Let’s say the distance from Gorham to Portland is 10 miles. Or even 15 miles, it doesn’t really matter. Metro would have us believe that members of the general public, in Gorham and the small, outlying country towns near it, are going to drive their cars to a commuter parking lot in Gorham, wait for […]
2017
Posted inAmerican Journal
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 30, 1957, that a giant parade would highlight a city-wide Halloween party. Kids were to gather at Riverbank Park where the parade would be directed by Sumner Oleson and Wilson Herring. Gorham public officials and post office personnel received flu shots at the fire barn under supervision of Wiley […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 30, 1957, that a giant parade would highlight a city-wide Halloween party. Kids were to gather at Riverbank Park where the parade would be directed by Sumner Oleson and Wilson Herring. Gorham public officials and post office personnel received flu shots at the fire barn under supervision of Wiley […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 30, 1957, that a giant parade would highlight a city-wide Halloween party. Kids were to gather at Riverbank Park where the parade would be directed by Sumner Oleson and Wilson Herring. Gorham public officials and post office personnel received flu shots at the fire barn under supervision of Wiley […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
We Love Sales & Fairs
Artisans’ fair – Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., community room, Moody’s Collision Center, Narragansett Street (Route 202 toward Buxton), Gorham. Shop for gifts of vintage treasures, art, crafts and food in a fun-filled atmosphere with more than 15 tables. Stair chair for handicapped access. Christmas fair and bake sale – Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,Longfellow […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Buxton Notes
Historical society’sannual meeting The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at its headquarters, 100 Main St., Route 4A, in Bar Mills. Linda Griffin, vice president of Windham Historical Society and president of the Cornish Historical Society, will speak. Her topic is “Appreciating Antique […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Buxton Notes
Historical society’sannual meeting The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at its headquarters, 100 Main St., Route 4A, in Bar Mills. Linda Griffin, vice president of Windham Historical Society and president of the Cornish Historical Society, will speak. Her topic is “Appreciating Antique […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Maine lawyers volunteer to make legal aid available online
PORTLAND — In an attempt to fill a gap for low-income Mainers who have difficulty accessing legal help, the Volunteer Lawyers Project is launching a new digital service. Called Free Legal Answers Maine, the service is designed to function as a virtual legal clinic where those who qualify can post legal questions to a website […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Gorham Notes
Ephrem Paraschak Greet Paraschak at historical society meeting New Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak will attend Gorham Historical Society’s annual membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in the multipurpose room near Shaw Gym at the municipal center, 75 South St. Paraschak began duties as town manager on Sept. 1, succeeding David Cole who […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Gorham Notes
Ephrem Paraschak Greet Paraschak at historical society meeting New Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak will attend Gorham Historical Society’s annual membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in the multipurpose room near Shaw Gym at the municipal center, 75 South St. Paraschak began duties as town manager on Sept. 1, succeeding David Cole who […]