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Gorham defies state, declares all businesses open

by Robert Lowell June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

Acting against state guidelines, the Town Council passes a non-binding resolution declaring all businesses in town essential.

American Journal

30-acre solar farm OK’d in Gorham

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

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 […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster

USM archive showcases community signs of support

by Michael Kelley June 1, 2020June 4, 2020

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

Maine

Gorham councilor wants town to reopen unilaterally

by Rob Wolfe June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

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.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: May 28

by Robert Lowell May 28, 2020May 26, 2020

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 […]

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: May 28

by Robert Lowell May 28, 2020May 26, 2020

Blood drive Memorial Post 197 of the American,Legion is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at 300 Conant St. (Route 25), Westbrook. As a thank you, blood and platelet donors will receive a “We’re all in this together” T-shirt by mail while supplies last. To donate, download […]

American Journal

Letter: ‘Campaign of constant grievance’ logic does not follow

May 28, 2020May 22, 2020

I agree with John Balentine’s opinion that Mainers have heard many “hair-brained” schemes and lies during the current pandemic: it’s all somebody else’s fault, it’ll all be over soon – like a miracle! – and a swig of chlorine bleach could be a cure. I agree it can be hard for some people to distinguish […]

American Journal

Looking Back: May 28

May 28, 2020May 22, 2020

May 31, 1995 Westbrook School Superintendent Edward F. Connolly has been on medical leave since January and is expected to continue so until his retirement is official on July 22. His place has been taken by Assistant Superintendent Robert Hall, who has been named interim superintendent for the 1995-96 school year. Hall said Connolly had […]