Seniors reminder Westbrook Senior Citizens will be served a haddock meal at noon Monday, Jan. 20, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Registrations are necessary as soon as possible by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Drouin Dance Company students will entertain. Redwood Society events The Redwood Society, for those age 50-plus, has several free […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 16
McCallister resigns from School Committee Superintendent Heather Perry announced in her Jan. 10 online blog that Stewart McCallister resigned from the seven-member School Committee. Perry said McCallister, who served eight years on the board, cited changes in his work schedule. Due to changes in time and commitment at work, McCallister told the board last week […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 16
Closed for MLK Day Buxton municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closures include Buxton Town Hall, Public Works, recreation, police administrative and fire/rescue administrative. The Buxton Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was an […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Gorham insider recalls Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame
John Stuart, a Gorham musician who had worked with the iconic folk singer, speaks about their history in the wake of Yarrow’s death Jan. 7.
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Town: South Gorham fire coverage not an issue – yet
Gorham ended the agreement to share a space at the North Scarborough Fire Station nearly three years ago, but agreed to revisit the concept in the future if necessary. So far, town officials say Gorham’s Central Station serves the area effectively.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 9
Retired cop, Vietnam veteran, dies at 77 Roland J. Bilodeau of North Fort Myers, Florida, died Dec. 24. He was a Marine Corps veteran, Westbrook Police patrol officer and member of American Legion Post 62. Bilodeau was born in Gorham. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of retired Westbrook Police Officer Roland Bilodeau,” […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 9
School safety for GHS families Gorham High School administration and the Police Department are hosting an information session on school safety and security at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the high school. Families will be updated on current best practices when it comes to school safety, including information on responses to threats and keeping […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 9
Donate clothes Every night, thousands of people around the world find themselves without a place to call home, an announcement on the town’s website said. “They face unimaginable challenges, struggling to meet their basic needs of food, shelter, and warmth. Among these essential needs, one item often goes unnoticed and unappreciated – socks.” So, Bar […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 9
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday. Jan. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10. Takeout available and advance orders can be picked up starting at 5 p.m. No early birds. Bring your own bag for takeout, if possible. To order […]