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Gorham Notes: Aug. 22

Crowded council field Twelve people have taken out nomination papers for three available Town Council seats in the municipal election this fall. The latest to take out papers include Town Council Chairman Benjamin Hartwell, Janet Keuch, Andrew O’Hare, Stewart McCallister and former Councilor and Vice Chairwoman Sherrie Benner. They join, as previously reported,  candidates Dan […]

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60 years ago: Aug. 15

The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 12, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lepenven of North Street in Westbrook were vacationing at White’s Bridge. Grace Gordon of Gorham was to entertain the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at her State Street home.

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Looking Back: Aug. 15

Aug. 17, 1994 The S.D. Warren paper mill is masking the odors of its wastewater treatment plant in Westbrook with a flowery scent. The experiment began in early summer and appears to be helping, said Elizabeth Sisson of the mill’s public relations office. “We are well aware that people are unhappy with the odors. We’ve […]

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Gorham Notes: Aug. 15

School bus routes Darryl Wright, School Committee chairman, last week reminded parents who might have changes in bus runs to contact the Transportation Department. The transportation office can be reached at 893-2547. Bus schedules will be posted Friday, Aug. 16, on the district web site www.gorhamschools.org. School start dates The School Department reports Gorham schools […]

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