Town Council approved the request to extend access through White Birch Lane to the proposed 391-unit housing development on Robie Street. Councilor Phil Gagnon objected to the council allowing Virginia Wilder Cross to vote on the matter, as she lives on an impacted street.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Ellie Sato has the experience to get to work in Augusta
This November, Gorham will elect a new state representative for District 109. I encourage you to join me in voting for Ellie Sato for state representative. Despite being several decades younger than her opponent, Ellie Sato is the more experienced candidate. Her experience working as a legislative aide in Augusta has uniquely prepared her for […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 12
Seeking old farm photos Gorham Historical Society is seeking old farm/farming photos of Gorham for a project at its headquarters in the Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, 28 Cherry Hill Road. “You can take a (good) picture and send it through (Facebook) Messenger or text them to 831-4220,” the society wrote in an […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Scarborough Leader
Community group opposing Gorham Connector discusses alternatives
A coalition run by volunteers, Mainers for Smarter Transportation, held a community forum about the Gorham Connector, with all present opposing it.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Candidates vie for Gorham council, school committee seats
James Hager Jr., Janet Kuech, George Vercelli and David Willis are competing for two council seats. Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross are not seeking reelection.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Initial approval for Gorham Village development; White Birch Lane still in works
The Gorham Village project has tentative approval to move forward with Phase 1, with the understanding it may be revoked.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Sept. 12
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $10, $5 under 12. Order takeout at 854-9157 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m., Buxton […]
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Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up
More than 5,400 people registered to vote in August, bringing the total of new registrations in Maine to nearly 23,000 so far this year.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 5
Babb’s Bridge history Gorham Historical Society will have a program about Babb’s Bridge when it meets at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at its headquarters in the Mosher Barn at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, at 28 Cherry Hill Road. The present-day, replica bridge was damaged Aug. 23 when a dump truck, too heavy for […]