Westbrook City Hall leaders assumed office Monday in a formal inauguration ceremony with music, women decked out with corsages and men wearing boutonnieres on stage at Westbrook Middle School. Mayor-elect David Morse took the oath of office and in his address said the city stands out as a leader in the region and spoke […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 5
Rabies reminder A rabies vaccination clinic is set for 1-3 p.m., Dec. 7, at the Buxton Public Works Garage, 215 Portland Road. Vaccinations are $8 each and only cash will be accepted. Dogs are required to be on a leash and cats must be in carriers. For faster service and a three-year vaccination, bring the […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 5
Historians to host Santa Westbrook Historical Society will host its annual Christmas party for children, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at its museum in the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Seniors’ Redwood Society activities Free seniors activities and programs for the […]
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 5
50 years ago The American Journal reported on Dec. 4 ,1974, that Hannah Adams, curator of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland, was to speak about the Wadsworth family when Gorham Historical Society met on Dec. 9. U.S. taxpayers’ debt The U.S. Treasury Department reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $36,090,597,225,804.43. […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 5
Gorham homemade bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 7, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. $10; $5, under 12. Follow us on Facebook for updates: facebook.com/whiterockcommunityclub Senior lunch – Wednesday, Dec. 11, […]
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Splash pads take center stage at Westbrook citizens’ meeting
The Friends of the Cornelia Warren Recreation Area met last week to discuss Westbrook’s future water amenity.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 28
Trash collection Trash will not be collected for routes normally collected on Thursday, Nov. 28, but will be collected on Friday, Nov. 29. Residents should have each bag tagged and curbside by 7 a.m. For more information or questions, call the Public Works Office at 222-4950 or email Gorham Public Works at [email protected]. Some trails […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Wreaths for veterans Orders for wreaths to decorate veterans’ graves in South Buxton Cemetery are due by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Wreaths are $17 each. The cemetery is participating again this year in the annual Wreaths Across America observance on Dec. 14 in conjunction with the event at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Wreaths can be […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Collins Duo to entertain seniors Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served at noon, preceding a business meeting. Entertainment will be provided by the Dave Collins Duo with father and daughter, Dave and Crista, who have been […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 28
Christmas fair – Friday. Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Handmade crafts. Christmas Marketplace – Friday, Dec. 6, 2-6 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handmade crafts, breads, baked goods, pickles and more. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post […]
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