50 years ago The American Journal reported on Dec. 4 ,1974, that Hannah Adams, curator of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland, was to speak about the Wadsworth family when Gorham Historical Society met on Dec. 9. U.S. taxpayers’ debt The U.S. Treasury Department reported on Nov. 27 that the U.S. public debt was $36,090,597,225,804.43. […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 5
Gorham homemade bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 7, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or take out. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. $10; $5, under 12. Follow us on Facebook for updates: facebook.com/whiterockcommunityclub Senior lunch – Wednesday, Dec. 11, […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 28
Trash collection Trash will not be collected for routes normally collected on Thursday, Nov. 28, but will be collected on Friday, Nov. 29. Residents should have each bag tagged and curbside by 7 a.m. For more information or questions, call the Public Works Office at 222-4950 or email Gorham Public Works at dpw@gorham.me.us. Some trails […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 28
Christmas fair – Friday. Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Handmade crafts. Christmas Marketplace – Friday, Dec. 6, 2-6 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handmade crafts, breads, baked goods, pickles and more. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 28
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, and $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Dec. 4, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
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Demand for English adult education courses outpaces class space in Portland region
More than 1,000 adults looking to learn English are sitting on local waitlists. Programs like those in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham are looking at collaborative solutions.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 21
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Crafts, greenery, bake sale, knitted items, raffle for queen-sized quilt or $100 gift card to Pit Stop Fuel or Christmas basket full of goodies, used Christmas decorations, used jewelry, and RADA knives. Chowda or sandwiches for […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 21
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Free, takeout Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 28. Meals can be picked up […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Burn Off the Turkey 5K The annual Burn Off the Turkey 5K road race will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 30 at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. Sign up online at gorhamme.myrec.com, though online registration closes Monday, Nov. 25. Registration, with a T-shirt, for the first 150 who sign up is $25, […]
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Crow in Gorham tests positive for West Nile virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention tested the bird last week, the town announced Tuesday.
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