The Gorham Republican Committee launched a successful petition drive calling for the recount after the $53.4 million budget passed last week by just four votes.
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Phase 1 of Robie Street housing project awaiting approval
The project received preliminary approval in February but now requires a final go-ahead from the council.
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Gorham Notes: June 13
Share the road The 40th annual bicycling event, Trek Across Maine by the American Lung Association, will go through Gorham Sunday, June 16. As many as 800 to 1,000 bicyclists are expected to come through Maine communities. In Gorham, the bicyclists will travel along Standish Neck and North Gorham roads. “Citizens are asked for their […]
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We Love to Eat: June 13
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, June 15, seatings at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls, dessert and coffee or punch. $12, $8 children. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, June 15, 5-6 p.m., North […]
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Gorham school budget passes by 4 votes; Sato wins House nomination
The $53.4 million school budget passed just 1,827 to 1,823. Superintendent Heather Perry said this signals that officials “still have work to do” to create a sustainable financial environment.
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Gorham Notes: June 6
Laser show to replace New Year fireworks Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of the New Year Gorham celebration, announced a musical laser light show at the annual event will replace fireworks to welcome in 2025. “Over the past few years, the committee has considered this option to respond to environmental concerns as well as to eliminate […]
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We Love to Eat: June 6
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, June 8, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and a beverage. $10, $5 under 12. Senior lunch – Wednesday, June 12, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Weekly […]
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Request to add to quarry regulations in Gorham rejected by council
Councilor Phil Gagnon described the proposal as too undefined.
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We Love Sales: May 30
Book sale – Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook. Plant sale – Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Gorham Garden Club, Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham.