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Buxton Notes: June 6
Town to expand Wednesday hours The town reported on its website that, effective July 3, the Town Hall will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The change is a six-month trial period after which town officials will determine whether the change will become permanent. Town Hall currently opens at 11:30 […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Sebago Lake seeing the best salmon season in decades
All through the month of May, the fishing on Sebago has been epic. I’ll venture out on a limb, but I think many anglers will agree with this statement: The salmon fishing has been the best it has been on Sebago in decades. There, I said it. But what makes the current salmon fishing so […]
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Gorham Notes: June 6
Laser show to replace New Year fireworks Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of the New Year Gorham celebration, announced a musical laser light show at the annual event will replace fireworks to welcome in 2025. “Over the past few years, the committee has considered this option to respond to environmental concerns as well as to eliminate […]
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Westbrook Notes: June 6
K-9 team recognized Westbrook Officer Kerry Clark and K-9 Desi have been honored with the Patrol Case of the Quarter by the U.S. Police Canine Association Region 9. “The pair were selected for their work on a track of a suspect on March 30 where the pair tracked from a vandalized vehicle approximately 1.25 miles […]
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Request to add to quarry regulations in Gorham rejected by council
Councilor Phil Gagnon described the proposal as too undefined.
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Free parking garage finally opens after months of delay
The garage is open 24/7 on Vertical Way.
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Westbrook ordinance permits homes, churches to act as shelters
Private homes and churches can be licensed as small emergency shelters in zones allowing single-family homes and duplexes.
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Westbrook Together Days is ready to roll
The 43rd Westbrook Together Days, a two-day, fun-filled festival featuring food, entertainment, an auction, carnival amusements and parade, kicks off Friday, May 31. The theme this year is American heroes. The Westbrook-Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event at Riverbank Park, 677 Main St, Westbrook, and thousands are expected to flock to the city […]
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EPA funds boost Westbrook River Walk plans
Westbrook hopes to go out to bid by the fall of 2025 to construct a walk on the north side of the Presumpscot River to complete a two-mile, downtown loop. Westbrook already has a River Walk on the south side of the river. The city, in a first step, is the recent recipient of a […]