Small business Saturday Gorham has proclaimed Nov. 30 as “Small Business Saturday.” It’s an opportunity to visit the various shops and stores in the town and get a jump on holiday shopping. Two Santa visits, tree lightings Gorham will light holiday trees and host Santa visits at Robie Park in the village and at White […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Civil War talk at historical society Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic is “The Civil War from the Southern Perspective.” St. Cyr, a Westbrook native, is a researcher and writer. He will discuss […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Special town meeting Buxton has scheduled a special town meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote on five items. Voters will choose a moderator, whether to accept three private roads, and whether to appropriate up to $25,000 for assessing services. Voter registration will be available during the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 28-Dec. 7
Free Thanksgiving meal – Thursday, Nov. 28, noon, Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. Turkey with all the fixings. Donations accepted for Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry. For reservations or delivery, call Roxanne Moody at 839-4516. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 29, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., […]
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Town manager defends referendum wording
Developer Susan Duchaine says the Nov. 5 vote allowing the town to borrow money for an industrial park is invalid because of wording left off the ballot.
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Three seek vacant Buxton Selectboard seat
BUXTON — Three candidates have filed nomination papers to fill the term on the Board of Selectmen left vacant in October when Jean Harmon resigned. Clifford Emery, Caleb Porter and Francis Pulsoni filed papers by Monday’s deadline at 4:30 p.m., according to Assistant Town Clerk Ruth Scheibenpflug. The term expires in June 2020. An election […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 21
Step up to keep needy warm Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is asking for help to keep Westbrook people warm this winter. The library is seeking donations of new or handmade mittens, gloves, hats and socks. All items will be given to those in need in the Westbrook community and donations will be accepted […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Wine bar grand opening Karen Nason will celebrate the grand opening of her Grand Central Wine Bar with a party at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the wine and tapas bar, 7 Railroad Station. The party is open to the public. With a railroad theme, the decor reflects Grand Central Station in New York […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Order wreaths for vet graves Orders for wreaths to decorate graves of veterans in the South Buxton Cemetery must be received by Dec. 1, the South Buxton Cemetery Association says. Wreaths are $15 each and can be designated for a specific grave or placed randomly in the cemetery. The cemetery will participate in a Wreaths […]
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Gorham volunteers back for another round of Thanksgiving service
GORHAM — Thirty volunteers are pitching in to make sure folks in Gorham and beyond don’t miss out on a traditional turkey meal on Thanksgiving. They’ll even deliver. This is the 10th year for the dinner provided by local donors and volunteers and organized by Roxanne Moody. Her daughter, Heather, owner of the Mister Bagel […]