Nominations available July 28 Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors said this week that nomination papers for town elected positions in November will become available on Monday, July 28, at her Municipal Center office at 75 South St. Town Council seats available are those of Phil Gagnon, Rob Lavoie, and Seven Siegel. School Committee seats up for […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook Notes: Canal School playground features United States map
Rotary paints U.S. map at Canal School Canal School students in Grades K-4 will find a new addition to their playground when school resumes after summer vacation. A map of the United States has been painted on the pavement. The Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club contributed the artistic work. The map was produced to inspire “learning and […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock buffet supper – Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 30, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage […]
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Gorham turnpike connector plans dormant, but not dead
The town will await the results of a pending Maine Department of Transportation study on solutions to traffic as developments rise.
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Westbrook Notes: Watch for ‘Westbrook Strong’ runners on the road
Drivers take heed Saturday Westbrook Police Department has issued a traffic advisory on Saturday morning, July 19, for the 12th annual Westbrook Strong 5K road race. Traffic disruptions include: Captain Hartley Drive will be closed from 7:55 a.m. to the end of the race, approximately 9:30 a.m. Main Street, between Riverbank Park and Haskell Street, […]
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Gorham Notes: Scam targets Planning Board applicants
Gorham targeted in scam The town of Gorham is aware of an email scam incident involving the Planning Board agenda process. “Applicants on the Gorham Planning Board agenda recently received a scam email requesting wire transfer payment of additional fees for their projects,” the town wrote in an online announcement. “Town IT staff confirmed that […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, July 19, seating at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, and homemade dessert with coffee and punch. Takeout available by calling 838-1832 by 5 p.m. Friday, […]
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Three-story University of Southern Maine art building receives Gorham approval
The building is proposed for the intersection of Campus Avenue and School Street (Route 114).
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Water pipes at Westbrook parking garage require repairs
The City Council approves up to $10,000 to fix damage caused by frozen lines.