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

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  • Published
    February 28, 2024

    Gorham gears up to seek state funding for two new schools

    Superintendent Heather Perry plans to apply to the Department of Education for help building a new high school and a preK-5 school.

  • Published
    February 28, 2024

    284 housing units proposed for former golf course in Gorham

    The Planning Board, meanwhile, recommends a contract zone for a 391-unit Robie Street development.

  • Published
    February 28, 2024

    No snow? No problem. Westbrook Winterfest 2024 is on

    The celebration of winter takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverbank Park.

  • Published
    February 22, 2024

    Westbrook Notes: Feb. 22

    Winterfest is right around the corner Downtown Westbrook’s annual Winterfest is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2 at Riverbank Park on Main Street. The annual festival will have family activities and events, include a petting zoo and a barbecue put on by American Legion Post 62 and Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club. Rain date […]

  • Published
    February 22, 2024

    Gorham Notes: Feb. 22

    Backwoods Burgers coming to town Backwoods Burger Shack is coming soon to Gorham at 680 Gray Road in Little Falls near the traffic circle between route 202 and 237. Owners Rick Boyd and Tatiana Martz, who started out in the restaurant business in Boise, Idaho, in 2009, plan to open in April 15 in the […]

  • Published
    February 22, 2024

    We Love to Eat: Feb. 22

    Westbrook baked haddock supper – Friday, Feb. 23, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Haddock, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. $12, $5 ages 12 and under. Takeout 4:30-5 p.m. Gorham in-person haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed […]

  • Published
    February 22, 2024

    Buxton Notes: Feb. 22

    Healthy conversations The Buxton Recreation Department is offering a free “Healthy Sip” with coffee and a healthy conversation from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March 18 at Town Hall. Nursing students will share information on health topics and preventive screenings. Coffee and games will follow and registration is required. For more information or […]

  • Published
    February 21, 2024

    Preliminary Gorham school budget proposal up $3.8M with 11.4% tax increase

    The superintendent’s $53.8 million spending plan represents a 7.6% increase over last year’s.

  • Published
    February 21, 2024

    Family loses all in house fire in Gorham

    A leaking gas grill is blamed for the explosion that started the fire.

  • Published
    February 21, 2024

    Buxton Police assistant has stories to tell

    Manny Costa was a mounted police officer in Houston, Texas, before joining the Buxton department as a civilian employee.