McCallister resigns from School Committee Superintendent Heather Perry announced in her Jan. 10 online blog that Stewart McCallister resigned from the seven-member School Committee. Perry said McCallister, who served eight years on the board, cited changes in his work schedule. Due to changes in time and commitment at work, McCallister told the board last week […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 16
Closed for MLK Day Buxton municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closures include Buxton Town Hall, Public Works, recreation, police administrative and fire/rescue administrative. The Buxton Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was an […]
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Gorham insider recalls Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame
John Stuart, a Gorham musician who had worked with the iconic folk singer, speaks about their history in the wake of Yarrow’s death Jan. 7.
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Town: South Gorham fire coverage not an issue – yet
Gorham ended the agreement to share a space at the North Scarborough Fire Station nearly three years ago, but agreed to revisit the concept in the future if necessary. So far, town officials say Gorham’s Central Station serves the area effectively.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 9
Retired cop, Vietnam veteran, dies at 77 Roland J. Bilodeau of North Fort Myers, Florida, died Dec. 24. He was a Marine Corps veteran, Westbrook Police patrol officer and member of American Legion Post 62. Bilodeau was born in Gorham. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of retired Westbrook Police Officer Roland Bilodeau,” […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 9
School safety for GHS families Gorham High School administration and the Police Department are hosting an information session on school safety and security at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the high school. Families will be updated on current best practices when it comes to school safety, including information on responses to threats and keeping […]
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 9
Donate clothes Every night, thousands of people around the world find themselves without a place to call home, an announcement on the town’s website said. “They face unimaginable challenges, struggling to meet their basic needs of food, shelter, and warmth. Among these essential needs, one item often goes unnoticed and unappreciated – socks.” So, Bar […]
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Contract zone sought for Gorham golf course project
Water and sewer extension would cost $6 to $8 million for the proposed project with 824 multifamily dwellings. “Traffic is going to be a monster,” Planning Board Chair Jim Hager said.
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Water leak at BEHS leads to early dismissal Tuesday
A pipe in the circulation system caused a significant leak, and the cleanup and heating concerns led to the decision to send students home.
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Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.