The property tax rate would rise 4.4% under the plan, but the town manager says that will likely decrease as a result of the town’s revaluation.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: April 7
Maine author visits middle school Award-winning Maine author Cynthia Lord gave two presentations for Westbrook Middle School students and discussed her five middle-grade books during a visit to the school March 25. Lord’s debut novel, “Rules,” was published by Scholastic, Inc. in 2006 and was a 2007 Newbery Honor book and winner of the Schneider […]
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Gorham Notes: April 7
Cameras to help nab drivers passing stopped school buses The Gorham school and police departments have collaborated to install automated cameras to catch drivers passing stopped school buses. Superintendent Heather Perry and Gorham Police say the cameras are now on half of the district’s buses, with the remainder to be installed this summer. “The penalty […]
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Buxton Notes: April 7
School board ballot set for Election Day The slate of candidates for the School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors is final, with Vice Chairperson Nathan Carlow of Buxton being challenged by Vickie Shane. The Standish-based school district also includes the towns of Hollis, Limington and Frye Island. In Standish, the board’s current chairperson, Erika Creutz, […]
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Proposed Gorham school budget hikes taxes 21.7%
The School Committee will vote on the $49.99 million spending plan, which includes several new hires, next week.
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Gorham Village Alliance plans second Art on South fair
The show, which the alliance hopes to expand this year, is scheduled for June 4.
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We Love to Eat: April 7
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, April 8, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up in the lower parking lot. Drive-up roasted turkey dinner – Saturday, April 9, 4:30-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road, […]
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We Love Fairs: April 7
Craft fair – Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. More than two dozen crafters and vendors offering items for Easter, Mother’s Day and hostess gifts. See facebook.com/whiterockgrange380 for details. Indoor yard sale – Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m-2 p.m., American Legion Post 197, 300 Conant St. (Route 25), […]
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Gorham Notes: March 31
Public works employee promoted Derik “DJ” Littlefield has been promoted to lead driver/operator at Gorham Public Works Department. “DJ has been with the town for 16 years and is an integral part of this team,” a posting on the town’s website stated. Triad author talk Rita Losee, author of the book “Strategies for Living Well […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 31
Fire department topic of history talk Retired fire captain Clyde Chapman will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Chapman, who was the city’s fire inspector and historian, will discuss the history of the Westbrook Fire Department. The society’s museum is open […]