A multi-use development is planned on the “long-blighted downtown parcel” on Dana Street, across from the city’s newest parking garage.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 14
Toy Box sign-ups, volunteers sought Buxton Toy Box applications are now available at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The Toy Box collects gifts from donors and gives them to the town’s children. Pick up an application and schedule an appointment on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Kuech excited to serve Janet Kuech, elected to the Town Council last week, didn’t receive results of her election until after the American Journal deadline on Nov. 6. “I’m very excited to be elected to the council and look forward to working with the other six members for the benefit of our town for now […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 14
WHS Marching Band earns bronze The Westbrook High School Marching Band received a parade Saturday through downtown Westbrook after winning a bronze medal Nov. 3 at the national competition. Krystle Smith, wife of Band Director Kyle Smith, said Westbrook finished third in a competition with 59 bands in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The band previously earned the […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 14
Free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ meal available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Nov. 20, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 14
USM craft show – Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, 37 College Ave., Gorham. More than 150 vendors; show to benefit USM student athletes. Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saint Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, children’s room, silent […]
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Westbrook Ward 4 recount set for Friday
Westbrook City Clerk Angela Holmes Wednesday announced an election recount that City Councilor Gary Rairdon, an incumbent, requested, is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the the large conference room in the Public Safety building, 570 Main St. Amy Faulkingham narrowly defeated Rairdon by 15 votes, 897-882, with 289 […]
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Phillips, Lavoie to lead Gorham council
The council reinstalled Suzanne Phillips as chair, chose Rob Lavoie as vice chair, and welcomed new Councilors Janet Kuech and David Willis.
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Pool, splash pad talks on tap in Westbrook
The result of the city’s meetings and survey will be announced at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Community Center. Meanwhile, a separate citizen-led survey is expected to close at the end of the year and have results presented to the city.
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Sanphy resigns as president of Westbrook Historical Society
After nearly a decade and at age 78, he decided it’s time to “slow down.”