Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 9, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 10, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Retired police officer wins Buxton seat
Francis Pulson defeats Caleb Porter and Clifford Emery for Jean Harmon’s vacated seat on the Board of Selectmen.
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Board gives OK to 4-story senior housing project in Gorham
GORHAM — A four-story, senior housing project will begin to rise later this year off School Street (Route 114) in the growing town. The Planning Board Monday voted 6-0 (Vincent Grassi absent) to approve Avesta Housing Development Corp.’s plan to construct 27 more units at its Ridgewood site across the street from the University of […]
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Gorham police seeking mail theft suspects
GORHAM — Police are searching for a pair suspected of stealing mail in Gorham Industrial Park. Police responded Monday to a report of a male subject checking mailboxes in the area between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday night, Jan. 5, Sgt. Dana Thompson said in a press release. That incident resulted in “numerous reported […]
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Hansen proposes senior housing for South Gorham
Hans Hansen would need a contract zone amendment to build 15 houses for owners age 55 and up at his business park.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 2
Senior lunch, bird talk Lakes Region Senior Center on Acorn Street in Gorham will host a potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, followed by a program about birds. Members are asked to bring an entree or dessert to share, or pay $5. Lunch for non-members is $8. A representative of the Blue Seal […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 2
Post dinner The Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 will have its monthly post meeting and dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, at its headquarters, 17 Dunn St. Cost is $8. The post usually meets each month on the first Wednesday, but this month’s falls on New Year’s Day in 2020. The […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 2
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 3, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Buxton church meth cleanup underway
Work to decontaminate Buxton United Methodist Church after a suspected methamphetamine lab was found there is expected to be completed in a few weeks.
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 26
Walker hosts holiday bash The holiday open house at Walker Memorial Library on Dec. 10 featured music, food, a remembrance and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus visit. Each child was able to select a free book from under the Christmas tree. Bess Jacques, Kathy Blake and the Chopin Club provided music. The Frog […]