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Gorham Notes: Sergeant receives Pat Moody Traffic Safety and Community Service Award

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Robert Lowell

Jun. 23—Police Sgt. Ted Hatch honoredGorham Police Department's Sgt. Ted Hatch was honored on June 20 as the recipient of the first Pat Moody Traffic Safety and Community Service Award. The presentation came during the 2025 AAA and Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Impaired Driver's Summit in South Portland. Hatch said on Facebook he was "shocked and deeply humbled.""I cannot fully express the sincere gratitude I feel for this incredible honor," Hatch said.
Westbrook Notes: Summer concert season kicks off with Mundy

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Robert Lowell

Jun. 16—Irish singer-songwriter to perform in Westbrook concert season kickoffMundy is on a U.S. tour and will be in concert on Saturday, June 21, at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., in Westbrook. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and the grounds open at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $15 to $20 for the performer. Parking is on the homes side of the street, Ernie's Cycle Shop and downtown lots.
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham and Westbrook

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Robert Lowell

Jun. 16—Bean-hole bean supper — Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6 p.m. UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, coffee and punch. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 838-1832 or go to northgorhamchurch.org by 5 p.m. June 20. Free community meal — Saturday, June 21, 4:30 to 6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Sliders, fries and dessert. Kids menu available.
Trash talk likely to pack Buxton town meeting

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Lowell

Jun. 10—Buxton voters, at its annual town meeting Saturday, June 14, will weigh in on whether to keep or scrap a $1.2 million proposal to join the waste giant ecomaine in Portland to handle its trash disposal. Reportedly a contentious topic in town for weeks, trash disposal is expected to pack the meeting. Before deciding the matter, voters will hear details about the proposal in a public airing during the town meeting.
Westbrook Notes: High school, community celebrate the class of 2025

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Lowell

Jun. 9—High school grads hear inspiring messagesThe 148th Westbrook High School class of graduates received diplomas in commencement exercises June 7 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Katy Rice, vice chair of the Westbrook School Committee, told graduates to be proud of their accomplishments. "We are so proud of you," Rice said. Co-Principal Patrick Colgan challenged the class to choose what is hard. "There is no ceiling above you," Colgan said.
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Lowell

Jun. 9—Chili and chowder cook-off — Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $8 suggested donation, $20 family. Proceeds to benefit Vacation Bible School for July 2025. Bean supper — Saturday, June 14, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pies. $10, $5 under age 12.
52 A Monstrous Bid by Robert F. Lowell

2 months ago | angeliquemfawns.substack.com | Robert Lowell

How do you win Writers of the Future and what happens in Hollywood? This podcast features a short story read by the author, Robert F. Lowell. A Monstrous Bid was originally published in Flash Fiction Online in Feb 2024, can be read here:https://flashfictionmagazine.com/blog/2024/02/19/a-monstrous-bid/Robert F.
Westbrook approves multistory, mixed-use development on Dana Street

2 months ago | pressherald.com | Robert Lowell

The Westbrook Planning Board Tuesday unanimously approved a multistory, mixed-use complex with 110 residential rental units near the Presumpscot River in the city’s downtown. Quaker Lane Associates of West Hartford, Connecticut, is the developer. “We’ve got the green light,” a jubilant Matthew Welter, principal and founder of the firm, said in a brief comment outside the meeting room after the board’s approval.
Preliminary Gorham municipal budget would lower tax rate

2 months ago | pressherald.com | Robert Lowell

The Gorham Town Council will vote on Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak’s proposed municipal budget next month. It calls for spending $23.5 million, representing a 4.7% hike from the current $22.4 million. Based on estimates of the town’s total valuation, Paraschak not only anticipates no increase in the tax rate, but actually expects a decrease of several cents to cover the municipal expenses, according to his April 12 budget letter of transmittal he wrote to town councilors.
Gorham school budget could come with lowest tax impact in 20 years

2 months ago | pressherald.com | Robert Lowell

Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry on Wednesday, April 15, delivered a $57.5 million spending plan to Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak. The School Committee passed its proposed budget unanimously, 7-0, on April 9. A Town Council vote is upcoming. “I feel this amount we’re bringing forward is very reasonable for taxpayers,” School Committee member Mia DeSanctis said at the meeting. Another School Committee member, Jaci Reynolds, said, “It’s a budget of need.