The nonprofit Group of Intercession International Church has a contract to buy the property on Long Plains Road.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Gorham hit with lawsuit over zoning, handicapped matter
A Gorham woman is suing the town for denying a request for a home building permit to modify her property to allow first-floor access for her sister, who uses a wheelchair.
Gorham High School students return Tuesday after police trace threat to Kentucky
The high school was evacuated Monday and students were sent home after the school received a threatening voicemail.
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 23
Little League signup Little League registrations are available at westbrookmelittleleague.com. Scholarship assistance is available for families in need by emailing [email protected] for details. The league is offering volunteer opportunities. “We need you to make this season amazing for the kids. Every family is encouraged to sign up for a volunteer role,” the organization posted online. […]
Buxton Notes: Jan. 23
Mom’s coffee hour Fridays are for moms. They meet for coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It’s a free, social support group for all moms including those expecting, according to the Recreation Department. This support group is hosted by Rachel Pelletier of Mamabear Fitness […]
We Love to Eat: Jan. 23
Casco “Let it Snow” supper – Saturday, Jan. 25, 4:340-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, hot dogs, salads and homemade desserts. $12, $5 under age 8. Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 child, […]
Gorham Notes: Jan. 23
Blood drive The Gorham Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., in Gorham. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org/give. Senior center The Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through […]
Buxton’s Salmon Falls Bridge goes to bid later this year
An MDOT spokesman said the construction bid will likely go out in October. The cost has risen from an estimated $8 million last January to $10.4 million.
Damaged Babb’s Bridge under repair; Driveway Guys vow to step up
Repairs, estimated to cost about $110,000, are already underway after construction materials arrived earlier than expected, according to an MDOT spokesman.