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Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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  • Published
    May 24, 2023

    Gorham Class of 2023: Go-getter earns high praise

    Noor Sager is a published author who always has something going on, and whose college career will start the day after graduation June 11.

  • Published
    May 24, 2023

    Cows make a comeback at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham

    The Red Angus are the first cattle on the property in 65 years.

  • Published
    May 24, 2023

    First Westbrook soldier killed in World War I won’t be forgotten on Memorial Day

    A graveside remembrance in honor of Stephen W. Manchester will follow an American Legion ceremony at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery and precede the city’s Memorial Day parade.

  • Published
    May 18, 2023

    Gorham Notes: May 18

    Register for parade Churches, community groups, businesses, school groups sports clubs and individual residents in Gorham can still register to take part in the Memorial Day Parade on May 29. The parade will form at 10 a.m. on Lincoln Street and roll out at 11 a.m. from the Village Elementary School on Robie Street and […]

  • Published
    May 18, 2023

    Westbrook Notes: May 18

    Grange honors Johnson Christine Johnson on May 4 received the Highland Lake Grange Community Service Award for 2023. “A native of Westbrook, Christine is well deserving of this recognition,” the Grange wrote in a Facebook post. Johnson is the president of the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary – and has served as the secretary, community service chairperson and […]

  • Published
    May 18, 2023

    Buxton Notes: May 18

    BEMS’ Tripp county teacher of year Lisa Tripp, a sixth grade science teacher at Bonny Eagle Middle School in Buxton, last week was named the York County Teacher of the year. Tripp was nominated by Melissa Fries, a parent of a former student. The Teacher of the Year award is administered by Educate Maine and […]

  • Published
    May 18, 2023

    We Love Sales and Fairs: May 18

    Book, bake and plant sale – Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Early bird sale, books only, Friday, May 19, noon to 3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Rain date, Sunday, May 21, noon to 3 p.m. Third annual plant and book sale – Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. […]

  • Published
    May 18, 2023

    We Love to Eat: May 18

    Free community meal – Wednesday, May 24, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, May 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Breakfast for dinner – Saturday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, […]

  • Published
    May 17, 2023

    Gorham council orders schools to cut $800,000 from budget

    The council approved sending a $51.5 million school budget after cuts to voters in June. Under the combined $73.2 million budget, the town’s tax rate will rise about 11%.

  • Published
    May 17, 2023

    Westbrook council passes $87.1 million city-school budget

    The budget, approved 6-1, carries a property tax rate increase of 8.8%.