Book sale – Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook. Plant sale – Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Gorham Garden Club, Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: May 23
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, May 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco Italian night supper – Saturday, May 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Italian cuisine, salad bar and dessert. $12, […]
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Gorham, Westbrook Memorial Day ceremonies
Memorial Day observances Gorham 9 a.m., VFW 10879 ceremony, Hillside Cemetery, Huston Road 10 a.m., parade lineup on Lincoln Street (closes street 10-11 a.m.) 11 a.m., parade steps off, proceeding along South and Main streets to Eastern Cemetery for a ceremony Westbrook 8 a.m., American Legion posts 62 and 197 ceremony at Veterans Rest and […]
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Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe
George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column ‘What’s Up.’ He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.
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Skeletal remains found on Gorham property
Local police and the Maine State Police major crimes unit are investigating the discovery made by a utility crew.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: May 16
Parade signup Those wishing to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade need to register with the Recreation Department. The parade will roll out at 11 a.m. May 27 from the intersection of Lincoln and South streets and proceed on South Street and along Main Street to Eastern Cemetery for a ceremony and Veterans of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham council OKs combined $77.4M budget
The municipal $23.9 million budget passed 6-1 and the $53.4 million school budget, 6-0.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Democrats Sato, Siegel vie in party primary for House District 109
Democratic Rep. James Boyle is not running for reelection, and Alan Livingston is running as the Republican nominee.
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Gorham council moves White Birch Lane extension forward
The board voted 5-2 for the extension, with board Chair Suzanne Phillips and Councilor Phil Gagnon opposed.
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University of Southern Maine announces layoffs to take effect Friday
The UMaine System school says it is ending the Russell Scholars program and eliminating several management positions, but would not say how many employees would be laid off.