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April 29, 2020

River a respite from cabin fever

The Presumpscot River is open for recreation during the coronavirus pandemic and the public should take advantage of it, advocates say.
Published
April 27, 2020

Gorham Police Notes: March 11-21

Arrests Sarah L. Rocheleau, 42, of Standish, on March 11 on charges of failure to appear, and operating while license suspended or revoked, at Family Dollar. John L. Tourtillote, 49, of Shaws Mill Road, on March 12 on a charge of domestic violence assault, in Gorham. Adam T. Smith, 33, of Westbrook, on March […]
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April 23, 2020

Buxton Notes: April 23

Help hotline The town has organized a group of volunteers to assist residents who can not leave their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who need help with picking up groceries, medications or mail should call the Buxton Community Outreach hotline at 841-7320. Selectmen monitoring impact The Board of Selectmen continues to meet in weekly […]
Published
April 23, 2020

Gorham Notes: April 23

Town to consider tax due date delay The Town Council is expected to decide at its meeting next month whether to extend the property tax due date, Chairman Suzanne Phillips said this week. Taxes are due May 15, and the Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 5. An extension could ease the financial […]
Published
April 23, 2020

Gardening program in Gorham gets growing again

The Gorham Grown Community Agriculture Program, which includes “edible landscapes” in the village, is on for this year.
Published
April 23, 2020

Westbrook Notes: April 23

WPD honors Olson Sgt. Brian Olson has been named employee of the quarter at the Westbrook Police Department. Olson supervises the department’s field training program, training new officers and acclimating them to the department. He is the union president and works “diligently on behalf of his members while fostering a productive relationship with the administration,” […]
Published
April 20, 2020

Gorham Police Notes: Feb. 26-March 5

Not lookin’ good Police warned an operator at 10 a.m. on March 31 in the area of Simona Shores Drive for distracted driving – makeup application. The log didn’t identify gender. Arrests William R. Sandberg Jr., 43, of Middle Jam Road, on Feb. 26 on charges of two counts of failure to appear, unlawful possession […]
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April 16, 2020

Gorham Notes: April 16

GorhamStrong offers support The Gorham Business Exchange in collaboration with the Gorham Village Alliance and Gorham Economic Development Corporation has created GorhamStrong.org to support businesses in town during these times. The website provides a business directory with links to local restaurants to order delivery and take-out/curbside and to buy gift cards, among other offerings. The […]
Published
April 16, 2020

Buxton Notes: April 16

Candidates are shoo-ins A pair of candidates filed nomination papers for available seats on the Board of Selectman, but the election will be delayed. Incumbent Frank Pulsoni and David Field Jr., a Planning Board member, are running unopposed for three-year terms. Dennis Santolucito, a longtime Buxton political figure, is not seeking reelection to the five-member […]
Published
April 15, 2020

Farmhouse owner ‘preserving piece of Buxton history’

An ambitious restoration of the Hanson Farm, more than 250 years old, is underway.