Screenings, discussions and other events are taking place outdoors and inside throughout Portland.
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Gorham School Committee urges voters to reject reduced budget next week
The school board says the $48.2 million budget is too low and should be rejected so it can work out a compromise with the Town Council.
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Robie Park protection draws a crowd in Gorham
Gorham residents say they want the 6.7-acre green space to be accessible to everyone and improved with benches, restrooms and more trees.
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Running strong in Westbrook
More than 420 racers crossed the finish line at the 10th annual Westbrook Strong 5K last weekend and 37 kids ran in the Matt Sprint.
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Regional crisis response team running short on volunteers
Local first responders and hospitals rely on the nonprofit organization to provide emergency support to people in the middle of an unexpected crisis.
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Jobs in jeopardy after Gorham council cuts $2 million from school budget
The cuts could eliminate over a dozen existing positions, including the assistant superintendent.
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Gorham fixes $849,000 mistake in rejected school budget
A revised $50.6 million budget has been sent to the Town Council for approval.
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Ice rink, pickleball courts unlikely to be added to Westbrook recreation area in near future
The City Council will take a final vote on the ice rink and pickleball courts at an upcoming meeting.
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Mingle with cats at new Meow Lounge in Westbrook
The first of its kind in Maine, the cat cafe allows customers to enjoy the company of adoptable cats and human company, too, in a community setting.
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‘You knew everyone in town’: Lifelong Gorham resident reflects on his 100 years
John Alden, who will be 101 in September, remembers picking strawberries for 2 cents a box and operating a ski tow on the family’s land with his father.