Police award winners Multiple employees of the Gorham Police Department were honored with awards at a ceremony last month, according to Police Chief Christopher Sanborn. The recipients were: Detective Steven Rappold, 10-year service pin; Rappold, Animal Control Officer Scott Nystrom, Officer Eric Sanborn and Sgt. Sears Edwards, perfect attendance; Rappold, Officer Aaron Erickson, Detective Stephen […]
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Gorham urged to protect its natural resources
A state wildlife biologist tells the Town Council that housing, outdoor recreation areas and natural resources preservation can co-exist.
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Westbrook coalition grapples with short-term solutions for homelessness
Affordable housing projects are planned for down the road, but meeting immediate and near-future needs is challenging.
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout available. Face masks encouraged. Saturday night supper – Saturday, Jan. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Casseroles, roasted turkey, baked beans, salads, rolls, beverages and homemade pies. […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 19
January sock drive In what has become an annual January tradition, St. Anne Church in Gorham is collecting socks for homeless people and others in need. Parishioners last year donated around 1,000 pairs of socks that were distributed to veterans’ groups, shelters, food pantries and local organizations such as Amistad, Preble Street and St. Vincent […]
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Westbrook has county’s worst high-crash intersection
Westbrook and Gorham each have nine designated high-crash intersections and Buxton has four, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets
Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]
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Fire heavily damages house in Gorham
The Sunday afternoon fire at 9 Longfellow Road damaged a basement furnace, where it is believed to have started.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 12
Free throw contest is back Every year for nearly 15 years, excepting a two-year hiatus for COVID, the Gorham Knights of Columbus Council 10221 has hosted a basketball free throw contest. This year, the event is on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 3:30-5 p.m. at Shaw Gym, 75 South St. “The wonderful thing about basketball is […]
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Gorham officer lays a wreath for clerk’s grandfather at Arlington
Sgt. David Bruni pays tribute to the Gorham deputy town clerk’s grandfather during his Wreaths Across America experience at Arlington National Cemetery.