Free dinner – Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. The Open Door Kitchen; donations accepted. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish.
Posted inAmerican Journal
On third try, Gorham gives school budget a big ‘Yes’ vote
The $49.9 million budget easily passes in all three voting districts after attempts in June and July failed.
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Underground Railroad site in Westbrook preserved with plaque
A new marker is dedicated at the location of a safe house for slaves fleeing to freedom in the 1800s.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 10
Council and school board seats on November ballot Nomination papers for two Town Council seats and four School Committee seats are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. All are for three-year terms except for one single-year term on the School Committee. Completed nominations must be returned no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Papers must […]
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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 10
Ledoux attends homeless vet discussion Westbrook Veterans’ Service Officer Arty Ledoux and Westbrook veteran Rebecca Boaz attended a panel discussion on veterans’ homelessness featuring U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough last week at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The panel also included Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree, USM President Jacqueline Edmondson, Togus […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 10
Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, Buxton. Rain or shine during the Dorcas Society Fest and Buxton community parade. Hot dogs, chips, water and baked goods on church lawn. Yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kiwanis Beach, 40 Kiwanis Beach Road, […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 10
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available.
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Mallett Brothers headline big day in Buxton
The Dorcas Society Fest is Saturday with a concert, car show, church fair, parade, fireworks and more.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 3
Church yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Books, games, houseware, furniture, jewelry, baked goods. Barbecue with hot dogs and homemade baked beans to go. Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 3
Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, casserole, biscuits, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. All-you-can-eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]