A Gorham woman is suing the town for denying a request for a home building permit to modify her property to allow first-floor access for her sister, who uses a wheelchair.
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Bonny Eagle High School teacher receives Presidential Award
Beth Hayden, a math teacher at Bonny Eagle High School, was one of this year’s recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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Gorham High School students return Tuesday after police trace threat to Kentucky
The high school was evacuated Monday and students were sent home after the school received a threatening voicemail.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 23
Little League signup Little League registrations are available at westbrookmelittleleague.com. Scholarship assistance is available for families in need by emailing president@westbrookmelittleleague.com for details. The league is offering volunteer opportunities. “We need you to make this season amazing for the kids. Every family is encouraged to sign up for a volunteer role,” the organization posted online. […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 23
Mom’s coffee hour Fridays are for moms. They meet for coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It’s a free, social support group for all moms including those expecting, according to the Recreation Department. This support group is hosted by Rachel Pelletier of Mamabear Fitness […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 23
Blood drive The Gorham Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., in Gorham. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org/give. Senior center The Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through […]
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Buxton’s Salmon Falls Bridge goes to bid later this year
An MDOT spokesman said the construction bid will likely go out in October. The cost has risen from an estimated $8 million last January to $10.4 million.
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Damaged Babb’s Bridge under repair; Driveway Guys vow to step up
Repairs, estimated to cost about $110,000, are already underway after construction materials arrived earlier than expected, according to an MDOT spokesman.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 16
Seniors reminder Westbrook Senior Citizens will be served a haddock meal at noon Monday, Jan. 20, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Registrations are necessary as soon as possible by calling Sharon Darche at 415-8092. Drouin Dance Company students will entertain. Redwood Society events The Redwood Society, for those age 50-plus, has several free […]