The name Narragansett, for those who may be wondering, stems from the early moniker of the area that was incorporated as Gorham in 1764. The question might arise following the recent stories of gas leaks that evacuated Narragansett Elementary School. The town also has Narragansett Street, Narragansett Game Sanctuary and the town’s former fairgrounds was […]
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: Community meals available in Buxton and Westbrook
Free community meal – Saturday, Dec. 20, 4:30 to 6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Free Christmas Eve dinner – Wednesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. A short Christmas Eve service follows the dinner. Free Christmas Day dinner […]
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Gorham elementary school cleared to reopen after gas leak
The odor of gas forced the school to evacuate and close for two days.
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Gas leak probe closes Gorham’s Narragansett Elementary again
School is canceled for Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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South Buxton Cemetery Association president stepping down after 20 years
Richard “Sandy” Atkinson, 89, has friends and family buried there, and has been involved with the cemetery since childhood.
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Westbrook Notes: Locker Project provides fresh food
The Locker Project will provide free, fresh food for anyone between 11 a.m. and noon on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. The next distribution of food will be on Thursday, Jan. 15. Toy and winter clothing drive Profenno’s Pizzeria & Pub, at 934 Main St., is participating in a toy […]
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Gorham school evacuated again due to gas odor
Narragansett Elementary School has been evacuated for a second incident in little more than a month and will remain closed Tuesday.
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Gorham Notes: Historical society’s 2026 calendars are available
The Gorham Historical Society calendars for 2026 have arrived and cost $10. This year’s theme is the business edition. The calendars are available at the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; and North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road. The society can be reached by calling its president, Suzanne […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Westbrook
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 13, seatings at 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $12, $7 under 12. Purchase tickets at the door. Takeout may be ordered at the ticket table or in […]
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Amazon discusses first steps for warehouse in Gorham
Approval likely several months down the road.