GORHAM — Thirty volunteers are pitching in to make sure folks in Gorham and beyond don’t miss out on a traditional turkey meal on Thanksgiving. They’ll even deliver. This is the 10th year for the dinner provided by local donors and volunteers and organized by Roxanne Moody. Her daughter, Heather, owner of the Mister Bagel […]
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Nault promoted to deputy police chief in Gorham
GORHAM — Michael Nault, who worked his way up through the ranks of the Gorham Police Department from patrol officer to lieutenant, has been promoted to deputy chief. Nault on Nov. 14 was sworn in by his mother-in-law, retired Town Clerk Connie Loughran, at a ceremony at the municipal center. As deputy chief, Nault will […]
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Gorham council remains opposed to USM name change
GORHAM — The Gorham Town Council stands firm in its opposition to a proposed University of Southern Maine name change, Chairwoman Suzanne Phillips said Tuesday. The University of Maine System Board of Trustees announced Monday it has authorized leadership to seek approval from the Legislature to change the USM name to the University of Maine […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Be a Santa to a Senior Home Instead Senior Care is once again offering the community a chance to spread some cheer to local seniors who may not have anyone with whom to share the holidays. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 14
Nov. 16, 1994 Even though major changes in the post office traffic patterns are in the works, Westbrook aldermen are ready to give their OK on Nov. 21 to a traffic light at the intersection of Main and Spring streets. Aldermen voted 5-0 on the first reading last week to give permission to the Maine […]
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Gorham councilors deny Kuech seat at table
Janet Kuech, newly elected to the Town Council, said she will sue the town over her disqualification as an elected official because she is a school employee.
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Honoring veterans in Gorham
Gorham pays tribute to veterans Monday at Town Hall.
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Veterans Day observances planned in Gorham, Westbrook
GORHAM — Gorham and Westbrook both will observe Veterans Day with ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 11. The activities in Gorham, sponsored by Gorham Community Access Media and Baxter Memorial Library, will get underway at 10 a.m. at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. The program includes a performance by the Gorham Police Honor Guard, […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 7
Record named Assistant Superintendent of the Year Christopher Record, the assistant superintendent for the Gorham School Department, has been named Maine’s 2020 Assistant Superintendent of the Year for his commitment and focus on creating an environment where all students can learn, according to the Maine School Superintendents Association. “Record has led the Gorham School Department […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 7
Nov. 9, 1994 About 100 new jobs will be created in Westbrook next year with a $4.5 million expansion of IDEXX Laboratories Inc., on Eisenhower Drive. The company will start renovating and moving into an additional 90,000-square-foot building in January, and is scheduled to have the project done by July. The space was formerly occupied […]