GPD officers honored Several Gorham officers were recognized at the Maine Association of Police awards banquet last weekend. Sgt. Michael Coffin, Sgt. David Bruni and Fire Chief Ken Fickett received the Heroism Award for saving a resident from a burning apartment building on Narragansett Street. Officer Taylor Stroup received the Meritorious Service Award “for her […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 8
Scarborough bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot dogs, chop suey, mac and cheese, coleslaw, biscuits, brown bread and pies. $10, $5 under 12. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, […]
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First phase of Gorham housing development moves forward
Developers of the Robie Street project are awaiting word on their request to build a road across town land behind Village School to reach White Birch Lane as an outlet to New Portland Road.
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Future Westbrook mayor’s part-time salary will be $48,718, up from $6,500
The City Council also increases future stipends for members of the council, basing the mayor’s salary and the stipends on the median income for Westbrook.
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 1
Garage opening date pending Outgoing Mayor Michael Foley said last week that the city would inform the public when the garage is within 30 days of opening. “We are still waiting for the delivery of critical electrical components that have been significantly delayed and the opening date is currently unknown,” Foley said. Lost landmarks topic […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 1
Parade date set Town Clerk John Myers has announced that the town’s annual community parade will be Aug. 17. The theme is “Calling all friendly ghouls and goblins.” To register for the parade, go to buxton.me.us and click on News. Myers can be reached at 929-6171. Transfer station job The town of Buxton is seeking […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 1
Presidential primary Residents can request an absentee ballot for the March 5 presidential primary at gorham-me.org. Ballots will be mailed out early this month. Maine, effective Jan. 1, became a semi-open primary, allowing unenrolled voters to vote in primaries. Voters who are not enrolled in a party may choose to vote in one party’s primary. […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 1
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 3, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Takeout options available, no pre-orders. Baked kidney and pea beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. $10, $5 under 12. Gray bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 3, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 […]
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Outgoing Westbrook mayor confident he’s leaving city in good hands
City Council President David Morse will be the acting mayor until a replacement is found for Mayor Michael Foley, who is resigning to become town manager in Gray.
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Buxton Police Department earns distinguished accreditation
The department is now among 26 law enforcement agencies in the state recognized for adhering to best practices.