Porter to spend time with family, travel Brian Porter, retiring as assistant superintendent of schools in Gorham, said in an email to the American Journal that he plans “to step back for a bit” and enjoy time with family and friends, along with traveling, outdoor time and photography. “I have absolutely enjoyed my tenure with […]
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Hose connection blamed for Westbrook gasoline spill
Fuel did not reach storm drains or the Presumpscot River, according to City Administrator Jerre Bryant.
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Gorham council declares May Bike Month
Residents using bicycling to get around can ease parking issues, benefit businesses and improve health.
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Westbrook council backs $95M budget, taxes rise 10.8%
The $95 million budget raises taxes 10.8% and property taxes are up to $18.48 per thousand dollars.
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Buxton Notes: May 2
‘Wizard of Oz’ at BEHS The Bonny Eagle High School Drama Club presents three performances of “The Wizard of Oz.” Show dates and times are 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 11 The school is located at 700 Saco Road in Standish. Tickets are $10, only available at […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Sebago Lake seeing the best spring smelt run in years
I met my three clients at the boat launch at Sebago Lake State Park bright and early. This year the smelt ran hard up the Songo River and I wanted to get in on the early morning run as the fish congregate at the end of the river, along with their predators – salmon and […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 2
Business students stand out at summit Seven Westbrook Regional Vocational Center’s Tech II Business students attended the Virtual Enterprise Youth Business Summit in New York City last month. They became one of 30 teams from more than 230 to be recognized for their entrepreneurial sales pitch, earning bronze. WRVC business teacher Brenda Dolloff prepared the […]
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Gorham Notes: May 2
Ouellette awarded PWD scholarship Abigail Ouellette of Gorham was chosen as the recipient of the $1,500 DiPietro Memorial Scholarship from the Portland Water District last week. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern Maine studying environmental science, according to an announcement. She is already making an impact in the field and has […]
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Motorcyclist dies in Gorham crash, witness sought
Nolan Irish of Gorham was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Tuesday, April 30.