A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham council encouraged to protect more farmland from development
The Maine Farmland Trust says it would like to do more work in Gorham and offers suggestions on what preservation steps the town can take.
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Westbrook Notes: March 21
Cowbell restaurant treats cheerleaders Cowbell at Rock Row honored Westbrook High School’s varsity cheerleaders, coaches and families March 4 with a banquet – on the house. The restaurant gave the cheerleaders a donation and two gift cards to raffle off. It also presented a gift to senior captain Liliana Waterman. “My team and I would […]
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Gorham Notes: March 21
Street sweeping Gorham Public Works has started rough street sweeping and will begin scheduled street sweeping as weather permits. The schedule includes all Gorham school property during vacation week April 15-19. For a street schedule, go to gorham-me.org under “News.” Updates to the schedule will be made public as soon as the dates are determined. […]
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Buxton Notes: March 21
Stop for school buses Buxton Police Department reports seeing “too many vehicles not stopping for school buses” while picking up children. Under Maine law, passing a stopped school bus is a Class E crime and drivers face a minimum $250 fine for a first offense and a mandatory 30-day license suspension for a second offense […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: March 21
Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 22, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert. $14; $6 pizza for kids. Takeout available, no drive-thru. March pie supper – Saturday, March 23, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Local & State
Smiling Hill Farm ready to ‘fight back’ against proposed Gorham Connector route
The Maine Turnpike Authority, which proposes buying 47.3 acres of Smiling Hill Farm for the new road, will hold a community meeting on the project Monday in Gorham.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham’s Bobcat Betty recovering from injuries
The animal will need six more weeks of rehabilitation to heal after being hit by a car, according to her rescuer, Police Sgt. Ted Hatch.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Everything maple on tap this weekend
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.
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Westbrook Notes: March 14
March Meltdown fun this Friday Hot cocoa and snacks, pizza, crafts, games and face painting will be part of the March Meltdown event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Walker Street field. Westbrook police will participate in the event, sponsored by Avesta Housing. “Melt boredom away with us,” the police […]