When Nappi threatened to cut Michele Tourangeau’s base pay in 2018, they refused to raise her commission to 3% – the amount that all other sales representatives made when she was hired in 2015.
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Nappi Distributors battling allegations that it pays women less
Michele Tourangeau filed a civil complaint against the company alleging that it fosters a ‘sexist environment’ where women are not paid as much as men.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Feb. 23
Project Graduation Gorham High School’s class of 2023 Project Graduation is underway and donations are sought to provide students with a fun Graduation night of substance-free activities. Checks can be made payable to Gorham High School. The envelope should be marked “Attention: Project Graduation” and mailed to the school at 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham, ME […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 23
Spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser – Friday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., Living Waters Christian Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert. Suggested donation $5; $20 family. Benefits school. Gorham fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Bucket Brigade spiffs up firefighting relic
A group dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting is working on a horse-drawn pumper from 1867 at the Westbrook Historical Society.
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 16
Climate change mitigation workshop A Climate Resilience Community Workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. The town is seeking community input on ways to safeguard its natural resources, upgrade vital infrastructure and support local agriculture. Feedback from participants will help the town decide on how […]
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 16
Free community meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, Feb. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Suggested donation $4. Gorham fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, […]
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Proposed Gorham school budget hikes taxes 35.4%
The superintendent’s $54.4 million budget request, subject to review and revision by the school committee and the Town Council, would add $1,225 to the tax bill on a $400,000 home.
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We Love to Eat: Feb. 9
Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies and beverages. Purchase tickets at the door, $10; $5 under 12. Carry-out orders in person or call or 854-9157 by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Free […]
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Gorham Notes: Feb. 9
Get a leg up on riding A program for horseback riding and horsemanship begins later this month at Hearts and Horses, 63 Justin Merrill Road in Buxton. The program includes lessons for riding and grooming, as well as crafts and “fun horse-related” activities, according to the Gorham Recreation Department. The first session is set for […]