Gorham man who brought baseball to Japan honored A special ceremony and reception Feb. 2 honored the Gorham man who introduced baseball to Japan 153 years ago. Horace Wilson, born Feb. 10 in 1843 on a farm in Gorham, became a teacher at Tokyo University High School in 1872 and taught his students to play […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 6
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, sliced Italian bread, and fresh baked pies. $10, $5 under age 5. Takeout available and advance orders can be picked up at 5 p.m. Order in advance by calling 854-9157. Buxton […]
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Gorham denies Shaw Brothers quarry expansion
Following the quarry expansion denial, Shaw Brothers plans a trailer park.
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‘Huge’ housing project proposed at former Gorham golf course moves forward
The Planning Board on Monday, Feb. 3, unanimously voted 7-0 to recommend contract zone approval for developer Nick Troiano for Gorham Fairways, setting up final approval needed from the Town Council.
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Westbrook High School football coach picks Eagles over Chiefs in Super Bowl
Sam Johnson has coached Westbrook football for the past three years with 10 years on the team’s coaching staff. He played wide receiver for Westbrook as a teammate of linebacker Trevor Bates, who has a Super Bowl ring as a member of the New England Patriots.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 30
Musician Dyhrberg to entertain seniors Musician Tom Dyhrberg will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at noon on Monday, Feb. 3, in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served followed by a business meeting, according an announcement from club President Carol Hayden. A Westbrook native, Dyhrberg will sing […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 30
Reynolds appointed to School Committee Jaci Reynolds has been appointed to fill the slot left open by the recent resignation of longtime School Committee member Stewart McCallister. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Reynolds will serve until the next municipal election in June 2025. “Jaci Reynolds is new to the community of Gorham but has […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 30
High-crash intersections The intersection at Main Street and River Road was Buxton’s highest crash intersection with 20 incidents and 10 injuries for the three-year period ending in December, according to statistics compiled by the Maine Department of Transportation. The number of crashes at the intersection rose by one, from 19, and also increased from eight […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 30
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and a dessert. All proceeds are used to maintain the original one-room White Rock School House. $10, $5 children under 12. Eat-in or takeout. Gray bean supper – […]