Area farmers’ concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
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Letter: Gorham Town Council needs to cap the school budget
Last week, Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry said the school committee instructed her to manage the budget to a tax rate mill increase of $1.30. This is wrong. First, it would mean a real estate tax increase of more than 10%. Just for the school department. Second, the notion that the school committee manages the mill […]
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Gorham Notes: March 30
GHS prom fundraiser The Gorham High School Prom Committee is hosting a fundraiser selling bedsheets. Sets in five sizes and 15 colors are available for $40 each. Orders include fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillow cases. To purchase a sheet set, email samantha.teixeira@gorhamschools.org. The fundraiser continues until April 14 and the sheets will arrive in […]
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We Love to Eat: March 30
Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 31, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
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Maine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who are paying extra for something they’re not getting.
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Gorham Notes: March 23
Boyle bill focuses on energy facilities’ decommissioning Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday with an amendment would require developers to establish a plan for responsibly decommissioning energy storage facilities after they have reached the end of their useful life. The Maine Legislature House Democratic Office reported in a press release that Boyle’s LD 496 […]
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We Love to Eat: March 23
Fish dinner – Friday, March 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, rolls, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Fish dinner – Friday, March 24, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]
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Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend
Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
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Gorham Notes: March 16
GHS junior state wrestling champ Gorham High School junior Luke Burns won the 182-pound weight division in the Class A State Wrestling Championship last month in Sanford. He also was named the outstanding wrestler for the championship event. Burns is the son of former Gorham Public Works director Bob Burns, now Windham’s assistant town manager. […]
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We Love to Eat: March 16
Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll, beverages and dessert. $12. No takeout. Fish dinner – Friday, March 17, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, […]