For over a year a group of citizens, town officials and leaders collaborated in the development of a master plan for Robie Park. The process involved surveys, public meetings, a charette and outreach events. The culmination of this transparent work was the Town Council adoption of a master plan a few months ago. In less […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford students not allowed to use cellphones in school
The new policy will be in effect when the school year begins.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 15
Stormwater system updated Gorham Public Works Department staff broke ground on Aug. 6 on a project to upgrade the stormwater system at the municipal center, according to an announcement from the town. “Currently, runoff from the municipal center enters Railroad Brook untreated. Thanks to this project, runoff from the site will be treated by two […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Aug. 15
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, seating at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.; UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls, coffee or punch, and homemade dessert. $12, $8 children. For takeout orders, call 892-5363 by 5 p.m. Friday. Buxton […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local project funding requests headed to U.S. Senate for consideration
An appropriations bill that funds projects totaling $48.1 million in Cumberland County has come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration. This list was distributed by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine requested $5 million to expand and update facilities. • […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 8
Nomination papers open Nomination papers are available for elected town positions with Election Day set for Nov. 5, Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors announced. Expiring Town Council terms this fall are those of councilors Lee Pratt and Virginia Wilder Cross, along with School Committee members Nicole Yeo-Fisher and Anne Schools. Each of the positions is for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Aug. 8
Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. 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. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham schools seek $12 million to fund projects
A public hearing on the referendum will be held before the November voting, but a date has not yet been set.
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Wild Blueberry Weekend a tasty celebration of Maine
The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state’s wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country’s wild blueberries.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 1
All about sea turtles Kids can attend a discussion about sea turtles, hosted by the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Marine Mammals of Maine will present the program, teaching about sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation and the threats they face in Maine and around the world. […]