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Gorham, Buxton brace for election crowds

The heated presidential campaign will likely spark big turnouts on Election Day in communities like Buxton and Gorham, and voting records could be eclipsed. Town clerks in both communities are preparing for huge voter turnouts. Gorham will also conduct its annul municipal election. Gorham Town Council candidates are James J. Hager Jr., Benjamin E. Hartwell and […]

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Moody mum on plans for Gorham land

The collision repair company Shawn Moody founded has added the former Gorham Raceway, poised for development, to its stable of properties. Moody’s Co-Worker Owned Inc. recently paid $1.2 million for the 62-acre property on Narragansett Street in Gorham. Moody’s bought the property from Hannaford, which several years ago planned a store there that didn’t materialize. […]

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Deaths

Bowman, Rita Mae, 85, of Gorham, died on Oct. 15, 2016. Arrangements by Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner. Graveside service held at Litchfield Plains Cemetery. Bruzzese Jr., Gino G., 54, of Buxton, died on Oct. 16, 2016. Arrangements by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton. DiMatteo, Edythe A., 90, of South Portland, died in Gorham […]

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Terry is leader House needs

At a time when there is too much negativity and polarization in politics, we need leaders who know how to solve problems and bring people together. Mo Terry is just that kind of leader. Mo is a small business owner who understands the challenges that Maine’s entrepreneurs face every day. Not only has she found […]

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Westbrook can't beat tough York teams

Home team York started the tone for Sunday’s game with a touchdown in the first two plays of the game. The Westbrook Mites A team could not get through or around York on offense throughout the game. Tony Bongomin led the defense once again this week with 12 tackles in the game. The A team’s […]

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Bates dedicated to children, city

My name is Kirsten Migliore, and I have been a resident of Westbrook since March 2009. I am writing a letter of endorsement for Veronica Bates, currently running for city councilor for Ward 2. I met Veronica a couple of years ago when I delivered a bag of gloves and hats for her and her […]

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Three vie for Westbrook City Council at-large seat

On Election Day, three Westbrook candidates are hoping to slide into the at-large City Council seat left vacant by longtime councilor Michael Foley. Foley announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election in order to focus on family. The list of candidates includes two former councilors, Ann Peoples and Steve Willette, and a […]

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Community events

Land trust offers bedtime story hour The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will host its next “Good Night, Cape Elizabeth” program, from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Children 2 to 6, who must be accompanied by an adult, are invited to enjoy a Halloween-themed bedtime hour about the “Little Brown Bat.” The event also includes […]