Jim Gallant Band to perform at gazebo The Jim Gallant Band will entertain during a free lawn concert from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the gazebo in front of the municipal center, 75 South St. If the weather is inclement, the concert will be moved to Shaw Gym in the municipal center. Food trucks […]
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Neighbors oppose subdivision proposed for Gorham’s White Rock neighborhood
The group has concerns about the environmental impact, but the developer is turning over almost half the acreage to the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.
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Gorham school tech director retires after 40-year career in education
Dennis Crowe was a teacher, coach and youth sports official before retiring as Gorham’s director of technology June 30, during a career in education that spanned 40 years. Crowe spent 14 years as director of technology for Gorham schools, according to Superintendent Heather Perry. “Over those years, Dennis worked brilliantly to bring the Gorham Schools […]
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Gorham Notes: July 7
Baxter museum welcomes public for tours Baxter House Museum is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August. Built in 1797, the house passed through several owners before being purchased by Dr. Elihu Baxter in 1812. Baxter’s family eventually moved to Portland. The museum was the boyhood home of […]
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Gorham Notes: June 30
Raffle for local artist’s work benefits Village Alliance An original acrylic painting by Gorham artist Tim Sposato called “View of the Village” is being raffled off to benefit Gorham Village Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the economic, cultural and community climate in Gorham Village. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can […]
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Parent plans to continue fight for poster removal at Gorham school
Eric Lane met with the School Committee in a private session last week.
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Pot business budding at former Gorham tool plant
Leaf Labs has received a license to operate a growing facility for adult-use marijuana at the old Black and Decker Plant in the Gorham Industrial Park.
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Gorham man pleads guilty to participating in Capitol riot
Nicholas P. Hendrix admitted to ‘willfully and knowingly’ entering the Capitol through the Rotunda door with a crowd of rioters on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021.
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Gorham Notes: June 23
Narragansett Elementary School names new principal Assistant Principal Erin Eppler will serve as the new principal at Narragansett Elementary School beginning July 1. Eppler moves up to her new position from two years as assistant principal at Narragansett, where she helped lead her school community through a global pandemic, a press release from the school […]
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Gorham educators defend controversial posters, books dealing with sexuality
School staff who spoke with the American Journal say the materials are age-appropriate and prepare students for the realities of life. One parent, however, wants tighter restrictions on some materials