Christmas fair and bake sale – Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Crafts, new and used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table. Coffee and donuts at 10:30 a.m., lunch with hot dogs and chili at 11. Church craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace Bible Church, […]
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Fall calls it a career after 30 years in Gorham
Angela Fall has served as an administrative assistant at the Gorham Code Enforcement Office from 1993 until her retirement this fall.
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Gorham school candidates run unopposed
The four candidates for the Gorham School Committee are running unopposed on the ballot in the municipal election next month. The three candidates for three-year terms on the seven-member board are current Chair Sarah Perkins, Mia Desanctis, and Michelle Littlefield. Nicole Yeo-Fisher is the sole candidate to fill a vacancy for a one-year term left […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 19
Pumpkin painting Gorham Cooperative Preschool’s annual pumpkin painting event is set for 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be outdoors on the lawn at 28 Ball Park Road. Donations to support the school will be accepted. Call 839-4706 to learn more. 50 years ago The American Journal reported on Oct. 17, 1973, that […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 19
Free community dinner – Saturday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by the Open Door Kitchen. Lions harvest supper – Saturday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 62, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Westbrook Lions Club. Ham, potatoes, carrots, turnips and dessert. $12, $5 children. Free community meal […]
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Gorham neighbors cite concerns about big housing project
The Planning Board is considering the pace of construction for the proposed 391-unit project and will make a recommendation to the Town Council.
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 12
Middle school celebrating 20th anniversary Gorham Middle School is observing its 20th anniversary this year. It will throw a party 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the school, 106 Weeks Road, and the public is invited to help the school district celebrate. “We will have a band, games, food trucks and […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 12
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, red hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, pies and beverages. $10, $5 children. Call 854-9157 to order takeout. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 18, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Oct. 12
Book sale – Friday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Baxter Memorial Library. Free pumpkin fest – Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, Harmony Masonic Hall, 33 Cressey Road, Gorham. Sponsored by Pleasant River Assembly No. 45 of Rainbow Girls. […]
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Five in the running for two Town Council seats in Gorham
Growth and taxes top the candidates’ priority lists heading into the Nov. 7 election.