After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inLocal & State
Route 237 in Gorham down to one lane after gas line struck
Gorham Fire Chief Ken Fickett said Mosher Road (Route 237) reopened at about 1:30 p.m. with one lane following a four-inch gas line struck by a Maine Department of Transportation excavator. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while the state crew was replacing a culvert. Fickett said Gorham Rescue transported one MDOT worker […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Local & State
Star of David in Westbrookâs holiday light display removed following complaints
Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.
Posted inAmerican Journal
As COVID-19 hits Buxton PD, chief takes on patrol duty
Two officers who tested positive for the coronavirus are in quarantine.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Teacher of Year finalist tackles food insecurity in Gorham
Heather Whitaker, a finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year, battles hunger in Gorham schools and the community.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Hog-tied by town rules, mini-pig awaits decision
A Gorham Planning Board review of a proposed ordinance amendment for pet mini-pig Wilbur has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on July 18.