Free Thanksgiving meal Roxanne Moody, volunteers and donors are providing a free community Thanksgiving Day meal again this year on Nov. 28. The meals are available to be picked up or will be delivered to those without transportation. Meals will be prepared at Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Road, Gorham. To reserve a meal or […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 7
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 9, seatings at 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10 at the door, $5 under 12. Order takeout at ticket table or by calling 854-9157 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 7
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Hill, UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Crafts, baked goods, soups, used books, attic treasures, large silent auction and more. Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Avita of Stroudwater, 113 Landing Road, Westbrook. Music, holiday goodies and shopping. USM […]
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Southern Maine voters give mixed response to school bond projects
No community passed or failed all of the bonds on their ballots. Cape Elizabeth, Gray-New Gloucester and South Portland all rejected major school construction bonds while supporting smaller ones, yet Gorham approved a large renovation and rejected a tennis court project.
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Kuech, Willis win Gorham council seats; Thistle, Yeo-Fisher land school terms
Gorham voters favored Janet Kuech and David Willis in a four-way race for two Town Council seats, and chose Eric Thistle and Nicole Yeo-Fisher for the School Committee. All seats are for three-year terms. Willis was the top vote getter in the Town Council race with 5,365; Kuech tallied 3,980; Jim Hager, 3,491; and George […]
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Voters pass Gorham schools upgrades; reject tennis courts question
The total cost of the school upgrades project, including interest, is set to be $12.7 million over 20 years.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Standish athlete enters Little East Conference Hall of Fame
Peyton Dostie of Standish was recently inducted into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame for her athletic achievements at the University of Southern Maine.
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At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 31
Reminder of taxes Gorham real estate and personal property taxes for fiscal year 2024-2025 are due on Nov. 15 and May 15, 2025. Taxes are payable in person at the Town Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., or by mail and addressed to Town of Gorham, Tax Collector, 75 South St., Suite […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Oct. 31
Christmas fair and bake sale – Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. New and used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table and more. Coffee and doughnuts, hot dogs, chili and chili dogs available. Windham craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Christian Academy, 1051 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. […]