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From making waves to fighting hunger: Uplifting news in 2025

The year’s good news ran the gamut — from mentoring teens in lobstering to combating food insecurity.

Amazon’s proposed distribution facility in Gorham raises concerns over traffic and noise

The online retailing giant is proposing to build a 158,000-square-foot building with parking for 903 vehicles on a 93-acre site in the Gorham Industrial Park off Main Street, which is also Route 25.

Gorham agrees to sell Amazon 94 acres for $4 million — but it’s just a first step

Amazon will face a site plan review before the planning board, followed by consideration by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Maine Department of Transportation and possibly the Army Corps of Engineers.

Amazon’s first Maine location opens for business in Caribou

Packages will be shipped to the facility from Amazon fulfillment and sorting centers, loaded into vehicles and delivered to customers' doorsteps. 
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Caribou lands Maine’s first Amazon distribution center

City Manager Penny Thompson confirmed the tech giant's plans to fit out a warehouse at 33 Aldridge Drive for a new distribution hub.

Supply-chain expert named to Southworth International board

Karen Coombs, an Army veteran, has worked for companies including Amazon Robotics and New Balance.
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