Water and sewer extension would cost $6 to $8 million for the proposed project with 824 multifamily dwellings. “Traffic is going to be a monster,” Planning Board Chair Jim Hager said.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Water leak at BEHS leads to early dismissal Tuesday
A pipe in the circulation system caused a significant leak, and the cleanup and heating concerns led to the decision to send students home.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 2
Seniors’ meetings Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at noon twice this month at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Members will participate on Monday, Jan. 6, in the group’s second annual post-Christmas Yankee Swap following a light luncheon and business meeting “Each member will bring an unwrapped item – perhaps a useful Christmas gift which […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 2
Ames steps down Doris Ames recently has stepped down as chair of the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad after 20 years. Buffy Houp succeeds Ames. Police departments in the three communities thanked Ames for her dedicated service to Triad, a coalition of law enforcement, businesses and agencies to enhance the safety and well-being of senior citizens. Ames is […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 2
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs, and dessert. Eat-in or takeout. $10, $5 children under 12. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 4, 5 p.m., Prides Corner Community Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Beans, […]
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Building boom to reduce Westbrook housing shortfall
One project plans to add 110 market-rate units and a restaurant on Dana Street, and another, proposed by Westbrook Housing, expects 739 residential units in a complex on 60 acres off Stroudwater Street.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 26
Offices closed Gorham municipal public offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash collection There will be no trash collection on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Wednesday’s route will be collected on Thursday, and Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday. Medical Loan Closet Gorham residents in need of medical […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 26
Food for students Bonny Eagle school district reports on social media a need to bolster its backpack program to feed students on weekends and school breaks. “Around the district, you will find many teachers who can tell you about a student who came to school on Monday, not reluctant to start the school week, but […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 26
Redwood Society Free upcoming activities held from 1 to 3 p.m. for seniors in the Redwood Society in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., include Cribbage Club on Thursdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2; bingo on Friday, Dec. 27; and team trivia on Monday, Dec. 30. Free water, coffee and snacks […]