Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Nov. 7
Wreaths Across America South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Road, will again participate this year in the Wreaths Across America observance next month. The ceremony is held in conjunction with one at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The cemetery in Buxton will conduct a program with veterans, Scouts and volunteers placing wreaths on gravestones of military […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Nov. 7
Seniors to meet Westbrook Seniors will meet at noon Nov. 18 in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A catered turkey dinner will be provided. Registrations must be made by Wednesday, Nov. 13, by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Entertainment will be provided by Salem Street. Visitors are always welcome. For […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Nov. 7
Free Thanksgiving meal Roxanne Moody, volunteers and donors are providing a free community Thanksgiving Day meal again this year on Nov. 28. The meals are available to be picked up or will be delivered to those without transportation. Meals will be prepared at Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. To reserve a meal or […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Nov. 7
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 9, seatings at 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 at ticket table or by calling 854-9157 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 7
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill, UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Crafts, baked goods, soups, used books, attic treasures, large silent auction and more. Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Avita of Stroudwater, 113 Landing Road, Westbrook. Music, holiday goodies and shopping. USM […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Kuech, Willis win Gorham council seats; Thistle, Yeo-Fisher land school terms
Gorham voters favored Janet Kuech and David Willis in a four-way race for two Town Council seats, and chose Eric Thistle and Nicole Yeo-Fisher for the School Committee. All seats are for three-year terms. Willis was the top vote getter in the Town Council race with 5,365; Kuech tallied 3,980; Jim Hager, 3,491; and George […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Election 2024
Morse declared Westbrook mayor
He said he’ll focus on economic improvements and lowering property taxes.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton packs ’em in Tuesday
House District 137 incumbent Nathan Carlow garnered 2,276 votes, to Elizabeth Gleason’s 1,629. For House District 138, incumbent Mark Blier led with 696 votes, Michael McKinney had 329 and Michael Barden, 141.
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Voters pass Gorham schools upgrades; reject tennis courts question
The total cost of the school upgrades project, including interest, is set to be $12.7 million over 20 years.