Free community supper – Saturday, Dec. 28, 5-6 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs, and dessert. Eat in or take out. $10, $5 children under […]
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Class acts to ring in New Year Gorham 2025
This year, the celebration wraps up with a laser light show set to music indoors instead of a firework show.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 19
Historical calendars The 2025 Gorham Historical Society calendars with the theme “Gone But Not Forgotten” are available for $10 each. The calendars can be purchased at Gorham town offices, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; or by calling historical society President Suzie Phillips at 892-9847. Blood drive The American Red Cross is […]
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Gorham veteran remembers Iraq suicide bombing 20 years ago
Critically wounded, Staff Sgt. Harold “Butch” Freeman of Gorham survived the Christmastime bombing. Portland Press Herald Columnist Bill Nemitz and Photographer Gregory Rec were at the scene. “People need to remember,” Nemitz said last week.
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Gorham man, paralyzed at 16, finds peace and hope in each small win
A lot has changed in Jack Weeks’ life, including coming to terms with the accident that changed nearly every aspect of his days.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 12
Youth craft session Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., is hosting a special holiday craft session for ages 2-6 on Monday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. “We would like to invite you to come make a special gift to give to someone you love this holiday season,” the library wrote in an announcement. For more […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 12
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10 at the door, $5 under 12. Order takeout in advance at ticket table or between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 854-9157. […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Dec. 12
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonny Eagle Middle School, 92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton. Free admission, crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, 10-minute Christmas mini photo sessions and more. All proceeds benefit a BEMS student who needs a lifesaving seizure dog. To rent a table or for more information, contact hrhoades@bonnyeagle.org. St. […]
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Gorham seeks ridership boost for Husky Bus
Gorham hopes to raise community awareness of the availability of riding the Husky Bus. “Public transit is a great deal for the town,” Town Councilor Seven Siegel said in a recent interview at a Gorham bus stop. Greater Portland Metro’s Husky Bus to Gorham was initially instituted to shuttle University of Southern Maine students […]
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People and Business: Dec. 4
Hires, promotions, appointments Alicia Napolitano of Gorham was hired at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust as vice president, senior treasury sales officer. She was previously senior corporate services officer at Bangor Savings Bank. Adam Owen has joined InterMed, beginning the new interventional pain medicine specialty. Owen is board certified in anesthesia and pain medicine and will […]