Council Vice Chairperson Ronald Shepard, who has served on the council for nine years, is not seeking reelection in November.
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People and Business: Sept. 13
Hires, promotions, appointments Amy Lamb of the Maine Trust for Local News, formerly Maine Today Media, has been promoted to chief operating officer from her position as group vice president of financial planning and analysis. She’s been with the company since 2011. Stefanie Manning, former group vice president of consumer revenue and creative services, has […]
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 7
School department is listed as top workplace The Gorham School Department has been selected as one of “The Best Places To Work in Me” for 2023 in the large employer category. “We are one of 26 large employers selected across the state based upon data collected by the Best Places to Work In Maine process,” […]
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Little Falls ballfield in Gorham will get lights for night play
The Town Council’s approval of using $265,000 in ARPA funding for field lights will allow it to be used twice as much, the Little League president says.
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Art teacher depicts a piece of Gorham’s past with rendering of canal aqueduct
Allie Rimkunas’ rendering of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal aqueduct that crossed over the Little River will be displayed at Baxter Memorial Library and featured at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 31
Baxter Museum restores Civil War hero’s uniform A restored Civil War uniform and portrait of Lt. Holman S. Melcher are now on display at the Baxter House Museum. Gorham residents Charlie and Linda Pearson worked with local craftsman Anthony Esposito to build a custom cabinet for Melcher’s uniform. “The cabinet has its own historic roots […]
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Former Gorham councilor blasts superintendent for ‘exerting undue influence’ during budget votes
Attorney Ben Hartwell has called for an investigation and strict guidelines preventing the use of taxpayer-funded email and mailing lists to advocate during elections.
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Forum: Gorham school budget hikes unsustainable, superintendent’s actions improper
As a former town councilor in Gorham, I’ve had the distinct privilege of delving deep into the intricacies of our school budget process. Our shared aim is always the welfare of our children, providing them with unparalleled education while keeping our financial responsibility in check. However, I find it pressing to address two significant issues […]
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Gorham Notes: Aug. 24
Two council, four school seats available Six candidates have taken out nomination papers for Town Council seats with two available, according to Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors. Additionally, one School Committee candidate has papers out with four openings – three for three-year terms and one to fill a vacancy for a year. Council candidates so far […]
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USM radio station celebrates 50 years of broadcasting
What started as a pirate radio station in a college dorm room turned into decades of helping University of Southern Maine students grow and to make waves in the world of broadcasting.