A leaking gas grill is blamed for the explosion that started the fire.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Buxton Police assistant has stories to tell
Manny Costa was a mounted police officer in Houston, Texas, before joining the Buxton department as a civilian employee.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 15
Officer Hinkley promoted Gorham Police Department this week announced the promotion of Officer Michael Hinkley to sergeant. Hinkley joined the department in 2015 and has been assigned to the patrol division. He earned an associate degree at Southern Maine Community College. “He is a drug recognition expert, field training officer and a member of the […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 15
Little League assist Westbrook Little League has partnered with ConvenientMD to provide players in need with free physical exam vouchers. “The opportunity to partner with a major health care brand like ConvenientMD lines up with our mission and strengthens our roots within our community we serve,” Mark Sardella, Westbrook Little League board president, said in […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 15
Primary absentee ballots available Absentee ballots can be requested for the upcoming Democratic and Republican presidential primary taking place March 5. They can be mailed out by calling Town Clerk John Myers at 929-6171 or requested online at maine.gov. Voters can also fill out and submit absentee ballots in person at Town Hall. Those dropping off […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 15
Westbrook baked haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Haddock, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. $10, $5 ages 12 and under. Takeout 4:30-5 p.m. Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, […]
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Husky Line bus service for Gorham at crossroads
The town must join the Metro system, at a cost of $170,000 this year, to keep the service open to the public, the executive director says.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook mayoral election to be held Nov. 5
The council Monday also approves the purchase of land for a new firehouse to replace the existing station in Prides Corner.
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 8
Nominations for SAD 6 School Board members Bonny Eagle school director at-large nomination papers are available at the district headquarters at 94 Main St. in Buxton, and town halls in each of the district’s towns – Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. The terms expiring in June are those of Ellen DeCotiis, Buxton; Kelley […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 8
Overdose kits in place Westbrook Partners for Prevention has distributed 10 opioid overdose emergency toolkits called ONEboxes throughout the city. “If you look in places around Westbrook, you may notice some new purple-labeled boxes around the city. These are ONEboxes and they are designed to save lives,” a press release from the group said. The […]