Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, April 3, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Social time at 11:30 a.m. $4 suggested donation. Community meal – Wednesday, April 3, 5-6 […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Residents rally for Smiling Hill Farm, against connector route
A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.
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Plan to extend turnpike through Smiling Hill Farm faces opposition at rally, meeting
The Maine Turnpike Authority hosted a public meeting Monday evening on the Gorham Connector, a planned 5-mile, 4-lane highway from the turnpike in South Portland to the Gorham Bypass.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Big cities decide elections if popular vote accepted
Michael Buhelt of Gray (“Popular vote removes voice of Maine voters,” March 13) has a right to be concerned; but thankfully, the Maine House in Augusta rejected the move to bypass the electoral college. The electoral college allows small states like Maine to have a voice, be it small, but a voice. If Maine jumps […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 21
Cowbell restaurant treats cheerleaders Cowbell at Rock Row honored Westbrook High School’s varsity cheerleaders, coaches and families March 4 with a banquet – on the house. The restaurant gave the cheerleaders a donation and two gift cards to raffle off. It also presented a gift to senior captain Liliana Waterman. “My team and I would […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: March 21
Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 22, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert. $14; $6 pizza for kids. Takeout available, no drive-thru. March pie supper – Saturday, March 23, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, […]
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Smiling Hill Farm ready to ‘fight back’ against proposed Gorham Connector route
The Maine Turnpike Authority, which proposes buying 47.3 acres of Smiling Hill Farm for the new road, will hold a community meeting on the project Monday in Gorham.
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Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
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Two arrested after Wednesday night gunfire in Westbrook
No one was injured, but Willie Banks and Nadira Thomas are facing several charges after police responded to Cumberland Street.
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Westbrook police investigate shooting on Cumberland Street
Police say no one was injured in the shooting reported Wednesday night near the downtown area.