The Town Council approves a measure that would allow for a shelter in place order, and the superintendent says the entire School Department has pitched in for distance learning.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton selectmen to update on coronavirus
Food pantries are in need of some help.
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Gorham Notes: March 19
GHS excels in one-acts Gorham High School’s production of “Macbeth” captured first place in the regional Maine State Dram competition of one-act plays. Emily Paruk, Mason Hawkes, Emelia Bailey, Kaylin Brown and Annikka Mocciola were recognized for their performances by being named to the All-Festival cast, and Orion Bissonnette and Molly Lemont were recognized for […]
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Buxton Notes: March 19
Nomination papers available Two selectmen seats are among several elected positions open this spring and nomination papers are available at Town Hall. Other terms available include town clerk for a three-year term; one Planning Board member, three years; one Planning Board member, two years; two Budget Committee members, three years; and one Budget Committee member, […]
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Gorham taking coronavirus plan ‘day by day’
In Buxton, students are offered meals-to-go as schools and municipal facilities shut down in wake of the pandemic.
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Gorham Notes: March 12
Essay contest for middle school students The Gorham Republican Committee has announced its seventh annual Madison Prize for Written Excellence essay contest for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who live in Gorham. The question this year is “Is the United States a Republic or a Democracy? Explain Why Our Form of Government is […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 12
Poetry reading Poets Mark Melnicove and Cassie Pryun will be the featured guest when the monthly Lowry’s Lodge Poetry Series continues at 7 p.m. March 21 at Continuum for Creativity, One Westbrook Common. Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel are hosts. Melnicove is a poet, teacher, editor, publisher and performance artist. His papers are archived at […]
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We Love to Eat: March 12
Community meal – Thursday, March 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beef noodle, $5. Baked haddock – Friday, March 13, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. $10, $5, children can choose fish, pizza or macaroni and cheese. Baked haddock – Friday, March 13, 4:30-6 p.m., […]
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Attempt fails to send $750K Gorham school kitchen to voters
The Town Council takes no action on the issue at its Tuesday meeting, and Councilor Janet Kuech is sworn in.
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Marketplace 2020 taking shape in Gorham
GORHAM — The 23rd annual Marketplace in Gorham is a sure sign of spring and the place to be to meet neighbors and reacquaint with old friends. Admission is free. Gorham Business Exchange sponsors the event and Suzanne Phillips takes the reins this year, her first as the group’s latest executive director. “It’s shaping up […]