Blood drive Memorial Post 197 of the American,Legion is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at 300 Conant St. (Route 25), Westbrook. As a thank you, blood and platelet donors will receive a “We’re all in this together” T-shirt by mail while supplies last. To donate, download […]
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Letter: ‘Campaign of constant grievance’ logic does not follow
I agree with John Balentine’s opinion that Mainers have heard many “hair-brained” schemes and lies during the current pandemic: it’s all somebody else’s fault, it’ll all be over soon – like a miracle! – and a swig of chlorine bleach could be a cure. I agree it can be hard for some people to distinguish […]
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Looking Back: May 28
May 31, 1995 Westbrook School Superintendent Edward F. Connolly has been on medical leave since January and is expected to continue so until his retirement is official on July 22. His place has been taken by Assistant Superintendent Robert Hall, who has been named interim superintendent for the 1995-96 school year. Hall said Connolly had […]
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Gorham fire chief to leave post after 36 years
Robert Lefevbre will retire in July.
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State hires Gorham company to produce half a million face shields
Flowfold, partnering with L.L. Bean, plans to double production of the protection gear for health workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
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Letter: ‘Campaign of constant grievance’ logic does not follow
I agree with John Balentine’s opinion that Mainers have heard many harebrained schemes and lies during the current pandemic: it’s all somebody else’s fault, it’ll all be over soon – like a miracle! – and a swig of chlorine bleach could be a cure. I agree it can be hard for some people to distinguish […]
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Looking Back: May 21
May 24, 1995 Students at Gorham High School recently got together and raised $684 for the Oklahoma City relief fund and are challenging other area high schools to match their total. On April 19, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by a bomb and 168 people died and more than […]
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Proposed solar farm in Gorham up for review June 1
The Planning Board asks for more information about a fence between the solar array and two property abutters.
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Gorham Notes: May 21
Ready for Memorial Day Red Cross blood drives The American Red Cross is providing three upcoming blood donation opportunities in Gorham. They are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23, Robie Gym, South Street; and 1-6 p.m., May […]
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Gorham council orders no tax hike in school budget
Superintendent Heather Perry says that will entail cutting $700,000 from the schools’ $43.1 million proposal.