Gorham riders will step onto Metro buses beginning in two years under a pilot program that also improves bus service in Westbrook. In a special meeting Monday, Gorham town councilors voted 6-0 (Mike Phinney absent) to participate in a three-year pilot program with Metro, the Greater Portland Transit District, and in conjunction with the University […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Metro lands bus program for Gorham
Gorham riders will step onto Metro buses beginning in two years under a pilot program that also improves bus service in Westbrook. In a special meeting Monday, Gorham town councilors voted 6-0 (Mike Phinney absent) to participate in a three-year pilot program with Metro, the Greater Portland Transit District, and in conjunction with the University […]
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Sanphy puts city first
I am writing to express my thoughts about Mike Sanphy, mayoral candidate for the city of Westbrook local elections. While I have moved away from the Westbrook area, where I served as its police chief 1987-1994 and police officer from 1973-1987, prior to retirement I have had the pleasure to work with so many good […]
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Means a common-sense leader
I am writing to urge your readers to vote for Jim Means for state legislator from Gorham. After I move to Maine and bought a home and business in Gorham, Jim was one of the first people I met. He immediately impressed with his knowledge of the issues affecting the town and his concern for […]
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Means a common-sense leader
I am writing to urge your readers to vote for Jim Means for state legislator from Gorham. After I move to Maine and bought a home and business in Gorham, Jim was one of the first people I met. He immediately impressed with his knowledge of the issues affecting the town and his concern for […]
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Community events
Get in-person tax help Starting this week, the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in South Portland will schedule appointments for taxpayers requiring assistance with filing their federal taxes. Those interested should call 844-545-5640. The tax center is located at 220 Maine Mall Road; however, a phone call can resolve most issues. Taxpayers can also go online […]
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State backs roundabout safety fixes in Gorham
Gorham officials met with the state’s top transportation leader Monday to discuss safety concerns at the South Street roundabout, the site of four big-truck rollovers, with the most recent incident last month. Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre called for this week’s talk at Gorham Public Safety Department after a fuel tanker with thousands of gallons of […]
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Gorham Notes
A grand opening celebration is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Ridgewood at Village Square , 8 Millett Drive (formerly 99 School St.), Gorham. Grand opening for Ridgewood Avesta Housing, a nonprofit organization, will host a grand opening celebration of its new affordable community for seniors, Ridgewood at Village Square, at 10 […]
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Gorham Notes
A grand opening celebration is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Ridgewood at Village Square , 8 Millett Drive (formerly 99 School St.), Gorham. Grand opening for Ridgewood Avesta Housing, a nonprofit organization, will host a grand opening celebration of its new affordable community for seniors, Ridgewood at Village Square, at 10 […]
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Support Sanphy, Willette, Bates
I am writing this letter today to encourage you to vote for the following Westbrook candidates: Mike Sanphy for mayor, Steve Willette for councilor-at-large and Veronica Bates for Ward 2 councilor. Working for Westbrook as the city clerk from 2008-2014 gave me the opportunity to gain perspective on how the city operates and the areas […]