The $2 million in cuts were too costly for a majority of voters Tuesday, who chose to send the school committee back to find a new budget plan nearly one month into the fiscal year.
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Survivor of fatal Gorham crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge
Ernest Dubeau, 39, who allegedly caused the crash that killed Richard Bernard in Gorham last September, pleaded not guilty to 5 charges Wednesday morning.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
100 acres of land to be conserved near downtown Westbrook, Gorham Village
With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust’s goal is to ensure easy access to nature.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham votes ‘no, too low’ on latest school budget
Voters reject a $48.2 million school spending plan and will likely be asked to go to the polls again on a revised budget next month.
Posted inMaine
Gorham voters reject school budget for the second time
The 2024 school budget is now headed for a third referendum vote sometime in August.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Gorham superintendent should be fired for ‘Vote No’ campaign
Regardless of the outcome of Gorham’s second school budget referendum on July 25, recent actions by the superintendent of schools are unacceptable. Heather Perry’s employment should be terminated immediately. Gorham’s Town Charter clearly places responsibility for the total education budget in the hands of the Town Council. Article IV, section 405 states the council “may […]
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Teaching jobs, athletics and more at risk as Gorham voters mull school budget
The proposed $49 million budget would eliminate middle school sports, make high school sports pay-to-play and cut 20 jobs. Other effects might go beyond the classrooms and playing fields.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: July 20
Military memorial service for Junkins A large turnout Friday bid final respects to Gorham native Gordon Junkins, 86, at Eastern Cemetery. Junkins, a longtime police officer and firefighter in Gorham, died July 9. He was born in town on Sept. 3, 1935. A U.S. Army veteran, he received a military graveside honors service and the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham School Committee urges voters to reject reduced budget next week
The school board says the $48.2 million budget is too low and should be rejected so it can work out a compromise with the Town Council.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Robie Park protection draws a crowd in Gorham
Gorham residents say they want the 6.7-acre green space to be accessible to everyone and improved with benches, restrooms and more trees.