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American Journal

Bakery setting up shop this summer in Gorham Village

by Robert Lowell June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Nancy Ames plans to open the Sullivan House Bakery Aug. 1.

Maine schools plan robust summer programming to counter COVID-19 impacts

by Rachel Ohm June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Districts intend to enroll more students in a broader variety of programs this year to help them catch up and give them a boost for the fall.

Maine, Schools and Education

South Portland’s assistant superintendent taking post in Gorham

by Rob Wolfe and Dennis Hoey June 13, 2021June 13, 2021

Jodi Mezzanotte will become principal of Village Elementary School starting July 1, the Gorham School Department says.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: June 10

by Robert Lowell June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Fish migration update The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust reported on June 4 that this has been an unusual year and has impacted fish migration. “We had warm and dry conditions in May, resulting in the fish migration beginning earlier than usual, then cold, heavy rains that may have stopped the fish migration early,” the land […]

American Journal

Gorham school budget sails through, 439-215

by Robert Lowell June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

The combined town and school budgets boost the property tax rate by 64 cents to $18.85 per $1,000 of assessed value.

American Journal

Gorham Business Exchange feels pandemic impact

by Robert Lowell June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

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.

Maine, News

Second Maine resident charged in Capitol riot is military veteran

by Matt Byrne June 3, 2021June 4, 2021

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.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: June 4

by Robert Lowell June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

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 […]