Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, and $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Dec. 4, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Westbrook inauguration; Morse to be sworn in as mayor
Morse will step down as City Council president Tuesday to be sworn in as mayor.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 21
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Crafts, greenery, bake sale, knitted items, raffle for queen-sized quilt or $100 gift card to Pit Stop Fuel or Christmas basket full of goodies, used Christmas decorations, used jewelry, and RADA knives. Chowda or sandwiches for […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 21
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Free, takeout Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 28. Meals can be picked up […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Touch-A-Truck The Buxton Recreation Department is hosting the annual holiday Touch-A-Truck from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Bar Mills Fire Station on Portland Road. The event includes a tree lighting at 6 p.m., refreshments, and Santa will be there. The Recreation Department is looking for one-of-a-kind classic cars, trucks and tractors […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 21
Walker Friends to meet The next Friends of The Walker Memorial Library meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the library at 800 Main St. The monthly meeting is a week early because the fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving this year. The Friends are planning its annual open house from 11 […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Burn Off the Turkey 5K The annual Burn Off the Turkey 5K road race will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 30 at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. Sign up online at gorhamme.myrec.com, though online registration closes Monday, Nov. 25. Registration, with a T-shirt, for the first 150 who sign up is $25, […]
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Faulkingham prevails in Westbrook’s Ward 4 recount
The recount showed Faulkingham at a margin of 13 votes, two less than the initial results.
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Westbrook survey respondents want swimmable water
The city survey received 632 responses, with the most in favor of a $5 million swimming pool, particularly if grants and donations covered half of the cost.
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Westbrook McKague fountain removal lacks respect, family says
The fountain, dedicated decades ago to former city Arborist Wes McKague, reportedly needed repairs, but was replaced in 2020 without the plaque for McKague. The old fountain was found discarded, with parts missing, at Public Services.