Ken Fickett, a 47-year veteran with the department, is the right person for the job, the former chief says.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Portland area commercial brokers reflect on a challenging year
Retail and office space vacancies in greater Portland went up in 2020, but the industrial space sector remained strong, brokers say.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 21
ecomaine hiking fee for drop-off at plant Citing COVID-19, ecomaine is raising the minimum rate private citizens will be charged to haul trash to its facility on Blueberry Lane in Portland. The minimum rate beginning Feb. 1 will jump 200% from $5 to $15. Customer vehicles are weighed entering and exiting the facility with a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
State report: Gorham’s crime rate crept up in 2019
A state report says there were 7.8 crimes per thousand residents in 2019, up from 5.62 in 2018.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 14
Officer joins Gorham PD Officer Eric Sanborn has joined the Gorham Police Department after serving as a certified, part-time officer in Buxton. He was sworn in Jan. 4 and will work the midnight patrol shift. Sanborn will undergo Gorham field training and then attend the Maine Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training program. He served […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Jan. 14
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Jan. 15, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert, $12 pre-pay. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320; check website for snow date cancellation info.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Intersections tie for most crashes in Gorham
The intersections of the Rines bypass and Narragansett Street and Gray and Mosher roads topped the list for intersection accidents in town in 2020, the state says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Snowmobile clubs ready for first big snowfall of season
Snowmobile clubs throughout the region have been working on clearing trails and repairing bridges for months now.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 7
Tags not bags The town on Jan. 1 transitioned to the sale of trash tags, but town trash bags will continue to be available at local stores and municipal facilities until the supply runs out. Trash will continue to be collected in a town trash bag as long as residents use them, but tags will […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Jan. 7
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Jan. 15, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert, $12 pre-pay. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320; check website for snow date cancellation info.