Bike safety rodeo The Gorham Recreation Department and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine are sponsoring a bicycle safety rodeo from 1-3 p.m. April 22 in the parking lot at Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road. The event for children for ages 3-10 will include a helmet check, bike mechanical check, skill course and bike helmet […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: April 13
USM Spring Craft Show – Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, 37 College Ave., Gorham. To benefit USM student athletes; more than 150 vendors. Vendor and craft fair – Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. Co-sponsored by White Rock Community Club.
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Gorham’s proposed town budget raises property tax rate a nickel
The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town’s Fire Department.
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Gorham Notes: April 6
Panama Canal trip talk Residents Stan and Eileen Roth will speak about their cruise through the Panama Canal when the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad meets at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Gorham Police Department, 270 Main St. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Triad is a collaborative of law enforcement, businesses and agencies promoting […]
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We Love to Eat: April 6
Bean supper – Saturday, April 8, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pea beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, Italian bread, and pie. $10; $5 under 12. Takeout available; advance orders can be picked up after 4:45 p.m. Order at 854-9157. Senior meal – Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. to […]
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Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner
Area farmers’ concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
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Letter: Gorham Town Council needs to cap the school budget
Last week, Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry said the school committee instructed her to manage the budget to a tax rate mill increase of $1.30. This is wrong. First, it would mean a real estate tax increase of more than 10%. Just for the school department. Second, the notion that the school committee manages the mill […]
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Gorham Notes: March 30
GHS prom fundraiser The Gorham High School Prom Committee is hosting a fundraiser selling bedsheets. Sets in five sizes and 15 colors are available for $40 each. Orders include fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillow cases. To purchase a sheet set, email [email protected]. The fundraiser continues until April 14 and the sheets will arrive in […]
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We Love to Eat: March 30
Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
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Maine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who are paying extra for something they’re not getting.