Free community meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Suggested donation $4. Gorham fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, […]
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Proposed Gorham school budget hikes taxes 35.4%
The superintendent’s $54.4 million budget request, subject to review and revision by the school committee and the Town Council, would add $1,225 to the tax bill on a $400,000 home.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 9
Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10; $5 under 12. Carry-out orders in person or call or 854-9157 by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Free […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 9
Get a leg up on riding A program for horseback riding and horsemanship begins later this month at Hearts and Horses, 63 Justin Merrill Road in Buxton. The program includes lessons for riding and grooming, as well as crafts and “fun horse-related” activities, according to the Gorham Recreation Department. The first session is set for […]
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Gorham historic building on the block
The old building once housed town offices, but now it’s in need of repairs and a new purpose.
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Gorham looks to rezone rural land, local farmer has concerns
The zoning changes would affect three local farms, and at least one owner plans to speak out against the amendments at an upcoming Town Council meeting.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 2
Contractor needed to address high-crash intersection Gorham is seeking bids to improve the intersection of Brackett Road and Saco Street. A pre-bid conference for contractors was held Tuesday. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the town clerk’s office. They will be opened and read publicly. The state considers Brackett Road […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 2
Legion Post bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 4, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Kidney beans, navy beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, bread and butter, punch and coffee. $12; $6 children ages 5-11; free under age 5. All you can eat. White Rock bean supper – Saturday, […]
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Going the distance: Public works plows rack up a lot of miles
For each storm, Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook crews together cover 650 lane miles in their mission to rid the roads of snow.
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Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak
Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.