Strong Pre-K enrollment Ninety-one students are enrolled in Gorham’s pre-kindergarten students program, according to School Committee Chairperson Sarah Perkins. Ten were enrolled in last year’s pilot program. “This was made possible almost entirely with state funding and is an important step in ensuring our (pre-K) kids get access to the support services they need,” Perkins […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 14
Free dinner – Saturday, Sept. 16, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Open Door Kitchen. Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, Sept. 20, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social […]
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‘Massive’ housing development fires up tension in Gorham
Neighbors and some town officials say the town is ill-prepared to handle the impact of the proposed housing and apartment project off Robie Street.
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Five run for two seats on Gorham Town Council
Council Vice Chairperson Ronald Shepard, who has served on the council for nine years, is not seeking reelection in November.
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 7
Veterans cookout The veterans appreciation cookout is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Riverbank Park on Main Street, with food, music and camaraderie. Westbrook Veterans’ Services Officer Arty Ledoux said he hopes many veterans will turn out for the event. Backpacks needed Donate backpacks and small Hannaford gift cards to […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 7
School department is listed as top workplace The Gorham School Department has been selected as one of “The Best Places To Work in Me” for 2023 in the large employer category. “We are one of 26 large employers selected across the state based upon data collected by the Best Places to Work In Maine process,” […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 7
Pot roast takeout supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m., Raymond Village Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. Pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, roll and brownie, $12. Takeout only with outside seating available. To order, call 655-7749 before noon Sept. 9 and leave a message with name, number of meals and pick-up time, […]
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Mold temporarily shuts down Westbrook Performing Arts Center
The mold is isolated and does not impact Westbrook Middle School or its events, officials say, although some non-school bookings have been forced to relocate.
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Little Falls ballfield in Gorham will get lights for night play
The Town Council’s approval of using $265,000 in ARPA funding for field lights will allow it to be used twice as much, the Little League president says.
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Art teacher depicts a piece of Gorham’s past with rendering of canal aqueduct
Allie Rimkunas’ rendering of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal aqueduct that crossed over the Little River will be displayed at Baxter Memorial Library and featured at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.