Gorham’s art teacher Hannah West was chosen as Maine Middle School Art Teacher of the Year.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham looks to state for two new schools
Maine DOE officials were in town this week to take a look. The town is looking to build a new high school, and consolidate Narragansett and Village elementary schools into one new building.
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Demand for English adult education courses outpaces class space in Portland region
More than 1,000 adults looking to learn English are sitting on local waitlists. Programs like those in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham are looking at collaborative solutions.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Southern Maine voters mull millions in school building projects on November ballot
Maine schools often turn to taxpayers for school construction or renovation funding because of the state’s limited resources. But voters in those communities may not be open to picking up these big costs.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Sept. 19
Meet the candidates Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., will host a Meet the Candidates night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. It’s an opportunity to meet candidates for Town Council, school committee, Maine Senate District 30, and Maine House districts 108 and 109. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry will be a special guest. The election […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Candidates vie for Gorham council, school committee seats
James Hager Jr., Janet Kuech, George Vercelli and David Willis are competing for two council seats. Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross are not seeking reelection.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham schools seek $12 million to fund projects
A public hearing on the referendum will be held before the November voting, but a date has not yet been set.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Election 2024, Schools and Education
Gorham school budget prevails by 2 votes after recount
The results counted 1,829 votes in favor and 1,827 against, with 3,668 ballots cast and 12 blank ballots.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Ballot recount next week on Gorham school budget that passed by four votes
The Gorham Republican Committee launched a successful petition drive calling for the recount after the $53.4 million budget passed last week by just four votes.
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Gorham school budget passes by 4 votes; Sato wins House nomination
The $53.4 million school budget passed just 1,827 to 1,823. Superintendent Heather Perry said this signals that officials “still have work to do” to create a sustainable financial environment.