Church yard sale success Susan Eldridge, spokeswoman for Tory Hill Meeting House at the intersection of routes 202 and 112 in Buxton, reports a successful lawn sale during the recent Dorcas Fest. The church benefited from table rentals, food and its own lawn sale table. “It was very busy throughout the day,” Eldridge said. “We […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton folk artist’s history sparks L.A. filmmakers
A film focused on John Brewster Jr. could be shot in town if the two California women secure funding for their project.
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Outrunning Alzheimer’s Fred Kilfoil, 73, of Westbrook is running on a mission from Fort Kent to Kittery to raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Kilfoil neared Falmouth Monday in the approximate run of 450 miles. He began about June 1 and he expects to complete his run within 30 days. “It’s been fun. Sometimes, I […]
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Cherry Hill trails opening hinges on pending lease to town
Shaw Brothers Family Foundation appears close to a deal with Gorham to open trails at a historically significant land tract.
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 15
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 16, 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 […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 15
WHS class of ’79 Cindy Kilburn reported an “amazing turnout” at the Westbrook High School class of 1979 40th reunion on Aug. 2 at the Stockhouse. Kilburn, an event organizer, said about 90 attended with several from distant states. Kilburn said Eric Shepard and J. Nicholas Gross came from California; Jayne Farrington, North Carolina; Mark […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 15
Big parade, fest turnout Spectators Saturday packed a Buxton parade route and the Dorcas Fest at Tory Hill. Town Clerk John Myers, who organized the parade, Monday guessed the number of spectators at “700ish.” A Dorcas Society organizer, Beverly Atkinson at the Brewster Mansion, said Monday the turnout in the mansion’s barn was heavy, based […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 15
School bus routes Darryl Wright, School Committee chairman, last week reminded parents who might have changes in bus runs to contact the Transportation Department. The transportation office can be reached at 893-2547. Bus schedules will be posted Friday, Aug. 16, on the district web site www.gorhamschools.org. School start dates The School Department reports Gorham schools […]
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Two options cut costs for Gorham High School expansion
Gorham voters could see a referendum in March 2020 to expand the aging building.
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 9, 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 […]
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