Staffing school nursing offices locally is difficult in light of a strong economy and an overall nursing shortage.
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Town manager defends referendum wording
Developer Susan Duchaine says the Nov. 5 vote allowing the town to borrow money for an industrial park is invalid because of wording left off the ballot.
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Three seek vacant Buxton Selectboard seat
BUXTON — Three candidates have filed nomination papers to fill the term on the Board of Selectmen left vacant in October when Jean Harmon resigned. Clifford Emery, Caleb Porter and Francis Pulsoni filed papers by Monday’s deadline at 4:30 p.m., according to Assistant Town Clerk Ruth Scheibenpflug. The term expires in June 2020. An election […]
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Westbrook teenager charged with making threat that closed 2 Portland high schools
The 17-year-old boy terrorized students with posts on Snapchat that included images of a gun, police say.
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Gorham volunteers back for another round of Thanksgiving service
GORHAM — Thirty volunteers are pitching in to make sure folks in Gorham and beyond don’t miss out on a traditional turkey meal on Thanksgiving. They’ll even deliver. This is the 10th year for the dinner provided by local donors and volunteers and organized by Roxanne Moody. Her daughter, Heather, owner of the Mister Bagel […]
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Nault promoted to deputy police chief in Gorham
GORHAM — Michael Nault, who worked his way up through the ranks of the Gorham Police Department from patrol officer to lieutenant, has been promoted to deputy chief. Nault on Nov. 14 was sworn in by his mother-in-law, retired Town Clerk Connie Loughran, at a ceremony at the municipal center. As deputy chief, Nault will […]
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Gorham council remains opposed to USM name change
GORHAM — The Gorham Town Council stands firm in its opposition to a proposed University of Southern Maine name change, Chairwoman Suzanne Phillips said Tuesday. The University of Maine System Board of Trustees announced Monday it has authorized leadership to seek approval from the Legislature to change the USM name to the University of Maine […]
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Sanphy bows out amid thanks
Democrats nominate Michael Shaughnessy for the At-large council seat being vacated by Mayor-elect Mike Foley.
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Westbrook council pays respects to colleague Ann Peoples
The former councilor and legislator is remembered as a devoted advocate for Westbrook, a mentor and a friend.