Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Union of Maine Visual Artists to host holiday pop-up show and sale
The nonprofit group hopes the downtown Portland show will draw shoppers new to its offerings and help its artists build community.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 16
Drouin dancers set for Macy’s parade Nineteen student dancers from Drouin Dance Center of Westbrook will perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Nov. 23. The dancers include are Melorra Fournier, Elspeth Migliore, and Dori Ross of Westbrook; Tessa McNally of Gorham; Alana Coreau of Gray; Eliza Albert and Abigail Rubin of […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 16
Cemetery wreath deadline Orders of wreaths to be placed on veterans’ graves at the South Buxton Cemetery must be received by Friday, Nov. 24. Wreaths will be placed by volunteers at 9 a.m. Dec. 16 preceding a Wreaths Across America memorial service at noon in conjunction with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 16
Economic development strategic plan sought The town is seeking proposals to create an economic development strategic plan, which would include a market analysis and local asset assessment, to help guide policies. “The goal is to establish a benchmark of findings and data from which a plan to create and maintain a strong, vibrant local economy […]
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Presumpscot Regional Land Trust director leaves widespread legacy
The land trust has tripled its land conservation under Rachelle Curran Apse’s watch. Apse is stepping down as executive director next month.
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Gorham dog owners face new fines for failing to clean up after them
Dogs also must be leashed on town property and are banned from playing surfaces at athletic fields.
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Shepard retires after nine years on Gorham Town Council
The former town police chief receives praise for his dedication and service to Gorham.
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Westbrook receives federal award for hiring veterans
The city has received a 2023 Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 9
Thanksgiving meals Planning for the 14th annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community is well underway. The volunteer-prepared meals can be picked up at Mister Bagel on New Portland Road on Thanksgiving Day or can be delivered to residents. Volunteer Roxanne Moody said last year 133 free meals with 152 pounds of turkey were distributed. To […]