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Gorham Notes: Oct. 5

SMCC honors Smith, Perry The Southern Maine Community College Foundation has recognized developer Jon Smith and Superintendent Heather Perry for their excellence in contributions to the community. Smith and Perry and the other “A Light on the Point” awardees will be honored at a fundraiser Nov. 2 at the South Portland campus. Smith, owner of […]

Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Oct. 5

Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under. Senior meals – Wednesday, Oct. 11, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at […]

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Forum: County launches mobile dental care program for school children

A trip to the dentist, for people who are fortunate enough to have a “dental home,” is a twice-a-year tradition that might not always be comfortable, but is critically important to our health. Going to the dentist regularly doesn’t just mean a polished smile; it could save your life. If something goes wrong with your […]

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Gorham Notes: Sept. 28

Vandals with guns targeting vehicles The Gorham Police Department is investigating five incidents of vandals shooting at vehicles this week, according to Chief Christopher Sanborn. Police first responded at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 to a report of gun vandalism to a vehicle on South Street. A pellet rifle/BB gun was used and four additional incidents […]

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SMCC announces A Light on the Point winners

The Southern Maine Community College Foundation will present its 2023 A Light on the Point Awards at a ceremony Nov. 2. Receiving the Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award will be Wendy Laverdiere, associate director of financial aid, and Kristen Baker, administrative specialist. Jon Smith, owner of Great Falls Construction in Gorham, will receive the Outstanding Alumnus Award […]

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Vandals with guns target Gorham vehicles

  The Gorham Police Department is investigating five incidents of vandals shooting at vehicles this week, according to Chief Christopher Sanborn. Police first responded at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 to a report of gun vandalism to a vehicle on South Street. A pellet rifle/BB gun was used and four additional incidents were reported throughout Monday […]

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Gorham Notes: Sept. 21

Denison joins police Brady Denison joined the Gorham Police Department Sept. 11 in a ceremony at the Public Safety Building. Denison will be assigned to the midnight patrol division after attending the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s basic law enforcement training program and Gorham’s field training. A 2022 graduate of UMaine Farmington with a degree in […]