City voters passed the $54 million school budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Trash talk likely to pack Buxton town meeting
The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, and discusses joining ecomaine for trash disposal.
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Westbrook Notes: High school, community celebrate the class of 2025
High school grads hear inspiring messages The 148th Westbrook High School class of graduates received diplomas in commencement exercises June 7 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Katy Rice, vice chair of the Westbrook School Committee, told graduates to be proud of their accomplishments. “We are so proud of you,” Rice said. Co-Principal Patrick Colgan challenged […]
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Gorham Notes: Volunteers sought for Affordable Housing Committee
Volunteers sought for Affordable Housing Committee The Town Council Appointments Committee is seeking citizen volunteers for a newly formed Affordable Housing Committee. The Town Council last week adopted a charter for the committee. “The committee has been created for the purpose of aiding in the town’s response to those adverse housing trends, including rising housing […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Chili and chowder cook-off – Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $8 suggested donation, $20 family. Proceeds to benefit Vacation Bible School for July 2025. Bean supper – Saturday, June 14, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of beans, American chop […]
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Gorham prepares to grapple with affordable housing
Town Council establishes a charter for an affordable housing committee as residents face rising home costs with limited options.
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Gorham High School graduate is on pace for international relations
Amelia Olaru will be among 180 seniors receiving diplomas Sunday, June 8.
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Westbrook Together Days returns with a salute to event organizer
The city presented a Spirit of America Award to Together Days organizer and Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Joyce.
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Westbrook Notes: Graduation ceremony set for Merrill Auditorium in Portland
Westbrook graduation nears The high school will conduct graduation exercises at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The class with 145 graduates will walk across the stage with each to be handed a diploma in an auditorium likely packed with family and friends. Christmas in July raffle Westbrook Historical Society […]
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Gorham Notes: High school commencement features a ceremony and parade
A day to remember Gorham High School seniors, 180 strong, will graduate in a formal commencement ceremony at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, outside on the stadium field at the school. The high school is located at 41 Morrill Ave. In a press release, Principal Brian Jandreau said the ceremony will precede a parade […]