No vaccination mandate Gorham has no plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its municipal employees. “We are not considering a mandate and I am unaware of any municipality that is making it a requirement,” Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak said in an email when the American Journal asked last week. “We will offer vaccinations to our […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 28
Students upgrade Post 62 Students from the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center have slowly but steadily been upgrading the internal and external infrastructure at the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, says post spokesman Dennis Marrotte. Seniors in the Peter Wilson’s Electricity Technology class installed LED outdoor security […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 28
Committee openings The town has vacancies on several committees. Those with openings are: Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission Carroll Park Bonny Eagle Park Estes Park Town Farm Park Cemetery Keep the Heat On Buxton Toy Box Saco River Community TV Corp. For more information, contact Town Clerk John Myers at 929-6171 or jmyers@buxton.me.us. COVID-19 […]
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Fickett named Gorham Fire and Rescue chief
Ken Fickett, a 47-year veteran with the department, is the right person for the job, the former chief says.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 21
ecomaine hiking fee for drop-off at plant Citing COVID-19, ecomaine is raising the minimum rate private citizens will be charged to haul trash to its facility on Blueberry Lane in Portland. The minimum rate beginning Feb. 1 will jump 200% from $5 to $15. Customer vehicles are weighed entering and exiting the facility with a […]
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 21
Sebago Lake calendar available Portland Water District’s 2021 “Images of Sebago Lake 2021” calendar, featuring images from amateur photographers, is now available. This is the 16th Sebago Lake calendar recognizing local talent and their appreciation for Greater Portland’s drinking water source. Due to the pandemic, distribution of the calendar is slightly different this year. PWD […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 21
Haddock supper buffet — Saturday, Jan. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Social distancing guidelines in effect, face masks and use of hand sanitizer required. Takeout containers available. Suggested donation: adult, $8; child, $4; family, $20.
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State report: Gorham’s crime rate crept up in 2019
A state report says there were 7.8 crimes per thousand residents in 2019, up from 5.62 in 2018.
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Buxton therapy dog takes top spot
Melissa MacWilliams’ Dalmatian Monson wins a national award for his therapy work.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 14
Officer joins Gorham PD Officer Eric Sanborn has joined the Gorham Police Department after serving as a certified, part-time officer in Buxton. He was sworn in Jan. 4 and will work the midnight patrol shift. Sanborn will undergo Gorham field training and then attend the Maine Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training program. He served […]