The total municipal and school budget raises the estimated tax rate 3.86%.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Dana Street project developer praises ‘collaborative’ process in Westbrook
“There’s momentum building downtown,” says Quaker Lane Associates founder Matthew Welter.
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Gorham Notes: One candidate for school vacancy
Reynolds unopposed for school seat Jaci Reynolds is the lone candidate who returned nomination papers for an elected School Committee seat. She will run unopposed to fill the remainder of a three-year term that expires in November. Stewart McCallister stepped down in January after being elected to a three-year term in 2022. Reynolds was appointed […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Events scheduled in Buxton and Gorham
Scout community rummage sale – Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Troop 73. Spring fair – Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Plants, books, baked goods, puzzles and board games, new […]
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Westbrook Notes: Cumberland Mills discussion at Westbrook Historical Society meeting
Sanphy historical society speaker Westbrook Historian Michael Sanphy will present a program about Cumberland Mills when the historical society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The district includes the Nathan Harris House that was built about 1830. Silent book club Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., […]
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We Love to Eat: Meals in Westbrook, Buxton and Gorham
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, May 10, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread and pie. $10, $5 under age 12. Takeout available; order at the church office by calling 854-9157. Buxton takeout lunch – Wednesday, May 14, Bar Mills Community […]
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Residential river project to replace ‘blighted’ Westbrook parcel
The complex will be built at the end of Dana Street and on a 3.4-acre parcel at 921 Main St.
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Westbrook’s FY 2026 budget receives unanimous approval at first reading
A second reading is set for Monday, May 5, at a regular City Council meeting.
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Westbrook Notes: Author talk at Community Center
Hear about ‘Sutton Tales’ Local author Larry Dyhrberg is hosting a free book launch and discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. An engaging afternoon of live readings is promised as the center celebrates the release of his latest book, “Sutton […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Gorham, Westbrook and more
Gray bean supper – Saturday, May 3, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, a variety of casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under 5. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, May 3, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, […]