Westbrook’s share will see a slight decrease, while Gorham’s share is slated to remain stable.
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Letter: Westbrook councilor doesn’t have ‘right’ to endanger others
I read with great interest the (Nov. 26) article concerning Westbrook City Councilor Elliot Storey. The gist of his protest was about mask wearing. He felt that the Governor’s mask mandate was “draconian.” Later in the article he said something with which I totally agree. He noted the impact from “the expanded definition of the […]
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Modified winter sports schedule in store for USM athletes
GORHAM — The winter athletic schedule for the University of Southern Maine Huskies will be shortened and the team will compete only against Maine and northern New England opponents because of precautions being taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The winter sports teams will compete in three home games and three away games […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 26
Light parade Sunday Vehicles decked out with holiday lights will parade through town from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Sunday. The parade begins at Gorham Industrial Park, proceeds along Main and South streets, Morrill Avenue and Ball Park Road and finishes at Robie Park near the high school. Santa will wave from a truck along the route but […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 26
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. Social distancing guidelines, including wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer, in effect. Takeout available. Pre-order to-go bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 26
Nov. 29, 1995 The City Council voted Monday to change 35 Westbrook street names and renumber some of them and others. However, final action won’t come until a special meeting next month. Aldermen agreed to send notice of name changes to those affected. They didn’t want a final vote until citizens have a chance to […]
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Gorham couple at home with history (and possibly a ghost)
The Lombard-Libby farm in Gorham has been designated a town historic site and recognized by Greater Portland Landmarks.
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 19
GPD observes Veterans Day Gorham Police Department collected tattered and worn flags donated by residents over the past several months and properly disposed of them in a burning on Veterans Day at Public Works. Officer David Bruni, a former Army infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division, organized the observance. Bruni deployed to Panama and was […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 19
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gorham White Rock Grange 380, Wilson Road, Gorham. Masks required and CDC guidelines will be followed. required. Call 892-1875 for more details. Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Friendship Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Crafters, white elephant table and baked […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 19
Nov. 22, 1995 Ann Rita Dancoes of Westbrook, her brother Tom and two college friends bicycled from Seattle to Westbrook this summer. They returned home on July 23 after biking 4,120 miles. “There are so many genuinely generous people across this country. Our experience helped reaffirm my belief that there are more wonderful people in […]