PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 1, 2025
As public dissent rose last summer against the proposed Gorham Connector and the Maine Turnpike Authority decided to pause — but not drop — plans for the highway spur west of Portland, the agency commissioned a $23,000 poll to better gauge how residents felt about it. 45% of respondents said they oppose (12%) or strongly oppose (33%) the connector, while 40% said they support (20%) or strongly support (20%) building the road.