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🌱 Gorham crews rushed to a deadly overnight crash in Standish
Also check out First Annual End of Summer Arts & Crafts show on the Gorham Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Gorham crews rushed to a deadly overnight crash in Standish
- Thinking about mountain biking? See how Gorham riders are getting started
- How Collins' Kavanaugh vote is echoing into Maine's next Senate race
Also on today's calendar: First Annual End of Summer Arts & Crafts show and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A little morning rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
- Thursday: Sun, then clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fatal overnight accident in Standish (wgme.com) — Overnight, a head-on crash on Chadbourne Road in Standish killed a Chevy Impala driver and seriously injured three people in a tow truck. Gorham firefighters were among the departments called in when the car was reported on fire, and the road stayed closed for hours while investigators reconstructed the scene. 
2. How to start mountain biking in Maine (pressherald.com) — Gorham riders are at the center of this guide to getting into mountain biking in Maine, with local group rides, trails, and scenes from recent Greater Portland NEMBA meetups in town. The article also highlights Gorham Bike & Ski's advice on choosing a starter bike, adaptive riding options, skills classes, and trail resources that Gorham residents can tap into right now.
3. Supreme Court abortion vote shadows election for Collins (arkansasonline.com) — Datelined from Gorham, this piece explains how Susan Collins' 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade are shaping her upcoming Senate race. It focuses on statewide voter reactions, Planned Parenthood's role, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson's strategy, offering Gorham residents context for a high-stakes election rather than town-specific changes.
4. Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision (indepthnh.org) — Reported from Gorham, this article digs into how Susan Collins' vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh and the end of Roe v. Wade are influencing her first reelection campaign since the decision. It weighs Democrat Troy Jackson's challenge, voter frustration and support, and Maine's current abortion protections, giving Gorham residents broader political context rather than neighborhood-level news.
📸 Around Gorham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gorham
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★ Featured events ★
- First Annual End of Summer Arts & Crafts show →
Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Gorham YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy →
Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South Street, Gorham
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Girls Gorham
Gorham High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Soccer - Girls Gorham
Gorham High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Field Hockey - Girls Gorham
Scarborough High School
6:15 pm - Varsity Soccer - Boys Gorham
Gorham High School
6:00 pm - Wednesday Night Hikes →
Gorham ME
6:00 pm - Food Truck Thursdays! →
Little Falls Recreation Area, 664 Gray Road, Gorham
4:00 pm - Varsity Field Hockey - Girls Gorham
Gorham High School
4:00 pm - Varsity Soccer - Girls Gorham
Gorham High School
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
📣 Gorham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lit(erary) Palette (teens)
Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham
3:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Girls Gorham
Gorham High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Soccer - Girls Gorham
Gorham High School
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Gorham. Apply here.
- Nec posted a job opening for Overnight Retail Operations Team Member in Gorham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gorham here.
Ok Gorham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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