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June 6, 2019

Harvey plant gets go-ahead in Gorham

Shawn Moody praises Harvey Performace Company at the Gorham Planning Board meeting Monday. He owns the land where Harvey’s new plant will be built. Architect Dana Watts, representing Harvey Performance Company, presents a range of exterior colors for the plant to the Planning Board Monday. Pictured at left is Planning Board member James Anderson. GORHAM — […]
Published
June 5, 2019

Gorham council approves town, school budgets

GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday unanimously approved a $57.7 million overall budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 that includes municipal spending, Cumberland County tax assessed the town, and the Gorham school budget. The $41 million school expenditure plan, up more than $2 million from $38.9 million, or 5.3%, passed as requested. It […]
Published
May 30, 2019

Gorham town, school budgets go to council vote June 4

GORHAM — The Town Council at its regular meeting on June 4 will vote on both the town and school budgets for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1. Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak’s proposed budget is $15.5 million, up $683,869, or 4.6% from this year. The proposed budget is expected to raise the tax rate by […]
Published
May 23, 2019

Six vying for two seats on Buxton Board of Selectmen

Mark J. Blier Age: 51 Address: 50 Hall Road Occupation: Real estate professional Political experience: Currently represents Maine House District 22; Board of Selectman, three years; Planning Board, two years, Comprehensive Plan, two years, present chairman. Caleb G. Porter Age: 24 Address: 89 Woodridge Drive Occupation: Business owner Political experience: None Mark A. Smith Sr. Age: 56 Address: […]
Published
May 23, 2019

Next chapter awaits Gorham adult education director

Kate Rotroff, adult education director in Gorham and Westbrook, is retiring next month. Kate Rotroff, who is retiring after serving as the adult education director at Westbrook and Gorham school districts for two decades, says she’ll miss both her fellow educators and former students. GORHAM — Kate Rotroff will retire at the end of June […]
Published
May 21, 2019

Blaze destroys Buxton barn

BUXTON — A late afternoon fire on Sunday destroyed a barn at 32 Cummings Ave. Firefighters responded around 4:15 p.m. on May 19 to a fire at a two-story barn with an unoccupied apartment, Fire Chief Nathan Schools said Monday. According to a spokeswoman at Buxton Town Hall, the owner of the property is Trudy […]
Published
May 16, 2019

Class of 2019: GHS graduate ‘set the bar’

Kyren Bettencourt will graduate magna cum laude June 9 from Gorham High School. GORHAM — Kyren Bettencourt, who will go off to college in Boston this fall, offered an early parting message this week for classmates in the countdown to high school graduation: “It’s important to remember your roots and be thankful.” She lauded her teachers […]
Published
May 16, 2019

Westbrook Notes

Did Old Man Winter leave this footprint on the city, or using a Maxwell Smart catch phrase from the old TV comedy “Get Smart,” would you believe, Bigfoot? Tom Robinson, financial services representative at TD Bank in Westbrook, discovered this big, shoe-shaped pothole behind the municipal lot between TD Bank and Bank of America near […]
Published
May 9, 2019

Free clinic closing ‘bittersweet’ in Buxton

Patsy Leavitt, right, executive director of Leavitt’s Mill Free Health Center in Buxton, said it’s closing after serving uninsured patients for 15 years. She is pictured with Donna Shepard, her part-time administrative assistant. About 2,000 patients have sought care at Leavitt’s Mill Free Health Center on Route 4A in Buxton. Leavitt’s Mill Free Health Center […]
Published
May 9, 2019

Gorham voters to decide on school modulars

Phil Gagnon GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday unanimously approved a June referendum to borrow and spend up to $2.8 million for modular buildings at Narragansett Elementary School. The referendum will go to voters on June 11. The project would be funded with a 10-year bond. The $2.8 million would be used for site work and […]