Robert Lowell

American Journal

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

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Published
November 7, 2019

Veterans Day observances planned in Gorham, Westbrook

GORHAM — Gorham and Westbrook both will observe Veterans Day with ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 11. The activities in Gorham, sponsored by Gorham Community Access Media and Baxter Memorial Library, will get underway at 10 a.m. at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. The program includes a performance by the Gorham Police Honor Guard, […]
Published
November 7, 2019

Westbrook Notes: Nov. 7

Author to speak about John Cumberland book Paul St. Cyr will speak about his latest book, “Four C’s,” on the life of Major League pitcher John Cumberland, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Walker Memorial Library. Books will be available for $15. A Westbrook native, Cumberland played and coached 38 years in professional […]
Published
November 7, 2019

Gorham Notes: Nov. 7

Record named Assistant Superintendent of the Year Christopher Record, the assistant superintendent for the Gorham School Department, has been named Maine’s 2020 Assistant Superintendent of the Year for his commitment and focus on creating an environment where all students can learn, according to the Maine School Superintendents Association. “Record has led the Gorham School Department […]
Published
November 7, 2019

Buxton Notes: Nov. 7

Nominations available for Harmon’s post BUXTON — Nomination papers are available to fill the vacancy left when Jean Harmon resigned last month from the five-member Board of Selectmen. Papers will be available until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Qualifying candidates will be placed on the […]
Published
November 6, 2019

We Love to Eat: Nov. 7-16

Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 7, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 8, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of […]
Published
November 6, 2019

We Love Fairs: Nov. 9-16

Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Fair sponsored by Windham Hill UCC Women’s Fellowship. Silent auction and fine wood crafts, wreaths, sprays, holiday baskets, attic treasurers, used books, baked goods and sweets, SERRV gifts, costume jewelry, feline gifts and handcrafted specialty items. Lunch available […]
Published
November 5, 2019

Hager, Hartwell, Kuech win Gorham council seats; land buy referendum passes

Janet Kuech says she won’t step down from her school job after winning a Town Council seat, posing a possible legal issue for the town.
Published
October 31, 2019

Local cemeteries have their share of ‘ghost stories’

Graveyard ghouls may be scarce in these parts, but the stories will lift your spirits.
Published
October 31, 2019

Gorham Notes: Oct. 31

Lions boost reading program The Gorham Lions Club has pledged a donation of $500 to Great Falls Elementary School teacher Anna Sedenka to help her achieve her goal of buying a special book for each student at the school. The Lions will present Sedenka with a check at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the […]
Published
October 31, 2019

Westbrook Notes: Oct. 31

Fire inspector will be Legion’s guest speaker Sgt. Ken Grimes, an inspector for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, will be the guest speaker at a Nov. 6 dinner hosted by Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. at the post home at 17 Dunn St. The meal will precede […]

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