Robert Lowell

American Journal

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

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December 12, 2019

We Love Fairs: Dec. 12

Annual craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road (corner of Hardy Road and Route 302), Westbrook. Knitted items, toys, fairy houses, dream catchers, jewelry, wood products, cards, gift baskets, etched glassware and more and a bake sale. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Come […]
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December 12, 2019

We Love to Eat: Dec. 12

Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 13, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
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December 11, 2019

Gorham council vacancy spurs flurry of activity

A special election, an expected lawsuit and a move to re-seat an ousted incumbent come as the result of the Town Council’s disqualification of a winning candidate.
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December 11, 2019

Buxton church to be tested for meth lab toxins

The discovery of a suspected methamphetamine operation at Buxton United Methodist Church disrupts worship services and Christmas programming.
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December 9, 2019

Wreath convoy pays tribute in Gorham before heading out

GORHAM — Tractor trailer trucks loaded with wreaths bound for Arlington National Cemetery stopped at Gorham High School Monday for a ceremony to honor one of last year’s Wreaths Across America escorts, Officer Wayne “Pooch” Drown. The school gym was packed with students, veterans, visitors and first responders from around the state. Several Gorham combat […]
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December 5, 2019

We Love to Eat: Dec. 5-14

Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 5, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 6, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
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December 5, 2019

Buxton Notes: Dec. 5

‘Peabody Pew’ performances Buxton not hog wild A USDA notice posted on the Buxton Police Department’s Facebook page caused a stir last week. The notice asked residents to report to Buxton Police any sightings of feral swine or loose domestic pigs. The federal department is seeking input as to whether any feral hogs have been […]
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December 5, 2019

Westbrook Notes: Dec. 5

Blood donations needed The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood donation opportunities this month. One is set for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., and the other is from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Saint Hyacinth’s Church,295 Brown St. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red […]
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December 5, 2019

Gorham Notes: Dec. 5

Historical calendars available Gorham Historical Society’s 2020 transportation calendars are on sale now for $10 at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., and Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. For mailing information, email archives@gorhamhistoricalsociety.org. U.S.taxpayer debt The Bureau of the fiscal Service reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $23,076,065,396,434.08.
Published
December 4, 2019

Gorham council stands firm on Kuech decision

Councilors refuse to reconsider their decision to deny the school employee a seat at the table.

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