Two-day holiday fair – Friday, Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Prides Corner Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Handmade crafts, baked goods and silent auction featuring themed gift baskets, a Nathan Eovaldi autographed baseball donated by the Red Sox, and an autographed photo of Kyle Van Noy donated by […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Nov. 21
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 21, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken with stuffing, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 22, 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; […]
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Nault promoted to deputy police chief in Gorham
GORHAM — Michael Nault, who worked his way up through the ranks of the Gorham Police Department from patrol officer to lieutenant, has been promoted to deputy chief. Nault on Nov. 14 was sworn in by his mother-in-law, retired Town Clerk Connie Loughran, at a ceremony at the municipal center. As deputy chief, Nault will […]
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Gorham council remains opposed to USM name change
GORHAM — The Gorham Town Council stands firm in its opposition to a proposed University of Southern Maine name change, Chairwoman Suzanne Phillips said Tuesday. The University of Maine System Board of Trustees announced Monday it has authorized leadership to seek approval from the Legislature to change the USM name to the University of Maine […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Be a Santa to a Senior Home Instead Senior Care is once again offering the community a chance to spread some cheer to local seniors who may not have anyone with whom to share the holidays. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 16
Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Congregational Church, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton (Groveville). Crafts, jewelry, cookie walk, raffles, white elephant area, food table with coffee and donuts, lunch with chili, soup, chowder, hot dogs and chips. Home for the Holidays Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint […]
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Gorham councilors deny Kuech seat at table
Janet Kuech, newly elected to the Town Council, said she will sue the town over her disqualification as an elected official because she is a school employee.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Retired big leaguer hopes to throw book at adversity
Westbrook native Johnny Cumberland talks about baseball and life’s challenges in a book he wrote with Paul St. Cyr.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 14
Historical calendars Westbrook Historical Society calendars for 2020 featuring city historical figures are now available for $20 at the society’s headquarters at the community center, 426 Bridge St. The society, open 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays, can be reached at 854-5588. Seniors to dine Westbrook senior citizens will be served a Thanksgiving […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 13
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 14, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beef noodle, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 15, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]