GHS robot ready to roll The Gorham High School robotics team, NorthernForce 172, Monday fine-tuned its robot at Lanco Assembly Systems in Westbrook for regional competition. The team competes Friday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 1, at the Verizon Center in Manchester, N.H., for an opportunity to advance to international competition in Atlanta, Ga. Admission […]

(pull quote) – “It sounded like something from outer space hitting the earth. It was huge.” – a neighbor, Lori Arsenault. One trucker is dead and another in critical condition Wednesday following an accident Monday at an intersection where Gorham officials have long wanted a red light. Gorham police said Bruce W. Blow, 56, of […]

Gagnon on dean’s list Renee Gagnon has been named to the dean’s list for the fall term at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. Gagnon is a fourth-year student majoring in rehabilitation and disability studies. Connolly in historical special Professor Michael C. Connolly will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]

Gagnon on dean’s list Renee Gagnon has been named to the dean’s list for the fall term at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. Gagnon is a fourth-year student majoring in rehabilitation and disability studies. Connolly in historical special Professor Michael C. Connolly will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]

Home from England Susan Rappold has returned to Gorham after a recent month-long visit to England, where she was born. Rappold traveled to the County of Devon, which she said is about a three-hour train ride from London. She helped her brother move after undergoing surgery. “It was nice to see my family,” Rappold said. […]

The Westbrook American reported on Feb. 13, 1963, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicely of Mighty Street were to leave Feb. 20 for two weeks at Ormand Beach, Fla. They were also to visit relatives in North Carolina. In Buxton, Rachel Hartford of Groveville, daughter of Mrs. Clayton Hartford, was elected president of the French Club […]

Longfellow insights I have just begun reading a 1911 edition of Brander Matthews’ “Introduction to American Literature.” It belonged to my father’s cousin, Adria Hutchinson Grimsley, born in Berlin, N.H. She was a librarian in Philadelphia for many years, before she retired in Portland. I was particularly interested in the chapter on Longfellow (1882-1887). He […]

In the next few weeks, the Gorham Planning Board will take final action on the proposed asphalt plant and quarry operation on Mosher Road. Neighbors need to show up at the final hearing and voice their concerns. I have been following the details of this proposal for months and I believe approval will result in […]

Seventeen Gorham High School junior and senior boys will compete this week for a title, along with bragging rights, in what’s called the “Mr. GHS Pageant.” A faculty panel of five, unnamed as a surprise, will judge the pageant at 7 p.m. Friday in the McCormack Performing Arts Center at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill […]

Seventeen Gorham High School junior and senior boys will compete this week for a title, along with bragging rights, in what’s called the “Mr. GHS Pageant.” A faculty panel of five, unnamed as a surprise, will judge the pageant at 7 p.m. Friday in the McCormack Performing Arts Center at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill […]