Street sweeping Gorham Public Works has started rough street sweeping and will begin scheduled street sweeping as weather permits. The schedule includes all Gorham school property during vacation week April 15-19. For a street schedule, go to gorham-me.org under “News.” Updates to the schedule will be made public as soon as the dates are determined. […]
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Buxton Notes: March 21
Stop for school buses Buxton Police Department reports seeing “too many vehicles not stopping for school buses” while picking up children. Under Maine law, passing a stopped school bus is a Class E crime and drivers face a minimum $250 fine for a first offense and a mandatory 30-day license suspension for a second offense […]
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Smiling Hill Farm ready to ‘fight back’ against proposed Gorham Connector route
The Maine Turnpike Authority, which proposes buying 47.3 acres of Smiling Hill Farm for the new road, will hold a community meeting on the project Monday in Gorham.
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Gorham’s Bobcat Betty recovering from injuries
The animal will need six more weeks of rehabilitation to heal after being hit by a car, according to her rescuer, Police Sgt. Ted Hatch.
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Everything maple on tap this weekend
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.
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Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
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Westbrook Notes: March 14
March Meltdown fun this Friday Hot cocoa and snacks, pizza, crafts, games and face painting will be part of the March Meltdown event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Walker Street field. Westbrook police will participate in the event, sponsored by Avesta Housing. “Melt boredom away with us,” the police […]
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Buxton Notes: March 14
Free Easter egg hunt The Hollis-Buxton Dorcas Society is sponsoring a free Easter egg hunt for ages 10 and under at 10 a.m. March 30 at the Tory Hill soccer field on Route 202. There will be a separate area for children 3 and under. Families must bring their own baskets or buckets. The Easter […]
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Gorham Notes: March 14
Garden Project meeting An informational session on the Gorham Garden Project will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Recreation Department at 75 South St. The Gorham Village Alliance is sponsoring the meeting for gardeners interested in creating gardens in public spaces. CMP tree work Central Maine Power announced that its contractors […]
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Gorham council approves makeover for Robie Park
A new master plan with park improvements receives unanimous Town Council support.