Weekly cleanups organized by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust are working to protect the ecosystem from invasive species, including the ubiquitous Japanese knotweed. The solution? A tarp and 5 years of waiting.
Madeleine Kaptein
Madeleine is a community reporter for Gorham, Buxton and Standish. She started her journalism career in Vermont, where she reported for Seven Days and served as the editor-in-chief of Middlebury College's student newspaper, The Campus. In her free time, she enjoys horror novels, long walks and spending time by the water. She lives in Portland.
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How the Gorham music teacher who received $10,000 from Barry Manilow will use the money
Through the Manilow Music Project, Isaac Hawkins won $5,000 for himself and $5,000 to purchase new instruments for Gorham music programs.
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Gorham Sports Center proposes 2 new outdoor turf fields
The expansion would help meet growing demand for practice and game space for sports leagues in southern Maine.
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How horse riding heals at this Buxton farm
Hearts & Horses Riding Center offers riding lessons for people with disabilities that help treat their conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Historic Gorham inn gets new owners, name
Married couples Lisa Andrade and Phil McCormack and Jen and Elijah Whitehead bought the inn from Kathy Powell.
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Plans unveiled for removal of Bar Mills dam on Saco River
Brookfield is seeking public comment on its latest proposal to remove all parts of the dam that are visible from the Main Street bridge in Buxton and Hollis.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Animal rescues convene for their causes in North Yarmouth
Nine rescues set up booths on Saturday at Well & Good Brewing Co. to show off their hard work saving all kinds of animals.
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Central Maine towns hit by power outages
A Central Maine Power outage was affecting 11,788 households Saturday.
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Warden service finds body of teen who fell in Androscoggin River
The 18-year-old fell in the water Friday night while fishing with friends, authorities say.
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Patients frustrated by provider turnover at Gorham healthcare center
Several clients reported having seen their providers only once or not at all before being assigned to another.