Sappi and union representatives postponed talks again earlier this month, further delaying the negotiations that have failed to produce a contract for more than three years. The union president said Tuesday the mill workers have now gone more than four years without a raise and the long delay has eroded employee morale. “Nobody’s gotten a […]

Use “THE OTHER COLUMN” logo Merry Christmas. Oops. I apologize if you were insulted by my dominant-culture mentality. I meant to say … Happy Holidays. Sorry. That phrase is now perceived by Christians as de-emphasizing the religious nature of their celebration, reducing it to a mere secular gift exchange. Instead, let’s try … Season’s Greetings. […]

Under fire from resident and environmental groups, last week Sappi defended its plan to burn contstruction and demolition debris in its boiler. The company held a meeting last week to discuss the plan with residents. About 40 people attended the meeting, held on Dec. 15 at a meeting room in the Sappi mill. Glenn Schaefer, […]

Residents in the vicinity of the Sappi mill are concerned about a foul smell that came from the mill last week. Several residents noted an odor similar to rotten eggs coming from the mill around 5 p.m. Dec. 12. Steven Bacon, who lives on King Street, said he noticed the odor as he was driving […]

When cold weather hits, it drives people indoors in an effort to keep warm. Unfortunately, the risk of a house fire increases during the winter months. This risk is compounded by the fact that rising fuel costs are causing homeowners to seek less expensive means of heating their homes, such as wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. […]

A Portland Evangelical church is close to purchasing the former St. Edmund’s Church property on Route 302. Members of the Payson Park Evangelical Free Church, which is located on Ocean Avenue in Portland, were scheduled to vote Tuesday, after the American Journal’s press time, on the potential purchase of the St. Edmund’s property. While he […]

MiscSantaWestbrook5096.jpg Santa Claus (Westbrook Fire Department Call Company Capt. Jim Harbaugh) and one of his elves (Renee Brown) made the rounds of Westbrook Saturday morning, an early visit made possible by the Westbrook Fire Department. Santa delivered gifts to 40 families in the city bringing smiles and more to 84 kids and their families said […]

Gorham students participating in a stage production of “Iolanthe” in March of 1957 are Sam Hoyt and Colette Pelletier in the front while in the background, left to right, are Bonnie Bailey, Sharon Harrington, Barbara Bran, Carla Berry, Cindy Brofee and Natalie Sweetser. Photo courtesy of George Watson, Gorham Historical Society archivist. Gorham Remembered 1221

“Oh, someone just got hit by a bus,” Cathy Hicks once heard a customer scream, as she served food at Gorham House of Pizza at the corner of State and South streets in the heart of downtown. Such is life in Gorham Village, where parking and pedestrian safety could be the most precious commodities these […]

“Oh, someone just got hit by a bus,” Cathy Hicks once heard a customer scream, as she served food at Gorham House of Pizza at the corner of State and South streets in the heart of downtown. Such is life in Gorham Village, where parking and pedestrian safety could be the most precious commodities these […]