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Gorham High School students’ actions kept boy safe
Two high school seniors stopped to help when they found a young boy running shoeless in the road on a January night.
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Gorham councilor opposes turnpike connector; the issue is headed to Augusta
Gorham Town Council still officially supports the toll road connector. A state Transportation Committee public hearing discussing the future of the connector will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Augusta and streamed online.
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Buxton Notes: March 27
Historical society season opener The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will open for the season from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays beginning April 3. Its museum and headquarters are located at 100 Main St. (Route 4A), in Buxton. The first monthly program of the spring is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15. Nancy Ponzetti, […]
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Gorham Notes: March 27
Spring brush drop-off Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, will accept brush only from residents between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on two Saturdays, April 26 and May 10. Commercial drop-offs and stumps will not be accepted. Leaves and grass clippings will be accepted in a designated area throughout the season. Residents are reminded to […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 27
Westbrook gifted quilt The Presumpscot Quilters on March 20 presented a historic “Time Capsule” quilt depicting 14 structures, people and special items to Westbrook Historical Society. Jami Bouley founded the 35-member club that produced the 60-by-74-inch quilt. A large turnout, including Mayor David Morse and Assistant City Administrator Angela Holmes, attended the presentation and City […]
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Buxton Notes: March 20
Volunteers needed The town of Buxton has several openings for numerous committees, commissions and parks. Vacancies include those of the Saco River Cable Commission, Saco River Community Media, Saco River Corridor Commission, Berry Memorial Library, Bonny Eagle Park, Carroll Park, Estes Park, Pleasant Point Park and the Comprehensive Plan Committee. Residents interested in filling a […]
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Gorham Notes: March 20
Open space survey The town has launched an online survey to receive public input until April about its Open Space and Trails Master Plan. Maps and surveys will be available at the Planning Department Office in the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 20
Readers remember Councilor LeConte The American Journal has recently heard from readers following the paper’s story about the passing of former Westbrook City Councilor Paul LeConte. Patricia Larrabee of Cumberland wrote that she first met LeConte while she worked at Walker Memorial Library with his wife, Dianne, in 1971. “He was very sociable, hard working, […]
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Gorham farmer, nearly 97, prepares for another season
Albert Erlon Mosher has lived and worked on his ancestors’ Long View Farm he took over from his father in 1967, carrying on a tradition that began in 1738.