Nomination papers for candidates for the Maine School Administrative District 6 School Board are available for three-year seats. Openings are for candidates who reside in Buxton, Frye Island, Limington and Standish. School board terms expiring in June are those of Cynthia Meserve, of Buxton; James P. Moses, Frye Island; Debra Black, Limington; and John Sargent, […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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Gorham Notes: Applications open for water district scholarship
The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 31. The scholarship is open to students in communities served by the Portland Water District and who are pursuing a career applicable to the water and wastewater industry. Careers include wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental […]
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Limbo, a slave in what would become Maine, endured lonely winters in the wilderness caring for cattle
Limbo died at age 90 in Fryeburg nearly 200 years ago. According to the Prince Project, he was likely abducted from his family as a child.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals available in Westbrook
Free community lunch – Thursday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Soup, bread, dessert and coffee, tea, punch or water. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 14, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of baked beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, […]
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Gorham’s Robie Street development poised to grow to 565 units
The impact on schools is unclear. The first of the previously approved 44 single-family homes for Phase 1 are under construction.
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Standish saw the biggest growth in home sales last year. Why?
Maine Life Real Estate says the town topped the list for increased home sales in 2025, followed by Gray and Westbrook.
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Buxton Notes: Town will establish a wood bank, seeks volunteers
With help from the Maine Wood Bank Network, the town of Buxton is setting up a wood bank in its community. A post on the town’s website, buxton.me.us, said “50% of Maine households use firewood for some or all of their heat. Firewood banks are community-based organizations that provide free emergency and seasonal wood for […]
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Gorham Notes: High school students protest ICE activities
A large contingent of Gorham High School students were allowed to walk out of classes Jan. 30 in a 20-minute controlled protest. Several students waved signs and the group repeatedly chanted “Make America great, stop ICE hate.” School officials and police monitored the protest in the bus loop behind the school on Morrill Avenue. Police […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Free community lunch – Thursday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Soup, bread, dessert and coffee, tea, punch or water. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 7, 4 to 5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, […]
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Bonny Eagle superintendent plans to resign in June
MSAD 6 Superintendent Clay Gleason cites personal and family reasons for his decision to step down after four years.