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

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  • Published
    April 6, 2023

    We Love to Eat: April 6

    Bean supper – Saturday, April 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pea beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10; $5 under 12. Takeout available; advance orders can be picked up after 4:45 p.m. Order at 854-9157. Senior meal – Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. to […]

  • Published
    April 5, 2023

    Rat-infested store in Westbrook posed numerous hazards

    A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.

  • Published
    April 5, 2023

    Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner

    Area farmers’ concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.

  • Published
    April 5, 2023

    Brea Lu owners forge ahead with plans after fire at new Westbrook location

    Anna and Christian DeLuca are “frustrated,” but not discouraged after their new restaurant equipment was damaged in a fire last week at their new Main Street site in Westbrook.

  • Published
    March 30, 2023

    Westbrook Notes: March 30

    Ahmed art show winner Westbrook High School student Zina Mohamed Ahmed won the $100 first place prize in the Westbrook Woman’s Club’s annual student art show. Second place went to Baraa Alaalem, $75; third place, Benedicte Mangaza, $50; and honorary mention, Maryjane Pepperjack, $25. Club members Roberta Morrill and Carolyn Leavitt presented the monetary awards, […]

  • Published
    March 30, 2023

    Gorham Notes: March 30

    GHS prom fundraiser The Gorham High School Prom Committee is hosting a fundraiser selling bedsheets. Sets in five sizes and 15 colors are available for $40 each. Orders include fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillow cases. To purchase a sheet set, email samantha.teixeira@gorhamschools.org. The fundraiser continues until April 14 and the sheets will arrive in […]

  • Published
    March 30, 2023

    Buxton Notes: March 30

    Historical society reopens The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, 100 Main St. in Buxton, will reopen April 6. New operating hours are 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays. The historical society is scheduling programs and events for 7 p.m. on April 18, May 16 and June 20. For more information, visit buxtonhollishistorical.org or call 929-1684.

  • Published
    March 30, 2023

    We Love to Eat: March 30

    Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]

  • Published
    March 29, 2023

    Rodent problem shuts down Family Dollar in Westbrook

    Work is being done to address the issue and then the downtown store can reopen, but the city is providing few other details.

  • Published
    March 23, 2023

    Westbrook Notes: March 23

    Button Society show The Maine State Button Society’s annual button show and sale, with the theme of “Shining a Light on Buttons,” takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St.  Admission is free and lobster and chicken rolls will be available to buy. Marilyn Foster of […]