Dostie on dean’s list Rachelle Dostie received an associates degree, graduating summa cum laude in May commencement exercises at the School of Technology at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. Dostie also was named to the dean’s list for the spring term. Dostie is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in computer graphics. Seniors […]
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TD Banknorth tourney begins at Riverside Golf Course
Local golfers are included in a field from 17 states and Canada teeing off in the 2005 TD Banknorth Portland Open, one the New England’s premier golf tournaments open to professionals and amateurs. Included on the list of qualifiers for the tournament, played at the Riverside Golf Course in Portland through Saturday, are Gorham professionals […]
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Board questions town Garage plan
The Buxton Planning Board had safety and environmental questions Monday about the site plan of a public works garage proposed next to town hall. Planning Board concerns included a separate access onto Portland Road for the proposal and two fuel storage tanks because of an aquifer below the site. Bill Hoffman, an engineer with Deluca-Hoffman […]
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Gorham man arrested in chase
A Gorham man remained in jail Tuesday on $10,000 bail after leading police on a high speed chase this weekend through Gorham, Scarborough and Buxton. Gorham Police Officer Dean Hannon arrested Travas L. Collins, 22, of Gorham, Saturday just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Buxton, at the end of a chase that began on Gray […]
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Bridge work ahead of schedule
A spokesman for a contractor building a new $2.7 million bridge over the Presumpscot River hopes the span will be completed in September. The building of the bridge between Gorham and Windham on Route 202 is ahead of schedule. Dick Cousens, a project superintendent with CPM Constructors of Freeport, said the completion date was originally […]
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Lookin Back 0629
July 1980 Shirley Letarte gave a memorable wedding anniversary present to Ray. She had Blue Rock Industries deliver a two-and-a-half-ton rock to the front yard of their home at 252 Main St., Gorham. The attorney general will decide whether Harold Hickey can get full pay as Gorham’s school business manager while continuing to draw state […]
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Clunker resonating on Reed Street
Clunk Once upon a time a development firm arrived in our neighborhood flying the non-profit flag. Having created in their past some competent affordable construction, but as happens periodically in the industry an occasional clunker resonates from the drawing board, as in the case of Clearwater Bend – Reed Street proposed development. The sound of […]
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Governor to decide racino's fate
Gov. John Baldacci said Monday he still hasn’t made up his mind whether he’s going to veto a bill that would put a proposal for a Washington County racino on a statewide ballot this November – causing gambling opponents to worry he’s changing his stand. “I’m taking my own counsel over the next few days,” […]
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BE inducts new hall of famers
The Bonny Eagle Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has selected five individuals to be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame at its June 7, 2005 ceremony. The 2005 inductees include: Bryan Brunk ’94: A football and wrestling standout at Bonny Eagle, Brunk was a three-time state championship wrestler at the Standish school. He […]
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Windham students graduate from Plymouth State College
Plymouth State University celebrated its 134th commencement on Saturday, May 21, presenting diplomas to 692 graduates. PSU President Donald P. Wharton conferred bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and associates of arts degrees upon the graduates. Among those receiving their diplomas were Brent Grygiel and Bryanna Stiles of Windham.