A 12-year-old Gorham boy will be exhibiting 20 of his drawings at the Gorham Grind Sept. 1 through Oct. 1. The artist, Logan Marshall, a seventh-grader at Gorham Middle School, will be holding an opening night reception for his show, which is titled “A Boy’s Brain,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 8. Earlier this […]
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Police union opposed to merger
As the president of the Gorham Police Officers Union I have been asked to clarify the Gorham Police Officer’s Union’s position on the merger of the Gorham Dispatch Center and the Cumberland County Communications Center. At a recent union meeting, with a majority of the union members present, it was unanimously decided that we would […]
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What does 'transfer' mean?
Headline events in Windham over the last several weeks have again proven that fiscal policies in our public schools, at both the state and local levels, have failed. To many citizens throughout the region and state, this is not news. We have attended our share of School Board meetings and have stood up at Budget […]
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Learning gardening from gardeners
It’s Labor Day Weekend, the traditional end to summer. And, as usual, it’s been a summer that’s seemed far too short and far too busy. One of the highlights of my summer was visiting with a number of Lakes Region gardeners and touring their gardens. My hosts and hostesses graciously welcomed me, eagerly showed me […]
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Fall semester starts at Schoolhouse Arts Center on Sept. 20
Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake is offering a wide variety of classes in the arts this fall. Classes start September 20 and run through December 3. Tuition for classes varies from $50 to $150. Theater classes for children and youth at Schoolhouse include Storybook Theater for ages 6-10, Acting I for ages 10-12, and […]
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USM presents 'The Good, the Bad, and the Wilde'
Great literature will come to life in the premiere of “The Good, the Bad, and the Wilde,” a production that opens the 2005/2006 season at University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre. Opening night performance is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in Russell Hall on the USM Gorham campus. Other performances are Oct. 1, 6, […]
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Westbrook cop becomes teacher
A Westbrook police officer had traded in his motorcycle and badge for a classroom at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center. On Aug. 12, Officer Dave Roubo retired after serving on the Westbrook Police Force for 18 years. But instead of kicking back, Roubo went right back to work, joining the staff of the Westbrook Regional Vocational […]
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Church without a home
The Westbrook United Methodist Church has had a presence in Westbrook for over 200 years, but recently, it has been a congregation without a church. Almost a year-and-a-half after selling their church building to Mission Possible for the teen center’s new home, the church is still looking for a place to call home. Rev. Gary […]
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Reporter's LLWS notebook
As in most successful endeavors, the Westbrook 12-year-old all-stars who took the field at the Little League World Series had to work hard to make it there. Luck will alway play a role in athletics – in factors such as avoiding injuries or in funny hops that a ball may take – but far more […]
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Absentee ballots available
Absentee ballot request forms are now available for the Sept. 12, 2005, Special Municipal Referendum Election and the Nov. 8, 2005, Annual Municipal and State Referendum Election. Residents who would like to request an absentee ballot should visit the Town Clerk’s Office or call 839-5037.