Dems to caucus Hollis/Buxton Democrats will caucus at 1 p.m. March 8, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The agenda includes local, state and national issues. “Learn about #RiseAndOrganize virtual rally,” the announcement by Maynard Charron said. Those attending will elect local party leaders and be offered opportunities for grassroots involvement. Unenrolled voters can […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 27
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 27, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Baked haddock – Friday, Feb. 28, 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, Feb. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., […]
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Polls open Tuesday for presidential primary, immunization law referendum
Polls will be open Tuesday, March 3, for voters to weigh in on a statewide immunization law and to choose their party’s presidential candidate. A statewide referendum asks voters whether they want to overturn an immunization law that now removes religious and philosophical exemptions to immunization requirements for students at schools and colleges in Maine […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 20
Bicentennial theme for parade In honor of the state’s 200th birthday, this year’s Founders Festival parade will have a Maine theme. The festival will be held on the weekend of Sept. 12-13. Anyone can enter the parade’s float contest, which will have cash prizes. Entry information and sign ups will be available this summer. The […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 20
Girard joins Buxton PD Police Chief Troy Cline recently announced the hiring of longtime Saco Court Officer Tammy Jo Girard. “She started working for Buxton PD on Feb. 3 and has already made a huge difference with the team,” Cline said in a Facebook posting. Cline said Girard worked for the Saco Police Department for […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 20
Library potluck meeting The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 on the first floor of the library. “We will be hosting our annual potluck meeting,” said Kerri Frazier, president of the friends group. “Bring a tasty dish that you would like to share […]
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Proposed Gorham school budget up 10.4%
The preliminary spending plan for the next school year would increase property owners’ tax bills by 14.09%.
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Kuech to join Gorham Town Council next month
Janet Kuech will take her seat on the council March 10 as the result of a settlement made official last week.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 20-29
Community meal – Thursday, Feb. 20, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Soup, chili and chowder challenge – Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. Vote for your favorite and consider submitting your own entry for a chance to win […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 13
Gorham GOP elects officers The Gorham Republican Committee elected officers at its bi-annual caucus on Jan. 25. Elected were Jim Means, chairman; Rick Davis, vice chairman; Marilyn Amoroso, secretary; Vincent Grassi, treasurer; and directors Ben Hartwell and George Vercelli. Each will serve a two-year term. The Gorham Republican Committee meets every fourth Monday at 6:30 […]