Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 12
Seeking old farm photos Gorham Historical Society is seeking old farm/farming photos of Gorham for a project at its headquarters in the Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, 28 Cherry Hill Road. “You can take a (good) picture and send it through (Facebook) Messenger or text them to 831-4220,” the society wrote in an […]
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Community group opposing Gorham Connector discusses alternatives
A coalition run by volunteers, Mainers for Smarter Transportation, held a community forum about the Gorham Connector, with all present opposing it.
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 12
Planning Board rescheduled The Planning Board meeting Monday was canceled and the next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Historical society reminder The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society first fall meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at its headquarters and museum, 100 Main St. […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 12
Domestic violence community conversation Local women whose lives were affected by domestic violence will share their stories and lead a community conversation Monday evening, Sept. 16, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The conversation is part of the statewide “Let’s Talk About It” tour, led by Finding Our Voices, […]
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Candidates vie for Gorham council, school committee seats
James Hager Jr., Janet Kuech, George Vercelli and David Willis are competing for two council seats. Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross are not seeking reelection.
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3 vie for Westbrook mayor; contests for two council seats and one for School Committee
Lynda Adams and Lawrence “Larry” McWilliams are challenging acting Mayor David Morse for the remainder of former Mayor Michael Foley’s term, expiring next year.
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Initial approval for Gorham Village development; White Birch Lane still in works
The Gorham Village project has tentative approval to move forward with Phase 1, with the understanding it may be revoked.
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Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
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Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awards resiliency grants
Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.