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Gorham schools seek $12 million to fund projects

by Robert Lowell August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

A public hearing on the referendum will be held before the November voting, but a date has not yet been set.

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Parking garage weathers latest drenching

by Robert Lowell August 6, 2024August 7, 2024

Minor damage to fire alarm pull stations was reported, but the garage remains open.

Lakes Region Sportsman: Warmer waters mean deeper lines, but salmon still abundant

by Tom Roth August 2, 2024July 29, 2024

I picked up the Cyrus father and sons team at Point Sebago as the sun was lighting up the big bay. We motored out to one of my favorite spots and started setting lines. I typically run two downrigger lines for lake trout and two fly rods for salmon, but the salmon have gone a […]

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Westbrook Notes: Aug. 1

by Robert Lowell August 1, 2024July 31, 2024

Activities at the Common The Walker Memorial Library will host a storytime at the Common at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2. On Saturday, an art bus will be at the Common with free craft activities for kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming concerts Vallee Square free concerts continue at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. […]

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Gorham Notes: Aug. 1

by Robert Lowell August 1, 2024July 31, 2024

All about sea turtles Kids can attend a discussion about sea turtles, hosted by the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Marine Mammals of Maine will present the program, teaching about sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation and the threats they face in Maine and around the world. […]

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Buxton Notes: Aug. 1

by Robert Lowell August 1, 2024July 31, 2024

Bonny Eagle senior gets Mitchell scholarship Bonny Eagle High School senior Kallie Warner was named to the 2024 list of Mitchell Institute scholarship recipients. She is among 184 students statewide to be given the awards. The Mitchell Institute is a Maine-based nonprofit and research organization founded by U.S. Senator George Mitchell. Its goal is to […]

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Gorham Notes: July 25

by Robert Lowell July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Historical society hours Gorham Historical Society and museum will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. on two Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 21, in the restored Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, 28 Cherry Hill Road. The society can also be open by appointment by calling the archivist, Kelly Dearborn, at 831-4220. The society […]

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Westbrook Notes: July 25

by Robert Lowell July 25, 2024July 24, 2024

Activities at the Common Summer lunches for kids will be held at the Westbrook Common at noon Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26. Walker Memorial Library staff will host a storytime for kids at 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday. A Fiesta Global, sharing global music for kids, starts at 11 a.m. Friday. On Sunday, […]