Phillips, Shepard retain Gorham council seats; Brockman, Hudson, Perkins win school race

GORHAM — Voters Tuesday handily reelected Town Council incumbents Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard to three-year terms. They defeated challenger Christina Paul in a three-way race for the two seats. Phillips tallied 5,735 votes, Shepard 5,017 and Paul 4,208. Phillips and Shepard swept the three voting wards and central. Phillips, 44, is the current chairperson […]

Gorham condo project gets preliminary approval

The Planning Board also discussed requests for a self-storage facility at 551 Main St. and a solar farm off Brackett Road. Both were postponed.

Virtual romance courts trouble

Gorham man sentenced to five years probation for wire fraud conspiracy; U.S. attorney warns public about online solicitations.

Buxton polls opened at 6 a.m.

Absentee ballots pile up in Gorham

We Love Sales & Fairs

Outdoor Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony’s of Padua, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant tent, baked goods, jewelry, books and puzzles, 50/50, money raffle, crafters tables, food and much more. Kitchen tent will include hotdogs, hamburgers, clamcakes, chili, baked beans, hot and cold drinks, and more. Fair […]

We Love to Eat: Nov. 5

Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner- Friday, Nov. 6, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert. $12; for more information, visit www.gorhamknights.org. Drive-thru bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two […]

60 Years Ago: Nov. 5

The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 2, 1960, that Joan Burnham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Burnham of Gorham, had returned to the University of Vermont after visiting her parents. In Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Philippe celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Westbrook Notes: Oct. 29

  National Legion chief visits  The American Legion’s national commander visited with the troops at Westbrook Memorial Post 197 on Saturday. James W. “Bill” Oxford launched a national tour in Maine this week after the pandemic curtailed traveling last spring. “It’s an honor to be here,” Oxford told the American Journal. “We’ve been grounded since […]

Gorham Notes: Oct. 29

Stay safe on Halloween Residents can stay safe and still have fun on Halloween this year. Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak reports two local churches are hosting drive-thru events from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. LifeChurch will host a Trick or Trunk in the Baxter Memorial Library parking lot, 75 South St. To register and for […]