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American Journal

Tool plant to close in Gorham, 96 jobs lost

by Robert Lowell December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

The Stanley Black & Decker manufacturing facility at the Gorham Industrial Park will be shut down in March.

American Journal

Taped stage shows, live fireworks for New Year Gorham

by Robert Lowell December 28, 2020December 28, 2020

Four stage acts will be broadcast on local access Channel 3 and a fireworks show will be live from Narragansett Elementary School.

American Journal

Detective wraps up 39-year career on Gorham force

by Robert Lowell December 24, 2020December 22, 2020

GORHAM — The reality of life for a police officer is one under pressure, said recently retired Gorham Det. Larry Fearon. There’s pressure even when off duty. “I was running on a high idle,” the 61-year-old Fearon said. He pointed to the loss of his brother-law, Gorham School Resource Officer Wayne “Pooch” Drown, last year […]

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Dec. 24

by Robert Lowell December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

Holiday closures The Gorham Municipal Center, administrative offices and Baxter Memorial Library will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 31. Christmas tree disposal Residents can dispose of their natural Christmas trees at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road. Trees can be dropped off near the silver bullet recycling units. “Additionally, […]

American Journal

Looking Back: Dec. 24

December 24, 2020December 21, 2020

Dec. 27, 1995 The Westbrook High School Marching Band flies to Florida today to march in the Citrus Bowl parade in Orlando on Sunday. The parade will be shown on ABC television. Making the trip are 115 students and 20 chaperones. George Bookataub, music director, is in charge. Maine Wireless is seeking a special exception […]

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Gorham police identify man who died after leading authorities on a chase Sunday

by Dennis Hoey December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Joseph A. Cleaves Jr., 32, of Windham was a suspect in a domestic violence, terrorizing incident, police say.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Truck loaded with gasoline slides into ditch in Gorham

by Matt Byrne December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and contractors worked into Thursday evening to keep the fuel from spilling.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Dec. 17

by Robert Lowell December 17, 2020December 15, 2020

Town Hall by appointment only The Town Clerk’s office is now open by appointment to keep residents and staff safe due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. All other departments in the municipal center also remain open by appointment only. The Town Clerk’s office can be reached by calling 222-1670 and leaving a message. For […]