Concerned Citizens of Gorham has launched a new Web site to aid in its fight against the Mosher Road asphalt plant and quarry proposed by Shaw Brothers Construction Inc. The group is concerned about what it sees as the potentially negative health, environmental and economic impacts associated with the plant, and is specifically opposing the […]
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Lawmaker hosts Scarborough forum on energy, climate change
State Sen. Phil Bartlett will host a forum on energy and climate change, Monday at 7 p.m., at Scarborough Town Hall. “Global warming is a seminal issue for our generation,” said Bartlett in a prepared statement. “Our children and grandchildren will judge us by how we respond in the face of this looming crisis, whether […]
Lawmaker hosts Scarborough forum on energy, climate change
State Sen. Phil Bartlett will host a forum on energy and climate change, Monday at 7 p.m., at Scarborough Town Hall. “Global warming is a seminal issue for our generation,” said Bartlett in a prepared statement. “Our children and grandchildren will judge us by how we respond in the face of this looming crisis, whether […]
Lawmaker hosts Scarborough forum on energy, climate change
State Sen. Phil Bartlett will host a forum on energy and climate change, Monday at 7 p.m., at Scarborough Town Hall. “Global warming is a seminal issue for our generation,” said Bartlett in a prepared statement. “Our children and grandchildren will judge us by how we respond in the face of this looming crisis, whether […]
Candlight memorial for Buxton's 'Glad lady'
A candlelight memorial service for Ethel Lewis will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at the Lewis Farm, 743 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Lewis died after being struck by a van on Dec. 4 in front of her home. Her granddaughter, Annette Brown said. The public is invited. Ethel Lewis was widely […]
Candlight memorial for Buxton's 'Glad lady'
A candlelight memorial service for Ethel Lewis will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at the Lewis Farm, 743 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Lewis died after being struck by a van on Dec. 4 in front of her home. Her granddaughter, Annette Brown said. The public is invited. Ethel Lewis was widely […]
All-day scrapping event benefits voke students
“Scrapping for Skills USA” is a benefit scrapbooking event scheduled for Saturday at the Westbrook High School cafeteria, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Those attending should bring their own supplies, cartridges and mats. A Cricut papercutting machine will be set up with two cartridges. Lunch, snacks and prizes will be provided. A Creative Memories consultant, Rhonda […]
All-day scrapping event benefits voke students
“Scrapping for Skills USA” is a benefit scrapbooking event scheduled for Saturday at the Westbrook High School cafeteria, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Those attending should bring their own supplies, cartridges and mats. A Cricut papercutting machine will be set up with two cartridges. Lunch, snacks and prizes will be provided. A Creative Memories consultant, Rhonda […]
School budget chart info
School district Proposed budget athletic budget enrollment Gorham $29.4 million $456,0000 2,740 Westbrook $29 million $510,000 2,524
Gorham Remembered
The current U.S. Post Office, built in 1999 off Mechanic Street, replaced its forerunner, at left, at 54 Main St. The new post office is located on the site of the former F.S. Plummer lumber and hardware business. The old post office site became part of an expansion of Gorham Savings Bank, next door at […]