Historical society plans In a wrap-up of the Gorham Historical Society spring newsletter, the society reports that Janet Benedetto has been helping with its mailings and memberships. The newsletter also said dues are $10 and will be collected in November. New this year are memberships for businesses and corporate sponsorships, offered at $50 per year. […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 27
Seniors earn Legion scholarships Dathan Tropnas and Autumn Wellington of Westbrook High School Class of 2024 each were awarded $300 American Legion scholarships on the school’s Senior Night June 4. Navy veteran and Post 62 Americanism Officer Phil Spiller presented the awards. Post 62 Commander Dennis Marrotte said Tropnas will enlist in the U.S. Navy […]
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Buxton Notes: June 27
State Police honor Buxton’s Bernhardt Buxton’s Officer Colt Bernhardt on June 14 received a Citation for Meritorious Service from the Maine State Police during the annual awards ceremony at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Bernhardt was recognized with the award for his “quick response to an incident where four troopers were struck by a vehicle […]
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Gorham school budget prevails by 2 votes after recount
The results counted 1,829 votes in favor and 1,827 against, with 3,668 ballots cast and 12 blank ballots.
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Taxes, emotion drive second Westbrook school budget referendum
School Committee Chair Suzanne Salisbury said the cuts made “were very difficult.” One resident said the budget was not enough.
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Westbrook Notes
Juneteenth freedom celebration Sunday in the park Riverbank Park, 667 Main St., in Westbrook will host a community event 1-3 p.m. on June 23 in observance of Juneteenth. The event, sponsored jointly by One Westbrook and the city of Westbrook, will feature art, poetry, music and guest speakers. There will also be a barbecue picnic, […]
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Buxton Notes: June 20
Town forms Tax Club for monthly payments Buxton has initiated a Tax Club that allows property owners to pay 10 monthly installments due on the 28th beginning in August and running through May 2025. “Failure to make timely payments will result in your removal from the Tax Club,” the town wrote on its website. “If […]
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Gorham Notes: June 20
Peanut butter drive Casco Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a peanut butter drive to help local families when schools are not in session. Donors can drop off a jar of peanut butter at Casco FCU during June. It has locations at 393 Ossipee Trail and 375 Main St. in Gorham. Gazebo concerts The free Gorham […]
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Ballot recount next week on Gorham school budget that passed by four votes
The Gorham Republican Committee launched a successful petition drive calling for the recount after the $53.4 million budget passed last week by just four votes.
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Westbrook School Committee cuts nearly $719,000 from rejected budget
The revised budget would result in an overall property tax increase of 9.38%.
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