Westbrook gifted quilt The Presumpscot Quilters on March 20 presented a historic “Time Capsule” quilt depicting 14 structures, people and special items to Westbrook Historical Society. Jami Bouley founded the 35-member club that produced the 60-by-74-inch quilt. A large turnout, including Mayor David Morse and Assistant City Administrator Angela Holmes, attended the presentation and City […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 27
Gorham haddock supper – Friday, March 28, 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, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 28, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters of […]
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Buxton Notes: March 20
Volunteers needed The town of Buxton has several openings for numerous committees, commissions and parks. Vacancies include those of the Saco River Cable Commission, Saco River Community Media, Saco River Corridor Commission, Berry Memorial Library, Bonny Eagle Park, Carroll Park, Estes Park, Pleasant Point Park and the Comprehensive Plan Committee. Residents interested in filling a […]
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Gorham Notes: March 20
Open space survey The town has launched an online survey to receive public input until April about its Open Space and Trails Master Plan. Maps and surveys will be available at the Planning Department Office in the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 20
Readers remember Councilor LeConte The American Journal has recently heard from readers following the paper’s story about the passing of former Westbrook City Councilor Paul LeConte. Patricia Larrabee of Cumberland wrote that she first met LeConte while she worked at Walker Memorial Library with his wife, Dianne, in 1971. “He was very sociable, hard working, […]
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We Love to Eat: March 20
Gorham haddock meal – Friday, March 21, 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, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 21, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters […]
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Gorham farmer, nearly 97, prepares for another season
Albert Erlon Mosher has lived and worked on his ancestors’ Long View Farm he took over from his father in 1967, carrying on a tradition that began in 1738.
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Turnpike connector fate is bad news for Gorham, councilor says
Westbrook joins Scarborough in withdrawing support for Gorham turnpike connector. A legislative bill would reverse approval for MTA to build the connector.
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We Love to Eat: March 13
Gorham haddock meal – Friday, March 14, 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, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 14, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters […]
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Former Westbrook city councilor remembered as ‘dedicated, hard worker’
Paul LeConte, a former councilor and at one point a mayoral candidate, died at age 90 March 1.