Reynolds appointed to School Committee Jaci Reynolds has been appointed to fill the slot left open by the recent resignation of longtime School Committee member Stewart McCallister. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Reynolds will serve until the next municipal election in June 2025. “Jaci Reynolds is new to the community of Gorham but has […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 30
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and a dessert. All proceeds are used to maintain the original one-room White Rock School House. $10, $5 children under 12. Eat-in or takeout. Gray bean supper – […]
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Gorham hit with lawsuit over zoning, handicapped matter
A Gorham woman is suing the town for denying a request for a home building permit to modify her property to allow first-floor access for her sister, who uses a wheelchair.
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Gorham High School students return Tuesday after police trace threat to Kentucky
The high school was evacuated Monday and students were sent home after the school received a threatening voicemail.
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 23
Casco “Let it Snow” supper – Saturday, Jan. 25, 4:340-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Beans, casseroles, hot dogs, salads and homemade desserts. $12, $5 under age 8. Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 child, […]
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 23
Blood drive The Gorham Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., in Gorham. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org/give. Senior center The Lakes Region Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through […]
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Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care
Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
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Damaged Babb’s Bridge under repair; Driveway Guys vow to step up
Repairs, estimated to cost about $110,000, are already underway after construction materials arrived earlier than expected, according to an MDOT spokesman.
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Gorham Notes: Jan. 16
McCallister resigns from School Committee Superintendent Heather Perry announced in her Jan. 10 online blog that Stewart McCallister resigned from the seven-member School Committee. Perry said McCallister, who served eight years on the board, cited changes in his work schedule. Due to changes in time and commitment at work, McCallister told the board last week […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]