Blood drive The Gorham Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., in Gorham. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org/give. Senior center The Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through […]
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Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care
Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Damaged Babb’s Bridge under repair; Driveway Guys vow to step up
Repairs, estimated to cost about $110,000, are already underway after construction materials arrived earlier than expected, according to an MDOT spokesman.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 16
McCallister resigns from School Committee Superintendent Heather Perry announced in her Jan. 10 online blog that Stewart McCallister resigned from the seven-member School Committee. Perry said McCallister, who served eight years on the board, cited changes in his work schedule. Due to changes in time and commitment at work, McCallister told the board last week […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham insider recalls Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame
John Stuart, a Gorham musician who had worked with the iconic folk singer, speaks about their history in the wake of Yarrow’s death Jan. 7.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Town: South Gorham fire coverage not an issue – yet
Gorham ended the agreement to share a space at the North Scarborough Fire Station nearly three years ago, but agreed to revisit the concept in the future if necessary. So far, town officials say Gorham’s Central Station serves the area effectively.
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County Road in Gorham reopened following accident
A little more than a half-mile stretch, between Burnham Road in Gorham and Gorham Road in Scarborough, had been closed Tuesday evening.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 9
School safety for GHS families Gorham High School administration and the Police Department are hosting an information session on school safety and security at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the high school. Families will be updated on current best practices when it comes to school safety, including information on responses to threats and keeping […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Jan. 9
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday. Jan. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10. Takeout available and advance orders can be picked up starting at 5 p.m. No early birds. Bring your own bag for takeout, if possible. To order […]