Nov. 30, 1994 Westbrook has received 132 applications for the full-time job of deputy city clerk, reports City Clerk Barbara Hawkes. Applications came from as far as Texas. The job was advertised at $9.32 an hour with a raise after a six-month probationary period. The deputy will succeed Trudy J. Storer, who resigned. For the […]
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Town manager defends referendum wording
Developer Susan Duchaine says the Nov. 5 vote allowing the town to borrow money for an industrial park is invalid because of wording left off the ballot.
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Former corrections officer charged with manslaughter in crash that killed 9-year-old girl in Gorham
Kenneth Morang told police he fell asleep at the wheel after an overtime shift at the Cumberland County Jail and his pickup truck slammed into the back of an SUV, killing Raelynn Bell of Cumberland.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Wine bar grand opening Karen Nason will celebrate the grand opening of her Grand Central Wine Bar with a party at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the wine and tapas bar, 7 Railroad Station. The party is open to the public. With a railroad theme, the decor reflects Grand Central Station in New York […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 21
Nov. 23, 1994 Westbrook’s mayor and aldermen took a look Monday at topless dancing – the idea of it, that is – and backed away. They postponed a decision on whether to allow Michel Salvaggio to open a nightclub at Exit 8 with topless male and female dancers. Salvaggio would use the space recently vacated […]
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Gorham volunteers back for another round of Thanksgiving service
GORHAM — Thirty volunteers are pitching in to make sure folks in Gorham and beyond don’t miss out on a traditional turkey meal on Thanksgiving. They’ll even deliver. This is the 10th year for the dinner provided by local donors and volunteers and organized by Roxanne Moody. Her daughter, Heather, owner of the Mister Bagel […]
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Nault promoted to deputy police chief in Gorham
GORHAM — Michael Nault, who worked his way up through the ranks of the Gorham Police Department from patrol officer to lieutenant, has been promoted to deputy chief. Nault on Nov. 14 was sworn in by his mother-in-law, retired Town Clerk Connie Loughran, at a ceremony at the municipal center. As deputy chief, Nault will […]
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Gorham council remains opposed to USM name change
GORHAM — The Gorham Town Council stands firm in its opposition to a proposed University of Southern Maine name change, Chairwoman Suzanne Phillips said Tuesday. The University of Maine System Board of Trustees announced Monday it has authorized leadership to seek approval from the Legislature to change the USM name to the University of Maine […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Be a Santa to a Senior Home Instead Senior Care is once again offering the community a chance to spread some cheer to local seniors who may not have anyone with whom to share the holidays. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 14
Nov. 16, 1994 Even though major changes in the post office traffic patterns are in the works, Westbrook aldermen are ready to give their OK on Nov. 21 to a traffic light at the intersection of Main and Spring streets. Aldermen voted 5-0 on the first reading last week to give permission to the Maine […]