Winter Explorers kids activities The Buxton Recreation Department is planning some outdoor winter adventures for Grades 3, 4 and 5. The program is set for Thursdays Jan. 16 through Feb. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It will provide introductions to several winter activities liker snowshoeing, camping, first […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 12
Youth craft session Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., is hosting a special holiday craft session for ages 2-6 on Monday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. “We would like to invite you to come make a special gift to give to someone you love this holiday season,” the library wrote in an announcement. For more […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 12
Holmes, Ledoux promoted Mayor David Morse announced in last week’s inauguration that City Clerk Angela Holmes will now serve as the full-time assistant to City Administrator Jerre Bryant, and Ellis Ledoux will move up to city clerk. Ledoux’s appointment will require City Council approval on Monday, Dec. 16, Morse said. Holmes was appointed as city […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 12
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10 at the door, $5 under 12. Order takeout in advance at ticket table or between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 854-9157. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 12
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonny Eagle Middle School, 92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton. Free admission, crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, 10-minute Christmas mini photo sessions and more. All proceeds benefit a BEMS student who needs a lifesaving seizure dog. To rent a table or for more information, contact [email protected]. St. […]
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Giving tree helps keep Westbrook students warm
Alex Stone, owner of Blazes Burgers in downtown, has details of what students need for the winter, and community members can drop off donations to be delivered to the schools.
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Buxton, Westbrook wreath ceremonies to remember the war dead
Wreath donations have dropped this year at South Buxton Cemetery.
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Gorham seeks ridership boost for Husky Bus
Gorham hopes to raise community awareness of the availability of riding the Husky Bus. “Public transit is a great deal for the town,” Town Councilor Seven Siegel said in a recent interview at a Gorham bus stop. Greater Portland Metro’s Husky Bus to Gorham was initially instituted to shuttle University of Southern Maine students […]
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Festival of Trees taking shape in Westbrook
Angels on Tuesday were busy in Westbrook preparing displays for the annual Festival of Trees that will be available for free viewing inside a church the next two weekends. A special feature is an opportunity to have breakfast with Santa himself. The holiday spirit is building and the festival in Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main […]