The non-profit advocacy group eliminates it’s paid executive director position and membership dues, but will be continue to work for local businesses, the president says.
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Second Maine resident charged in Capitol riot is military veteran
A virtual hearing in a Washington, D.C., court provides the first details about Nicholas P. Hendrix of Gorham, the father of 5 who faces 4 federal misdemeanor charges stemming from the insurrection.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: June 4
Memorial Day observances Showers and cold couldn’t halt Gorham’s Memorial Day activities. They went on as scheduled and a large contingent of adults and children lined South and Main streets braving the weather to view the parade. Recreation Director Cindy Hazelton had announced that the parade and ceremony would be held rain or shine, but […]
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Portland software firm wins $50,000 prize in annual pitch contest
Industrial software developer HighByte took the top prize in Gorham Savings Bank’s LaunchPad competition.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham taxes may rise after council OKs $62.5M combined budget
Taxes on a $300,000 home would rise from $5,463 to $5,655.
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FBI arrests 2nd Maine resident linked to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Nicholas P. Hendrix, 34, of Gorham faces 4 charges including unlawfully entering the Capitol and disorderly conduct, court records show.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: May 27
Lions post flags As has been its mission for a number of years, the Gorham Lions raised 100 Stars and Stripes on utility poles in partnership with the town of Gorham on May 23. Gorham Recreation Department purchased enough new flags to enable the Lions to complete their task and Carl Phillips of Phillips Towing […]
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Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire
A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Light Mercy Hospital announces vaccination clinic changes
Northern Light Mercy Hospital will wind down public vaccinations at the Portland Expo by June 18. The clinic will be open to walk-ins from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, and Friday, May 28. Beginning in June, the Expo clinic, where more than 21,000 people have been vaccinated since March 2, will […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: May 20
Fire safety surveys resume Gorham Fire Department will resume its Fire Safety Survey Program beginning June 1 as part of overall fire prevention efforts and the department’s mission statement. The program had been suspended because of COVID-19. Fire Inspector Charles Jarrett said in an announcement that the Safety Survey’s focus is on 44 items of […]