The state says the ‘catastrophic damage’ to Babb’s Bridge will be repaired in the spring. The Ford F-750 weighed 36,000 pounds when it fell through the wooden planks and into the Presumpscot River.
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State police cite driver of truck that fell through covered bridge linking Gorham, Windham
Joshua Polewarzyk, 37, of Limington, was cited for exceeding Babb’s Bridge’s 3-ton weight limit.
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Dump truck falls through covered bridge linking Gorham and Windham
The Ford F750 was loaded with gravel and exceeded the posted 3-ton weight limit when it fell through the wooden planks of Babb’s Bridge and into the Presumpscot River. The driver sustained minor injuries.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Proposal to move Gorham tennis courts to Robie Park stirs up turmoil
The Gorham School Department suggested replacing old tennis courts at the middle school, but the Town Council has moved forward a proposal to build tennis courts in Robie Park.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 22
Shearman receives Boston Post Cane The Rev. Phil Shearman received the Boston Post Cane, honoring him as the oldest resident in Gorham, on Aug. 15. Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors and Assistant Town Clerk Kim Getchell presented Shearman, 98, with a replica gold-topped, ebony cane and a certificate in a ceremony in the Town Council Chambers […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Robie Park should not be site of new tennis courts
For over a year a group of citizens, town officials and leaders collaborated in the development of a master plan for Robie Park. The process involved surveys, public meetings, a charette and outreach events. The culmination of this transparent work was the Town Council adoption of a master plan a few months ago. In less […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford students not allowed to use cellphones in school
The new policy will be in effect when the school year begins.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 15
Stormwater system updated Gorham Public Works Department staff broke ground on Aug. 6 on a project to upgrade the stormwater system at the municipal center, according to an announcement from the town. “Currently, runoff from the municipal center enters Railroad Brook untreated. Thanks to this project, runoff from the site will be treated by two […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Aug. 15
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, seating at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.; UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls, coffee or punch, and homemade dessert. $12, $8 children. For takeout orders, call 892-5363 by 5 p.m. Friday. Buxton […]
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Local project funding requests headed to U.S. Senate for consideration
An appropriations bill that funds projects totaling $48.1 million in Cumberland County has come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration. This list was distributed by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine requested $5 million to expand and update facilities. • […]