Two high school seniors stopped to help when they found a young boy running shoeless in the road on a January night.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine
Gorham councilor opposes turnpike connector; the issue is headed to Augusta
Gorham Town Council still officially supports the toll road connector. A state Transportation Committee public hearing discussing the future of the connector will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Augusta and streamed online.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Maine Turnpike Authority’s retreat is good news for Gorham
The Maine Turnpike Authority recently announced it is dropping its plans for a 5-mile, four-lane, elevated toll highway that would run from I-95 with multiple interchanges paving over local landowners who are opposed to MTA taking their land, including Smiling Hill Farm. The limited support for MTA’s plan was based on grossly exaggerated benefits and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 27
Spring brush drop-off Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, will accept brush only from residents between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on two Saturdays, April 26 and May 10. Commercial drop-offs and stumps will not be accepted. Leaves and grass clippings will be accepted in a designated area throughout the season. Residents are reminded to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 27
Gorham haddock supper – Friday, March 28, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14. Cheese pizza option, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 28, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 20
Open space survey The town has launched an online survey to receive public input until April about its Open Space and Trails Master Plan. Maps and surveys will be available at the Planning Department Office in the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: March 20
Gorham haddock meal – Friday, March 21, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14. Cheese pizza option, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 21, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine
Gorham farmer, nearly 97, prepares for another season
Albert Erlon Mosher has lived and worked on his ancestors’ Long View Farm he took over from his father in 1967, carrying on a tradition that began in 1738.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine, Scarborough Leader
Turnpike connector fate is bad news for Gorham, councilor says
Westbrook joins Scarborough in withdrawing support for Gorham turnpike connector. A legislative bill would reverse approval for MTA to build the connector.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Stopping the connector project harms Gorham
In 2017, the state Legislature enacted L.D. 905, which authorized the MTA to construct a turnpike connector to Gorham. A memorandum of agreement was signed by all involved municipalities in 2022, which obligated each one to support the MTA in completing the project. As of today, the Legislature has not rescinded this order, but the […]