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Gorham Notes: July 15

Historical Gorham murder In an unsolved crime, Byron G. Coburn, 58, was murdered with an ax in his barn on the full moon night of Dec. 13, 1894. The barbaric murder was widely reported including in the Portland Daily Press. Coburn, a partially crippled widower, owned a farm in a field across Main Street from […]

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Tom Purcell: RVing trend good for civility

It’s an old dream of mine and I just may do it: Buy a travel trailer and live on the American road for weeks at a time. Recreational vehicle living is a growing trend, particularly for younger people, who, post-Covid, prefer to work at home instead of commuting to their company’s office building. Thanks to technology, […]

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Buxton Notes: July 15

Community Day parade Aug. 7 Fire Chief Nathan Schools will lead the town’s Community Day parade at 11 a.m. on Aug. 7 at Tory Hill. Community Day is held in conjunction with Dorcas Fest and includes a full slate of activities, including a car show, Mallett Brothers concert and fireworks. Town Clerk John Myers has […]

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Westbrook Notes: July 15

Live music schedule El Grande will entertain when live music at the Vallee Square Outside Dining Park opens at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Discover Downtown Westbrook and the city sponsor the series that continues on Thursdays weekly to Sept. 2. Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble will play at 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Conant […]