The School Committee passed its proposed budget unanimously last week. A Town Council vote is upcoming.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Back to the earth in Westbrook with an Earth Day fair
An Earth Day celebration is planned for Tuesday, April 22, at Westbrook Common.
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Buxton Notes: Town Hall closed on Patriots Day
Closed for Patriots Day observance Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, will be closed on Monday, April 21, and the adjacent Transfer Station will be closed on April 22. Departments closed on April 21 will be Public Works, recreation and administrative offices for police and fire/rescue. Free Easter egg hunt reminder The Dorcas Society of […]
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Westbrook Notes: Craft swap at Walker Memorial Library
Craft swap Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is hosting a craft swap from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the historic wing. A social media post says to “bring in your gently-used craft supplies to swap with treasures of others.” “Let’s reduce waste, share the creativity, and connect with fellow makers,” the library Friends’ […]
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We Love to Eat
Free community meal – Saturday, April 19, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken stir fry, salad and desserts. Kids menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, April 23, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided by Trinity Lutheran […]
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Gorham Notes: High school parking shrinks
Tighter high school parking expected Gorham High School Principal Brian Jandreau said in a recent letter to the school community that he is working with education and town officials about parking plans for next year. The high school has 240 numbered spaces with 117 of those reserved for staff. The number of spaces is shrinking, […]
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Westbrook mayor caps city spending; prelim tax rate up 4%
Westbrook’s proposed spending plan calls for $36.7 million, Mayor David Morse reported April 7 in his presentation to the City Council. The city administration’s preliminary budget represents an increase of $962,064 more than the current $35.7 million, or up 2.69%. Morse had ordered each city department to submit its budget with a cap of no […]
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Westbrook schools’ proposed $53.4 million budget gets initial approval
The Westbrook School Committee, in a first reading April 2, passed a $53.4 million spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The action “pleased” Superintendent Peter Lancia. “It was developed and is needs based,” Lancia told Westbrook Now in an email April 3. “It’s a very, very lean budget, but we are confident […]
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We Love to Eat: April 10
Gorham haddock supper – Friday, April 11, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14, cheese pizza option for $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, April 11, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters […]
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Gorham Notes: April 10
Annual cleanup Gorham Conservation Commission is collaborating with the Village Alliance and Think Blue Maine for the fifth annual town cleanup, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 27. All ages are invited to pick up trash in the village, along New Portland Road and South Street near catch basins. Gorham Volunteers in Police […]