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Gorham council asks for racial resolve revision

by Robert Lowell August 5, 2020

The measure called for the council to work with all town departments “to assure equal justice for all” and prevent any form of police misconduct.

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Vertical Harvest seeks to grow jobs for disabled in city

by Chance Viles August 5, 2020August 12, 2020

The company, which has plans to operate in a proposed parking garage complex on Mechanic Street, could harvest 1 million pounds of produce yearly with an additional focus on creating an inclusive workplace.

Lakes Region Sportman: August fishing heating up

by Tom Roth August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Word on the water was that the salmon were up close to the surface taking bait. But how could that be? It was the final week of July and the surface temperature on Sebago Lake was 80 degrees. A few of the other guides reported similar findings, so you don’t argue with success. I was […]

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Westbrook Scout’s garden grows with new purpose

by Chance Viles August 4, 2020August 5, 2020

Charles Spinney’s garden at the Scarborough Veterans’ Home is accessible to all residents, just in time for it to take on a bigger role in light of the pandemic.