Gorham Town Councilor Phil Gagnon says more community input is needed on the proposed zoning that allows multi-family housing and commercial uses but not single-family homes.
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A mix of modern and historic at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham
A state-of-the art cow barn is going up next to the restored and reassembled 200-year-old barn at the agricultural heritage preserve.
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School districts overwhelmed with public records requests
Some school districts throughout Maine say they’re receiving more FOAA requests than ever before, following national efforts by education-focused conservative groups.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 29
Free community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 4, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Masks must be work when not eating. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Baked kidney and pea beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. […]
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Historic Walnut Crest Farm in Gorham preserves land for future
Dale and Betty Rines enter an agreement with Maine Farmland Trust to forever protect 114 acres from development.
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New Year Gorham back in full swing to ring in 2023
Local favorites like the Don Roy Trio and Wildlife Encounters will be joined at the family-friendly celebration by new acts this year.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 22
New Year Gorham The annual New Year’s Eve celebration returns to town Dec. 31 with a full slate of shows, activities and fireworks. It’s the first full-blown New Year celebration since the pandemic began. “We are very excited, too,” an organizer, Krista Nadeau, said this week. Wristbands allowing admission to all events are $5 and […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 22
Free Christmas Eve turkey dinner – Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Christmas service immediately following dinner. Takeout available. Face masks suggested for those unvaccinated. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks required when not eating. Bean supper […]
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Remembering Eben Marsh, Gorham native and ‘quite a guy’
Marsh, a former town manager, state official and co-founder of Hillside Lumber at Smiling Hill Farm, died Dec. 6 at age 78.
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Gorham Notes: Dec. 15
Winter driving tips for seniors A speaker from AAA will present a program on winter driving at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, at Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St. The senior center is located in the Little Falls Activity Center. This free event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsor a […]