Tax rates vary by town in the region, depending on the town’s total property valuations.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: April 4
Free community meal – Saturday, April 6, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. African food, hosted by New Mainers of God’s Peace Assembly. Kids menu available. Gray bean supper – Saturday, April 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits, punch and […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 28
Don’s Lunch is back Manager Craig Bernier hosted the “reopening” of Don’s Lunch on Monday at 616 Main St., at the building that housed the former River’s Edge Deli. Don’s Lunch Van was a familiar sight around Westbrook in the past, parked at various locations over the years, including Cavallaro’s Auto Repair, Bernie’s Auto and […]
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We Love to Eat: March 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, April 3, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, April 3, 5-6 […]
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Gorham Notes: March 28
GHS theater crew praised Gorham High School’s arts teachers and the 37 cast members and crew of the school’s recent stage production of “Mamma Mia” were recognized and praised by the Town Council March 12. Several students from the cast and crew attended the council meeting and received certificates. Bike rodeo The recreation department is […]
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Buxton Notes: March 28
Reminder: Easter egg hunt Kids can meet the Easter Bunny at a free Easter egg hunt for ages 10 and under this Saturday at the Tory Hill soccer field, hosted by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the soccer field on Route 202 in Buxton. There will […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Residents rally for Smiling Hill Farm, against connector route
A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham council encouraged to protect more farmland from development
The Maine Farmland Trust says it would like to do more work in Gorham and offers suggestions on what preservation steps the town can take.
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Westbrook Notes: March 21
Cowbell restaurant treats cheerleaders Cowbell at Rock Row honored Westbrook High School’s varsity cheerleaders, coaches and families March 4 with a banquet – on the house. The restaurant gave the cheerleaders a donation and two gift cards to raffle off. It also presented a gift to senior captain Liliana Waterman. “My team and I would […]
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Gorham Notes: March 21
Street sweeping Gorham Public Works has started rough street sweeping and will begin scheduled street sweeping as weather permits. The schedule includes all Gorham school property during vacation week April 15-19. For a street schedule, go to gorham-me.org under “News.” Updates to the schedule will be made public as soon as the dates are determined. […]