Bids to fix Gorham Middle School heat system come in nearly half a million dollars over budget

Robert Lowell American Journal

Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a reporter for the American Journal.

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March 10, 2021

Bids to fix Gorham Middle School heat system come in nearly half a million dollars over budget

School officials are working with engineers on a revised plan and putting off the project for another year also is an option.
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March 4, 2021

Westbrook Notes: March 4

WWII combat vet celebrates 100th birthday Elmer “Tug” Graffam, who fought in World War II under Gen. George Patton, celebrated his 100th birthday last week with royal treatment from the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. Post 62 Commander Roger Barr, 1st Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte and legionnaires recognized Graffam Feb. 27 […]
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March 4, 2021

Gorham Notes: March 4

Randall joins force Officer Bryce Randall was sworn in to the Gorham Police Department on Feb. 22. “He comes to the Gorham Police Department certified as a part-time law enforcement officer and experience with the Old Orchard Police Department,” Police Chief Christopher Sanborn said in a press release. Following the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic […]
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March 4, 2021

Buxton Notes: March 4

Town attracting businesses The town’s Narragansett Trail corridor is in line for business-boosting shots in the arm. Brown Iron Works, Patriots Holdings and JD Variety all plan projects on Narragansett Trail (Route 202). The three entities were on the Planning Board agenda Monday. Stan Brown of Old Orchard Beach is seeking permission to construct a […]
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March 4, 2021

We Love to Eat: March 4

Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, March 5, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook, Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Curbside bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. […]
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March 3, 2021

Remote office space plays well at old Gorham theater

Rob Woodman’s plans also call for co-working space at the renovated State Street building once the pandemic is over.
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February 25, 2021

Westbrook Notes: Feb. 25

Seniors vaccinated Senior living residents and associates at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of Stroudwater have been fully vaccinated after receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Residents and associates at Northbridge Communities’ Westbrook Campus were smiling with their eyes as they received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of […]
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February 25, 2021

Gorham Notes: Feb. 25

Mushers event Saturday The Down East Sled Dog Club and Gorham Recreation Department are sponsoring a Recreational Mushers Fun Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm on Main Street (Route 25). Several events are planned following a drivers’ meeting at 8:30 a.m. Demonstrations are set for 1 […]
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February 25, 2021

New Gorham self-storage facility designed to reflect farming heritage

Retired Sebago Technics founder Walt Stinson expects to receive final approval for the project next week.
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February 25, 2021

Buxton Notes: Feb. 25

250th planning on hold Planning for the town’s sestercentennial next year has been impacted by the pandemic. Selectmen’s Assistant Krystal Dyer said she hasn’t “heard any mention” lately of the 250th birthday celebration. “At this time, I have no information. Due to COVID-19 everything was put on hold,” Dyer said this week. A previously announced […]

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