Teaching kids longhand isn’t required in Maine, and while some have argued that keyboards make it obsolete, a growing number of schools are aiming for balance.
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Gorham Savings president adds CEO to title
Steve deCastro replaces former CEO Chris Emmons, who retired Dec. 31.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Massachusetts manufacturer wants to build new plant in Gorham
Harvey Performance Co., which makes precision tools, plans a building on Narrangansett Street with parking for 170.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New space will let Flowfold bring most manufacturing in-house
The sturdy-gear maker is moving to a larger space in Gorham.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Historic voter turnout and machine breakdowns lead to long lines, delayed counts
Portland, which typically reports elections results well before midnight, finally releases its vote counts after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Gorham teenager charged in fiery crash on Interstate 95
State police say Anthony Hodge, 19, was distracted by his phone when he rear-ended another vehicle in Hampden.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers
Districts get extra state funds if they’re allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland man identified as victim of Presumpscot River crash
Jonathan D. Patry, 38, of Portland was found dead inside his car after someone saw the vehicle upside down in the river Thursday morning.
Posted inCommunity
Science and math school to hold an info session
Event will be held on the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus.
Posted inFood & Dining
A roundup of fall food festivals in southern Maine
Your guide to where you can eat seafood, drink beer and even get your lederhosen on for a stein-holding contest.