Robert Lowell

American Journal

Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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October 15, 2020

Buxton Notes: Oct. 15

Jacobs joins the force Chief Troy Cline and the Buxton Police Department staff recently welcomed their newest officer, Kelsey Jacobs, to the police force. Jacobs, a native of Braintree, Vermont, is a graduate of Northern Vermont University, where where she earned bachelor of science degrees in both criminal justice and biology. She worked as a […]
Published
October 15, 2020

Gorham Notes: Oct. 15

Landry retires A day after receiving a 10-year pin for her “outstanding” service to the community, Alida Landry retired this month as a member of the Town Clerk’s Office staff. “Alida’s contribution to the Clerk’s Office staff and town as a whole over the years is immeasurable,” Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak said in an announcement. […]
Published
October 14, 2020

Four in race for three Gorham School Committee seats

GORHAM — Three new members will be added to the seven-member Gorham School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Four candidates are vying for the three-year seats: James Brockman, a business analyst; Nicole Hudson, a former special education teacher; Sarah Perkins, a credit union CEO; and Leah Sturm, an environmental scientist. Three of the four […]
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October 14, 2020

Four-way race for three seats on Gorham school committee

GORHAM — Three new members will be added to the seven-member Gorham School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Four candidates are vying for the three-year seats: James Brockman, a business analyst; Nicole Hudson, a former special education teacher; Sarah Perkins, a credit union CEO; and Leah Sturm, an environmental scientist. Three of the four […]
Published
October 8, 2020

Bailey, Pendleton in Senate District 31 race

BUXTON — In the race to represent Senate District 31, Democrat Donna Bailey, a veteran in Augusta, faces off against Republican Craig Pendleton, a new figure in the political arena. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. The election is Nov. 3. Both candidates are Maine Election Act financed. […]
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October 8, 2020

Three-way race for two Gorham council seats

GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]
Published
October 8, 2020

Three candidates in race for two seats on Gorham council

GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]
Published
October 7, 2020

Positive COVID-19 case confirmed at Gorham High School

The identity of the positive individual is not being released, but everyone who was exposed to the person will be required to quarantine for 14 days, according to School Committee Chairperson Stewart McCallister.
Published
October 6, 2020

Gorham Notes

Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day The Gorham Municipal Center, administrative offices, recreation office and Baxter Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. There will be no changes to trash collection for the week of Oct. 12. St. Anne special services In celebration of the month, a Rosary […]
Published
October 5, 2020

Westbrook Notes

Post 62 upcoming events The Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 will hold a board meeting at 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at its headquarters, 17 Dunn St. Post members are invited with no public participation. The post will also hold board meetings in November and December. Dennis Marrotte, post spokesman, said social distancing and […]

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