The refurbished framework of a 200-year-old barn is rebuilt at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm.
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Forum: Gorham citizens need a say in Robie Park’s future
Now that the first phase of the Rape of Robie Park has commenced, it is now time to dig our heels in and halt any further assault upon it until the citizens of the town have a chance to weigh in on the entire park’s future. Here is some information on how the less-than-transparent process […]
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Gorham Notes: April 21
Spring brush disposal Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, will accept brush from 8 a.m. to noon May 7 and 21 for Gorham residents. Brush will only be accepted during drop-off weekends at a specified time, and stumps and commercial drop-offs will not be accepted at any time. Leaves and grass clippings will be accepted […]
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Gorham school board OKs budget with 9.5% tax increase
The $48 million spending plan passed 5-2 and next goes before a combined School Committee and Town Council workshop May 10.
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Robie Park tree removal upsets some Gorham residents
Arborists say the trees were damaged and needed to come down to prevent people from getting hurt by falling limbs.
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Gorham Notes: April 14
New police officer joins force Officer Peter Cates was sworn in April 4 as a member of the Gorham Police Department. Cates last year earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Thomas College. He has two years of experience as a corrections officer at York County Jail. He will be assigned to Gorham’s midnight […]
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Manager proposes 7% increase in Gorham town budget
The property tax rate would rise 4.4% under the plan, but the town manager says that will likely decrease as a result of the town’s revaluation.
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Portland police identify woman killed in Brighton Avenue crash
Stephanie Publicker, 70, of Gorham, died from injuries sustained in a multi-car crash in Portland on Wednesday.
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Gorham Notes: April 7
Cameras to help nab drivers passing stopped school buses The Gorham school and police departments have collaborated to install automated cameras to catch drivers passing stopped school buses. Superintendent Heather Perry and Gorham Police say the cameras are now on half of the district’s buses, with the remainder to be installed this summer. “The penalty […]
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Proposed Gorham school budget hikes taxes 21.7%
The School Committee will vote on the $49.99 million spending plan, which includes several new hires, next week.