Most school buildings need upgrades for safety, ADA compliance and more, and the district is considering consolidating five of six elementary schools. The proposal is in its early stages and residents are encouraged to contribute to the discussion.

Town Council approved the request to extend access through White Birch Lane to the proposed 391-unit housing development on Robie Street. Councilor Phil Gagnon objected to the council allowing Virginia Wilder Cross to vote on the matter, as she lives on an impacted street.

Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.

A coalition run by volunteers, Mainers for Smarter Transportation, held a community forum about the Gorham Connector, with all present opposing it.

James Hager Jr., Janet Kuech, George Vercelli and David Willis are competing for two council seats. Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross are not seeking reelection.

Lynda Adams and Lawrence "Larry" McWilliams are challenging acting Mayor David Morse for the remainder of former Mayor Michael Foley's term, expiring next year.

The Gorham Village project has tentative approval to move forward with Phase 1, with the understanding it may be revoked.

Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.

Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The referendum has been split into two questions for the November ballot – $9.5 million for school expansions and repairs, and another question for $2.5 million for new tennis courts at the middle school.

The city's official survey seeks to learn about residents' preferences for a water amenity.

Housing north of Portland has become too expensive for many people who work in those communities.

An estimated 19,000 Maine kids have attended Camp Susan Curtis over the past five decades.

The World War II veteran and longtime pastor now holds the town's Boston Post Cane.

The four-story, 55-unit complex near downtown Westbrook is nearing completion and is expected to fill up fast.

The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.

The first of three planned public discussions about whether to build a new swimming pool, splash pad, something else or none took place last week.

The Gorham School Department suggested replacing old tennis courts at the middle school, but the Town Council has moved forward a proposal to build tennis courts in Robie Park.

The Buddhist temple in Buxton will be sold when a worship hall is finished in Westbrook. Construction is planned to start as early as next summer.

Saturday is full of activities from the 5K road race to the Dorcas Society Fest, Buxton Community Day and Tory Hill lawn fair.

The city is looking for public input on whether to build a swimming pool, a splash pad, or to not pursue the project at all.

A public hearing on the referendum will be held before the November voting, but a date has not yet been set.

Minor damage to fire alarm pull stations was reported, but the garage remains open.