July 5, 1995 Westbrook has two police officers, Inger Johnson and Patrick Lally, patrolling full time on bicycles – the most extensive use of cops on wheels in the city’s history. Chief Steven Roberts said the officers “are close to the city’s action. They meet people and get to know them.” Susan Duchaine ordered the […]
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Retirements leave big boots to fill at Gorham Fire Department
Call Deputy Chief Jim Poitras and Chief Robert Lefebvre have a combined 96 years of experiences in fire service.
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USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.
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Gorham Notes: June 25
Thompson promoted Dana Thompson recently was promoted to lieutenant/patrol commander at the Gorham Police Department. Thompson joined the department in 1994 and has served as patrol officer, detective, sergeant and detective sergeant. “Over the course of his career, Lt. Thompson has been a dedicated, hard-working employee that has been an invaluable asset to the Gorham […]
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Bicentennial Maine: Gorham
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Looking Back: June 25
June 28, 1995 Susan Duchaine’s office and limited retail park proposal on 335 Main St. in Gorham came one step closer to reality last week when the Planning Board approved her contract zoning, the first such waiver request in Gorham. The zoning contract, which would allow “complementary retail” not currently permitted at the site, now […]
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Gorham Notes: June 18
Blood donors to be checked for COVID-19 antibodies Beginning June 15 and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to the coronavirus. Summit Community Church, 53 County Road (routes 22 and 114 overlap), is […]
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Looking Back: June 18
June 21, 1995 A citizen is giving the money for granite curbing in Westbrook’s Riverbank Park. The donor doesn’t want to be identified, at least not yet, said Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre, who announced the gift at Monday’s City Council meeting. The value of the gift, which includes installation, is estimated at $16,000-$19,000. A core group […]
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Gorham tax rate rises 6 cents
The Town Council approves a $42.7 million school budget and a $16.2 million municipal budget.
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BLM protesters stage second peaceful march in Gorham
GORHAM — High school students organized a peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration last week, marching through Gorham Village June 10 chanting, “No justice, no peace” and “This is what democracy looks like.” It was the students’ second demonstration in as many weeks, but last week’s route was shorter and had fewer participants than the first […]