Gorham man who brought baseball to Japan honored A special ceremony and reception Feb. 2 honored the Gorham man who introduced baseball to Japan 153 years ago. Horace Wilson, born Feb. 10 in 1843 on a farm in Gorham, became a teacher at Tokyo University High School in 1872 and taught his students to play […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 6
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, sliced Italian bread, and fresh baked pies. $10, $5 under age 5. Takeout available and advance orders can be picked up at 5 p.m. Order in advance by calling 854-9157. Buxton […]
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Gorham denies Shaw Brothers quarry expansion
Following the quarry expansion denial, Shaw Brothers plans a trailer park.
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‘Huge’ housing project proposed at former Gorham golf course moves forward
The Planning Board on Monday, Feb. 3, unanimously voted 7-0 to recommend contract zone approval for developer Nick Troiano for Gorham Fairways, setting up final approval needed from the Town Council.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 30
Reynolds appointed to School Committee Jaci Reynolds has been appointed to fill the slot left open by the recent resignation of longtime School Committee member Stewart McCallister. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Reynolds will serve until the next municipal election in June 2025. “Jaci Reynolds is new to the community of Gorham but has […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 30
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and a dessert. All proceeds are used to maintain the original one-room White Rock School House. $10, $5 children under 12. Eat-in or takeout. Gray bean supper – […]
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Gorham hit with lawsuit over zoning, handicapped matter
A Gorham woman is suing the town for denying a request for a home building permit to modify her property to allow first-floor access for her sister, who uses a wheelchair.
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Gorham High School students return Tuesday after police trace threat to Kentucky
The high school was evacuated Monday and students were sent home after the school received a threatening voicemail.
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 23
Casco “Let it Snow” supper – Saturday, Jan. 25, 4:340-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, hot dogs, salads and homemade desserts. $12, $5 under age 8. Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 child, […]