July 7, 1993 A Gorham woman told police last week that her husband was growing marijuana in the backyard, but he said she was the culprit. The dispute apparently occurred after they fought about something. Police searched the couple’s property and found 85 young plants, ranging from 6 inches tall to 3 feet, growing in […]
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Gorham Notes
Lions call for classic cars The Gorham Lions Club is inviting classic car owners and enthusiasts to join the club on Sunday, July 29, for its 11th annual car show from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, in the parking lot at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave.. “Twenty-one divisions of classic cars, […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: When reform goes wrong
Shawn Moody and Janet Mills notwithstanding, it appears Maine doesn’t have enough bad election outcomes. To get more, we’re being told, we need to expand ranked-choice voting. Moody, an expert in repairing collision damage to vehicles and a clueless buffoon when it comes to governing, won the Republican nomination for governor without the need for […]
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City searching for new tax collector
WESTBROOK — The city will begin the new fiscal year, which kicked off Sunday, searching for a new tax collector. The City Council Monday unanimously agreed to have Director of Finance Suzanne Knight temporarily replace Tax Collector Jordan Shelburne, effective July 20, until a new collector can be found, a process that is already underway. Shelburne, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Lunches available for area kids this summer
WESTBROOK — School nutrition departments across the state work hard to make sure children are receiving healthy meals while at school, but that work does not stop in the summertime. Westbrook and SAD 6, Bonny Eagle, are among the many Maine districts that providing free meals this summer to children through the USDA Summer Lunch Program. […]
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Change in law could allow cocktails along River Walk
WESTBROOK — For years the River Walk has been a nice place for a stroll and to take in the views of the Presumpscot River, but a matter scheduled to come before city councilors this month could make it a nice place to sit and enjoy an adult beverage as well. City staff is working […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner –Thursday, July 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon ?Friday, July 6, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll […]
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We Love Sales
Flea market — Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Nathaniel Hawthorne House, corner of Cape and Hawthorne roads, Raymond. Rain or shine. Wide range of great items including books, furniture, jewelry, artwork, housewares and a sale table with Hawthorne-related souvenirs. The historic Hawthorne House will also be open. Calling crafters — Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 […]
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Windham Legion ‘cleans house’ with state awards
WINDHAM — Field-Allen Post 148 and its members won several statewide awards at the recent American Legion Department of Maine convention in June, “setting the example in a lot of areas,” according to the Maine department adjutant. “They really cleaned house this year,” said Adjutant Paul L’Heureux. Included in the Windham post’s honors haul at the […]
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South Portland hears concerns, proceeds with O’Neil Street project
SOUTH PORTLAND — Following concerns by some abutters about design and scale, developers met with city staff and neighborhood representatives June 28 to discuss plans for the former public works property on O’Neil Street. City councilors voted 6-1 last month to accept a bid for $400,000 from Windward Development LLC of South Portland to develop the property. […]