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Three vie for two seats on Gorham School Committee

by Robert Lowell October 10, 2019October 22, 2019

On the Nov. 5 ballot are incumbent Stewart McCallister, political newcomer James Brockman and former Town Council Chairman Philip T. Gagnon Jr.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Oct. 10

October 10, 2019October 7, 2019

Antique tractor day The annual Antique Tractor Plow Day is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Parsons Farm, 322 Buck St. Bob Parsons expects several vintage tractors to be on display and actually plowing corn fields at the farm. Parsons is hoping the weather will cooperate for a good turnout. Breakfast […]

American Journal

Centuries take toll on old academy at USM

by Robert Lowell October 10, 2019October 9, 2019

The historic Gorham Academy on the University of Maine’s Gorham campus is in need of repairs, but while USM is responsible for the upkeep, some say the building’s board should be playing a role.

American Journal

Looking Back: Oct. 10

October 10, 2019October 3, 2019

Oct. 12, 1994 The South African-based Sappi has reached agreement with Scott Paper Co. of Philadelphia to buy the S.D. Warren paper division for $1.6 billion, it was announced Monday. “I’m not in a position to comment on very detailed operation plans. Our plan would be to expand any operations, however, not shrink them,” Michiel […]

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Boys Soccer: Gorham over Windham 3-0

by Adam Birt October 8, 2019October 9, 2019

It took the Rams a little while to heat up, but they finished decisively against the Eagles.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Oct. 3

October 3, 2019October 2, 2019

Schools win $25,000 grant for food security program The Gorham School Department Tuesday was awarded a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood assist grant to bolster food security for students. Elated faculty members Heather Whitaker and Jennifer Baker received the check in a ceremony at Gorham Middle School. Whitaker, a finalist for Maine’s Teacher of the Year, […]

American Journal

Looking Back: Oct. 3

October 3, 2019September 29, 2019

Oct. 5, 1994 John Tompkins, the man hired to provide facts and figures, reported Monday that Westbrook could save money by setting up a new municipal power district. His report apparently turned off any thoughts city leaders had about postponing a Nov. 8 referendum on setting up the power district. Tompkins was hired last month […]

American Journal

Gorham commission wants to add four more historic sites

by Robert Lowell October 3, 2019October 2, 2019

GORHAM — Noah Miner, chairman of the town’s Historic Preservation Commission, Tuesday asked the Town Council to amend an ordinance to include four town historic sites. The commission is seeking a new category in the town’s Historic Preservation Ordinance for historic sites to include the old burial yard on South Street, the town clock, Civil […]