, his generosity and his sense of humor.
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Construction set to begin immediately on new school kitchen
Approval from the Gorham Planning Board clears the way for the $750,000 project.
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Gorham Notes: April 30
Town Council to review $43.1M school budget The Town Council was expecting to receive the School Committee’s proposed $43.1 million budget Wednesday, Council Chairman Suzanne Phillips said. The owner of a home valued at $250,000 would the schools’ share of their property taxes increase $112.5 under the proposal. The proposed budget is up $2.1 million, […]