More than 1,000 adults looking to learn English are sitting on local waitlists. Programs like those in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham are looking at collaborative solutions.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 21
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Crafts, greenery, bake sale, knitted items, raffle for queen-sized quilt or $100 gift card to Pit Stop Fuel or Christmas basket full of goodies, used Christmas decorations, used jewelry, and RADA knives. Chowda or sandwiches for […]
We Love to Eat: Nov. 21
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Free, takeout Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 28. Meals can be picked up […]
Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Burn Off the Turkey 5K The annual Burn Off the Turkey 5K road race will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 30 at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. Sign up online at gorhamme.myrec.com, though online registration closes Monday, Nov. 25. Registration, with a T-shirt, for the first 150 who sign up is $25, […]
Crow in Gorham tests positive for West Nile virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention tested the bird last week, the town announced Tuesday.
Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public
Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school’s website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.
Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Kuech excited to serve Janet Kuech, elected to the Town Council last week, didn’t receive results of her election until after the American Journal deadline on Nov. 6. “I’m very excited to be elected to the council and look forward to working with the other six members for the benefit of our town for now […]
We Love to Eat: Nov. 14
Free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Kids’ meal available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Nov. 20, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, […]
We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 14
USM craft show – Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, 37 College Ave., Gorham. More than 150 vendors; show to benefit USM student athletes. Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saint Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, children’s room, silent […]
Phillips, Lavoie to lead Gorham council
The council reinstalled Suzanne Phillips as chair, chose Rob Lavoie as vice chair, and welcomed new Councilors Janet Kuech and David Willis.