Gorham resident Phil Smith says he’s worried about tax impact of a high school project on the elderly homeowners. A scattering of 50 people Tuesday attend a public forum in the high school auditorium to hear about a proposed renovation/expansion project for the school. GORHAM — School officials will look for reductions in a proposed $96.8 […]
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Marketplace this weekend an annual sign of spring
An audience watches entertainment in 2018 at the annual Marketplace sponsored by Gorham Business Exchange. This year’s event is set for Saturday at the Costello Sports Complex on University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus. Elite All Stars, a cheerleader group, performs at Marketplace in 2018 and returns this year. GORHAM — The Gorham Business Exchange’s […]
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Denno steps down as state representative
CUMBERLAND — State Rep. Dale Denno went into his current term representing Gray and Cumberland determined that his battle with lung cancer would not slow him down. But in the past few weeks, “it has become apparent that it is no longer realistic for me to continue in my current role as state representative, and […]
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4 communities work together to reduce recycling contamination
FALMOUTH — Despite outreach to residents about only putting items that can be recycled into curbside containers, many communities are still experiencing high contamination rates. In response, the towns of Falmouth, Scarborough and Windham, and the city of South Portland, are hiring two summer interns to track what’s going into recycling bins and to educate users […]
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Scots honored at State House
The Class A State Champion Bonny Eagle girls cross country team and the Class AA South Champion boys basketball team were guests last week at the State House in Augusta, where they were recognized in the Maine House and Senate. The teams are shown here with, from left, Rep. Mark Blier, R-Buxton; Rep. Don […]
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Portland nonprofit confident yoga can change lives
PORTLAND — While studies have shown yoga can help increase both physical and emotional well being, Diana Lee believes it can do even more for at-risk populations. Lee, founder of Sea Change Yoga, said specific yoga and meditation practices can be used to help people in recovery from substance use disorder, can decrease recidivism rates for those […]
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Maine Flower Show runs through weekend
PORTLAND — The annual Maine Flower Show will be held at Thompson’s Point Thursday, March 28, through Sunday, March 31. Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets online at www.maineflowershow.com or at the door. Military veterans and their spouses can get discounted tickets, $12 each, on March 29. The […]
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NG woman gets 6th James Beard nomination
NORTH YARMOUTH — In a tiny house at the corner of routes 9 and 115, Krista Desjarlais creates colorful cuisines that continue to garner national attention. The owner of Purple House bakery – known in part for its Montreal-style bagels and ornate pizzas made by a wood-fired oven – is a semi-finalist for the 2019 […]
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Inside Gray
Youth performance The young actors and actresses from the recreation department’s Broadway for Beginners program will present “DJ Prince and the 12 Dancing Princesses” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the Newbegin Community Center. Admission is $5. Go to grayrec.com for more information, or call 657-2323. Play ball Gray New Gloucester Little League and […]
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Council considers mineral extraction, zone changes
WINDHAM — The Town Council discussed amendments to mineral extraction ordinances as well as recommendations for the C-3 zone at its meeting Tuesday night. The amendments bring the town’s ordinance more in compliance with state standards, but they are more restrictive in some areas, according to Planning Director Amanda Lessard. Those areas include “the hours that […]