Buxton Notes: Feb. 16

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February 16, 2023

Buxton Notes: Feb. 16

Special town meeting to reconcile accounts The town will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the municipal building, 185 Portland Road, to spend up to $60,675 to reconcile accounts from fiscal year 2021-2022. The money would come from undesignated surplus. The accounts are $23,689.29 for legal work, $216.26 for […]
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February 16, 2023

We Love to Eat: Feb. 16

Free community meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Suggested donation $4. Gorham fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, […]
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February 15, 2023

Proposed Gorham school budget hikes taxes 35.4%

The superintendent’s $54.4 million budget request, subject to review and revision by the school committee and the Town Council, would add $1,225 to the tax bill on a $400,000 home.
Published
February 9, 2023

Westbrook Notes: Feb. 9

High five for teen center restaurant training program My Place Teen Center in Westbrook is celebrating its fifth year of offering its successful Restaurant Job Training Program to at-risk middle and high school youth. Embedding STEM principles, leadership building blocks, and financial literacy practices, the program gives teens at My Place Teen Center the […]
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February 9, 2023

We Love to Eat: Feb. 9

Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10; $5 under 12. Carry-out orders in person or call or 854-9157 by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Free […]
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February 9, 2023

Gorham Notes: Feb. 9

Get a leg up on riding A program for horseback riding and horsemanship begins later this month at Hearts and Horses, 63 Justin Merrill Road in Buxton. The program includes lessons for riding and grooming, as well as crafts and “fun horse-related” activities, according to the Gorham Recreation Department. The first session is set for […]
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February 9, 2023

Buxton Notes: Feb. 9

MSAD 6 nomination papers available Candidate nomination papers are now available for four- and three-year terms for at-large seats on the Maine School Administrative District 6 school board. Four seats expire in June: Julie Anderson, Limington; Lindsey Atkinson, Buxton; James Moses, Frye Island; and John Sargent, Standish. Nomination papers are available at the MSAD 6 […]
Published
February 8, 2023

Gorham historic building on the block

The old building once housed town offices, but now it’s in need of repairs and a new purpose.
Published
February 7, 2023

Gorham looks to rezone rural land, local farmer has concerns

The zoning changes would affect three local farms, and at least one owner plans to speak out against the amendments at an upcoming Town Council meeting.
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February 2, 2023

Gorham Notes: Feb. 2

Contractor needed to address high-crash intersection Gorham is seeking bids to improve the intersection of Brackett Road and Saco Street. A pre-bid conference for contractors was held Tuesday. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the town clerk’s office. They will be opened and read publicly. The state considers Brackett Road […]