Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 11, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Gorham to hold hearing on pace of construction at proposed Robie St. housing development
The Planning Board will hold a workshop Oct. 16, but a contract zone public hearing has yet to be scheduled.
Proposals for Westbrook parking lot developments include city offices
Two of the four submissions call for municipal space and all include affordable housing to be built on three downtown lots.
Fall Guide: Get a leg up on the season on horseback
A fall trail ride is just the ticket for families seeking something out of the ordinary, whether taking in the foliage along a trail or riding through the surf at a beach. Three stables in the area have trail rides to accommodate beginners: Hearts & Horses Riding Center in Buxton, Carousel Horse Farm in Casco […]
We Love to Eat: Sept. 28
Maine harvest supper – Saturday, Sept. 30, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Ham, potatoes, baked beans, roasted vegetables, squash, zucchini, pumpkin bread, cider and apple pies or crisp. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 […]
Gorham Notes: Sept. 28
Vandals with guns targeting vehicles The Gorham Police Department is investigating five incidents of vandals shooting at vehicles this week, according to Chief Christopher Sanborn. Police first responded at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 to a report of gun vandalism to a vehicle on South Street. A pellet rifle/BB gun was used and four additional incidents […]
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 28
Library Friends trip, meeting The Friends of Walker Memorial Library will travel to Maine Wildlife Park Saturday, Sept. 30, for their annual summer trip. Members will meet at the parking lot at 9 a.m. and return between 2 and 3 p.m. Participants should bring a bagged lunch. To become a member, fill out the form […]
Buxton Notes: Sept. 28
Racoon positive for rabies A racoon from Buxton tested positive for rabies on Sept. 15, according to a post on the town’s Facebook page. “Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory confirmed that a racoon from our town tested positive for rabies … Make sure to never touch an animal that is wild or unknown” and […]
$100,000 donation readies Harris House for restoration
The funding from the Cornelia Warren Community Association allows work to begin to repairing the exterior of the future museum.
Vandals with guns target Gorham vehicles
The Gorham Police Department is investigating five incidents of vandals shooting at vehicles this week, according to Chief Christopher Sanborn. Police first responded at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 to a report of gun vandalism to a vehicle on South Street. A pellet rifle/BB gun was used and four additional incidents were reported throughout Monday […]