I agree with John Balentine’s opinion that Mainers have heard many harebrained schemes and lies during the current pandemic: it’s all somebody else’s fault, it’ll all be over soon – like a miracle! – and a swig of chlorine bleach could be a cure. I agree it can be hard for some people to distinguish […]
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Looking Back: May 21
May 24, 1995 Students at Gorham High School recently got together and raised $684 for the Oklahoma City relief fund and are challenging other area high schools to match their total. On April 19, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by a bomb and 168 people died and more than […]
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Proposed solar farm in Gorham up for review June 1
The Planning Board asks for more information about a fence between the solar array and two property abutters.
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Gorham Notes: May 21
Ready for Memorial Day Red Cross blood drives The American Red Cross is providing three upcoming blood donation opportunities in Gorham. They are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23, Robie Gym, South Street; and 1-6 p.m., May […]
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Gorham council orders no tax hike in school budget
Superintendent Heather Perry says that will entail cutting $700,000 from the schools’ $43.1 million proposal.
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Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program
Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
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The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion
As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
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Gorham Notes: May 14
Bear watch The Gorham Police Department has warned residents not to approach bears after several callers reported spotting one in the Lawn and Sunset avenues area May 9. “When natural foods are scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards and fields in search of easily accessible food such as […]
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Maine Bicentennial: 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: May 14
May 17, 1995 Heavy equipment being used to set up for a carnival being held May 17-21 is damaging Westbrook’s Riverbank Park, several residents complained Tuesday. Two days of rain softened the ground there and was causing carnival workers significant problems, including a large grader they were using getting stuck in mud. The Smokey’s Greater […]