The face-down posture of a peaceful Gorham ‘lie-in’ offers a glimpse into the vulnerability Floyd experienced in his last moments.
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Gorham Notes: June 4
GHS graduation convoy The community is invited to line the route of a convoy Sunday, June 7, that will celebrate the Gorham High School class of 2020. The convoy of graduates and their families will begin at 7:45 p.m. at Gorham Industrial Park and follow Route 25 and Main Street through the Village. It will […]
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Looking Back: June 4
June 7, 1995 Seven men have been appointed by the City Council to the board of the new Westbrook Environmental Improvement Corp. Four are ex officio – they hold office and will leave the board if they leave the office. They are Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre, Aldermen Lionel Dumond and Paul LeConte, and City Planner James […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gorham declares itself open for business, but state rules still apply
The Town Council passed a resolution Tuesday that deems all businesses as essential and says they should be able to open.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Local companies race to build virus test kit machine
Lanco Integrated in Westbrook and ODAT Machine in Gorham worked around the clock to produce the machine in a fraction of the time such projects usually take.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham defies state, declares all businesses open
Acting against state guidelines, the Town Council passes a non-binding resolution declaring all businesses in town essential.
Posted inAmerican Journal
30-acre solar farm OK’d in Gorham
GORHAM — A 30-acre solar farm off Fort Hill Road won unanimous Planning Board approval Monday. Gorham Solar, a subsidiary of Nexamp in Boston, owns the project and will lease the land, a former hayfield. The project will tie into an existing, abutting electrical substation and generate enough power to supply 900 homes. “The project […]
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USM archive showcases community signs of support
An online exhibit has images of hundreds of local signs thanking front line workers, honoring graduates and teachers and showing support during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inLocal & State
Gorham councilor wants town to reopen unilaterally
Ben Hartwell, who says the state has not given enough attention to the health of its small businesses, has proposed a resolution up for discussion Tuesday.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: May 28
GBE honors ‘Dr. Rob’ The Gorham Business Exchange is expected to surprise Dr. Rob Lavoie with a bike parade Thursday, May 28, in honor of him being named Gorham Business Person of the Year. “Dr. Rob is a very important person to the town of Gorham,” said Ethan Johnson of Chalmers Insurance, president of the […]