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Gorham Notes: July 23

Town clerk restores service The Town Clerk’s Office has transitioned back to serving the public with no appointment necessary during normal business hours. All other offices at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., will remain by appointment-only until otherwise announced. To make an appointment with Code Enforcement, Assessing, Planning, Economic Development, Recreation or the […]

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Looking Back: July 23

July 26, 1995 An unnamed tipster who was stopped at Church and Main streets in Westbrook saw three men running from behind Peoples Heritage Bank after it was robbed of $16,430 on July 17. Then, on Bridge Street, the tipster saw the same three running into the park at Saccarappa Falls. He saw two of […]

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Gorham Notes: July 16

Grassholes to entertain The World Famous Grassholes will entertain with bluegrass music from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Robie Softball Field, 28 Ball Park Road, in the free summer concert series sponsored by Gorham Recreation Department. Parking is available at Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., or the lot at the municipal center. […]

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Looking Back: July 16

July 19, 1995 Police won’t say how much money three men got when they robbed the Peoples Heritage Bank office, 835 Main St., Westbrook, around 2:30 p.m. Monday. About 15 people, customers and employees, were in the bank when the men entered, wearing silk stocking masks over their heads. Police are not sure which door […]

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Gorham Notes: July 9

Gorham festival pared back The pandemic has scaled back Gorham’s plans to celebrate the state’s anniversary. “Right now just planning a parade with a Maine-themed float contest in honor of Maine’s 200th and fireworks. Things that can be done with social distancing,” Suzanne Phillips, Town Council chairperson, said this week. Phillips said fireworks are scheduled […]