The Westbrook American reported on Sept.16, 1959, that North Gorham was holding a fall festival Sept. 19 with several events, including a water skiing exhibition on the Presumpscot River, a fireman’s muster and a public supper. The paper reported on Sept. 23, 1959, that Westbrook’s Sharon Pinkham, daughter of Agnes Pinkham, had entered the School […]
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Gorham Fire Department awarded grant to upgrade hoses
GORHAM — The Fire Department has been awarded $304,780 from the Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, to be shared by Gorham, Buxton and Standish departments to replace and upgrade large diameter hoses and fittings. “It’s a help, and is actually one of three grants we received,” Gorham Fire Chief Robert S. Lefebvre said. […]
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Buxton man charged with leading police on chase
Police say 25-year-old Nathaniel Bean failed to stop for an officer and forced several cars off the road.
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The Maine Millennial: Beauty so close you might miss it
Mountains, forests, beaches and starry skies are so plentiful here that we take them for granted.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Boys Soccer: Gorham defeats Portland in home opener
Rams Andrew Rent and Sebastian Irish scored ugly-duckling goals in the a-win’s-a-win contest.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 12
Land trust to meet, open trail The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will host its annual meeting and a Phase 2 trail opening with events beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Randall Orchards off Route 25 in Standish. A social hour with appetizers, cider and live music by the Pond Lilies begins at 6 […]
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Looking Back: Sept. 12
Sept 14, 1994 Steven E. Roberts, Portland’s deputy police chief, became Westbrook’s police chief shortly after midnight yesterday morning when aldermen voted 6-0 to confirm his appointment by Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre. He will get $44,000 a year, family health insurance, 15 days of vacation, $500 a year clothing allowance and other benefits. At 43, Roberts […]
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Stress-free retirement ‘right thing to do,’ Gorham chief says
Daniel Jones cites the deaths of Gorham Officer Wayne Drown and a Florida law enforcement friend among the reasons he chose to step away from the profession after 30 years.
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Proposed Avesta project needs Town Council action
Avesta plans a four-story, 27-unit building for senior citizens at its Ridgewood complex in Gorham.
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Four vie to unseat three council incumbents in Gorham
Three others run for two School Committee seats.