A future Town Council action could result in a standalone ordinance or policy regulating the use of pesticides.
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Gorham Lions fear Elmwood School may be razed, town says it has no plans
A Pennsylvania man recalls his childhood days as a student at the one-room school.
Gorham Notes: School department names new transportation director
Gorham schools get a new transportation director Mitzii Smith has been hired as the new transportation director for the Gorham School Department and began her duties July 1. Smith succeeds Norm Justice, who continues to be the school department’s facilities director. “Mrs. Smith comes to us from 20 years in the transportation industry, most recently […]
Gorham Notes: Sergeant receives Pat Moody Traffic Safety and Community Service Award
Gorham Police Department’s Ted Hatch is the first officer to receive the award.
Gorham poker chip plant betting on move to West Coast
The company has manufactured clay poker chips in the Portland area for more than 100 years.
Gorham code officer calls it a career after 20 years
Freeman Abbott said he is “going to take it easy and enjoy my family in retirement.”
Legendary Gorham cop, David Kearns, dies at 78
Retired Gorham Police Officer David Kearns died at 78 on June 5. Kearns retired from the Gorham Police Department in 2011 after protecting the Gorham community for four decades. He began his law enforcement career in 1968 in his hometown Portland before joining the Gorhan force in 1971. He served as a patrol officer, detective […]
Biking Maine’s Sebago to Sea Trail offers an array of challenges and sights | Column
The Sebago to Sea Trail offers something for all biking enthusiasts. A significant portion is paved, but there is also some moderately challenging mountain biking in the northwestern sector and a gravel ride on a side trail. One of my favorite trail rides, the diversity is a significant attraction for me. The biking portion of […]
Gorham Notes: Secrets of the Presumpscot River will be revealed during library presentation
Presumpscot River’s secrets Secrets of the Presumpscot River is the topic at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at the North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Michael Shaughnessy, of Westbrook, president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River, will speak. “More than 100 years ago, the Presumpscot River was dammed at the […]
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham and Westbrook
Bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6 p.m. UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, coffee and punch. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 838-1832 or go to northgorhamchurch.org by 5 p.m. June […]