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Gorham Notes: May 2

Ouellette awarded PWD scholarship Abigail Ouellette of Gorham was chosen as the recipient of the $1,500 DiPietro Memorial Scholarship from the Portland Water District last week. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern Maine studying environmental science, according to an announcement. She is already making an impact in the field and has […]

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Letter: With Gorham development, bypass needed for added traffic

My name is Hans Hansen. My wife and I built a 25-acre business park at South Gorham Crossing. As part of this business park, a medical facility, a daycare and Cumberland Farms have been developed. In addition, three mixed-use lots, 12 senior house lots and walking trails with rest areas have been approved by the […]

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Forum: Gorham Connector will reduce congestion and make roads safer

Traffic is paralyzed on south Gorham roads nearly every morning and late afternoon. The area is reputed to suffer from the most congested traffic in Maine. One must go to Massachusetts to find anything comparable. When the Gorham Bypass was opened in 2008, it relieved Gorham’s Main Street from daily freight and commuter traffic built […]

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Gorham Notes: April 25

Knights 5K race The Knights of Columbus at Saint Anne’s Church have announced its second annual 5K race will take place at 9 a.m. May 18. The race starts and ends at the church at 299 Main St. The organization aims to raise $4,000 to go to local charities, scholarships, food pantries, Maine Special Olympics […]

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We Love Sales: April 25

Two-day book sale – Friday, May 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Shaw Gym, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Friends of Baxter Memorial Library. Event includes a train show by Maine3Railers. Plant sale and raffle – Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. Sponsored […]

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We Love to Eat: April 25

Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 families. Takeout available. Casco pie supper – Saturday, April 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s and more pies. Salads and dessert. $12, […]