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Volume 24 Number 17 | September 6, 2018 A FREE, Non-profit, Biweekly Community Newspaper since 1995 South Street USM Considers Possible Name Change

Kathy Corbett Paving Update Staff Writer

Leslie Dupuis USM President Glenn Cummings Editor has set in motion a process that could change the name of the South Street (Route 114) pav- University of Southern Maine and ing between Weeks Road and Main more closely identify it with Portland. Street continues this week after a Although the university was created short break leading up to Labor by a 1970 merger between Gorham Day weekend. The work will be State College and the University of done overnight. While there is an Maine at Portland, it has retained a additional cost for doing work at regional identity with campuses in night, according to Ted Talbot of the Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. Maine Department of Transportation Gorham has been a college town (MDOT), limitations were listed in since the Gorham Normal School the contract when the project was was founded in 1878. When the state bid so these were anticipated costs teacher’s college became part of and included within the original con- the Maine University System it was tract price. Those restrictions do not known locally as Pogo. After its name allow lane closures between 7 a.m. was changed to the University of to 7 p.m. from Main Street to Robie Southern Maine in 1978, the campus Street based on traffic volumes. at the center of town continued to Photo credit Leslie Dupuis Commuters do have the option to expand with new buildings, dorms, utilize the bypass to avoid that section and athletic facilities. “While I don’t know how the could reflect our growing ties to the of town, and the MDOT encourages Not surprisingly, some Gorham res- name change process will play out,” city of Portland.” The university just people to take alternate routes to idents have expressed concern about President Cummings said, “I do received a $1 million gift to design prevent delays, however, Talbot said the impact a name change would have know that USM’s commitment to a new Center for the Arts on the most of the traffic on South Street is on the town and on the university. our Gorham campus is steadfast and Portland campus. either coming from Fort Hill Road, Gary Johnson, a USM faculty mem- unwavering.” He emphasized that the The administration has hired pub- Main Street East or is heading to Main ber and Gorham resident, said, “I new Master Plan “includes exciting lic relations and marketing research Street from the South to conduct busi- cringe at President Cummings sugges- initiatives to build new housing on firms to survey perceptions of USM ness in town. This traffic would not be tion because it effectively erases the the Gorham campus, improve existing to determine if a name change would using the bypass anyway. Gorham and Lewiston campuses from buildings there, and develop a new increase interest in attending the uni- Some residents have questioned the university’s public image.” and transformational campus heart.” versity, particularly among potential the quality of the overlay from the State Representative Andrew Robert Stein, USM Executive out-of-state students. They will also bypass on South Street to Weeks MacLean, however, sees this process Director of Public Affairs, told the survey the university community and Road which was completed mid- as “an opportunity to reimagine not Portland Press Herald that there has alumni. Any potential change would August. Talbot confirmed that the only the name and brand, but the been a positive reaction to the pro- involve approval from both the first pavement lift is just a shim institution’s role in shaping Maine’s posed “University of Maine Portland” University of Maine System trustees course to address any deficiencies in economic future.” name and that “a name change and the Maine State Legislature. the existing roadway. This will be followed by a final lift of surface pavement. The section that has not yet Gorham been paved will also receive a shim Buxton Man Killed in course prior to the final lift. Bypass Accident Sightings

Sheri Faber Bressette either fell asleep or was Staff Writer distracted. Neither alcohol nor speed appear to have been factors. Chief On August 28, at about 5:30 a.m., Jones noted there was nothing the Jason Bressette, 38, of Buxton, was truck driver could have done to avoid on his way to work. While on the the accident. bypass, between Rts. 202 and 114, The bypass was closed for nine about half a mile from the round- hours after the accident as minor about on South Street, Bressette fluid leaks from the engines of both crossed the center line and went vehicles had to be cleaned up. In onto the shoulder on the opposite addition, the fuel had to be removed side of the road. He corrected his from the tractor trailer prior to mov- direction but wound up turning his ing it. DEP was on site to ensure the Ford Explorer in front of a tractor safe transfer of fuel from the dam- trailer carrying fuel. aged tractor trailer to another vehicle. Check Out Bressette was killed in the acci- The accident is under investiga-

dent. The driver of the tractor trailer tion and being reconstructed by Photo credit Chris Crawford did not suffer any injuries. Police the Gorham Police Department and Our Back to Chief Dan Jones speculated that Maine State Police. Do you know where in Gorham this photo was taken? Join our visual trivia discussion by entering your best guess on our Face- School Photos insidetheTimes book page at www.facebook.com/gorham- 4 Living 14 Community 10 Sports 15 Classified times or email us at gorhamtimes@gmail. com. The photo in the August 23 issue is on Page 8 5 Municipal 7 School 15 Calendar 15 Blotter the bird feeder at 22 Green St. NEWS FROM AUGUSTA Policy on News from Augusta: The Gorham Times asked our three state legislators from Senate District 30, House District 26 and House District 27 to provide us with “News from Augusta.” We publish their articles on a rotating basis. The submissions are devoted to updates of legislative and administrative news, Bringing the News to All of Gorham proposed and passed bills and laws, and developments and events that are of interest and have an impact to Gorham residents. The Gorham Times reserves PO Box 401 the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com Lowering Health Care Costs —— The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run community newspaper distributed every other Sen. Amy Volk Believe it or not, information is one and procedures before scheduling them Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites of the best ways to lower health care so they have the information needed to throughout Gorham. Over the last few months, I have costs. For example, it is frequently make the best financial, as well as medi- —— heard many people express concerns cheaper to pay for prescription drugs cal, choice. News [email protected] Sports [email protected] regarding the ever-increasing cost of out-of-pocket than it is to use insurance. Legislation which I sponsored, “An Features [email protected] medical care and how those costs are The public rarely learns this secret due Act to Improve Access to Cost-Effective Of Interest [email protected] cutting into many family budgets. In to “gag clauses” between insurance Health Care Services” was folded into Calendar item [email protected] 2008, Forbes identified medical expens- companies and pharmacies. These the “Right to Shop” bill and allows out- Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ es as the number one reason that communication contracts prevent phar- of-network provider costs to be applied gmail.com or 839-8390 School News [email protected] Americans file for bankruptcy. macists from letting consumers know toward a deductible as long as they are —— Surprisingly, they found that 78 per- when a prescription is priced lower less than or equal to state average. This Subscriptions cent of medical bankruptcy filers were than their co-pay. As a result, we unwit- gives you more options on where to $18/year in Gorham; $23/year elsewhere actually insured, debunking the myth tingly pay more for prescription medica- receive care. $13/year for college subscription that medical bills only financially cripple tions nearly a quarter of the time (23%). Pricing transparency injects much- Subscriptions and renewals are available online on our website. those who lack insurance. Paying more than necessary for pre- needed competition into the health care —— In 2011, Maine passed health insur- scription drugs is troubling for many marketplace. Studies have revealed great General Manager: Bruce Hepler ance reform that became Public Law 90. reasons, particularly since it should discrepancies in billing rates between Editor: Leslie Dupuis Unfortunately, the new law was only be the job of the insurance company’s facilities in Maine that are geographically Business Manager: Stacy Sallinen in effect for 18 months before being pharmacy benefits manager to nego- close to each other with no correlation Advertiser Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen Design/Production: Shirley Douglas superseded by the ACA. However, in tiate the best price for medications. between higher pricing and the quality Staff Writers: Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, that time Anthem sought to increase However, the White House Council of of service. So this new law will be a win- Sheri Faber rates just 1.7%, as opposed to an esti- Economic Advisers said in a February win, as rewarding consumers to shop Features: Chris Crawford mated 20% if the law had not been on report that large pharmacy benefit man- around will save plans money, and lead Photographers: Amanda Landry, Roger the books. There is little doubt that agers “exercise undue market power” to reduced premiums for everyone. Marchand Public Service: Tracey Bassingthwaite PL90 reined in the out-of-control costs and generate “outsized profits for them- I will continue to look to what other Sports: Destiny Cook of individual and small group plans. selves.” states are doing, as well as to industry School News: Andrea Morrell Fast forward to today and healthcare Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) leaders for inspiration on how Maine Social Media Coordinator: Karen DiDonato costs have only continued to skyrocket. is addressing this issue at the federal can get a handle on runaway health care Digital Content Manager: Bailey O’Brien Insurance premiums have regularly level, but I think it would be worth costs and look forward to continuing Webmaster: Judi Jones Distribution Coordinator: Russ Frank increased while the cost of medical investigating in Augusta as well. In fact, this important work next year. Distribution: Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Scott services has gone largely unchecked some states have already adopted laws Burnheimer, Chris Crawford, Janie Farr, despite sweeping federal regulations. to make sure pharmacists can inform Amy Volk is serving her Dan Fenton, Russ Frank, Joe Hachey, Chris Mainers can no longer afford to wait patients about less expensive ways to second term in the Maine Kimball, Kris Miller, Chuck Miller, Krista for Washington to fix the broken sys- obtain their medications, and many Senate and represents the Nadeau, John Richard Interns: Lydia Valentine, Erin Wentworth tem, however, healthcare has become more are considering legislation to pro- people of Senate District even more heavily regulated by the fed- hibit gag clauses. 30 which includes Gorham Board of Directors: eral government than ever. The encour- Considering most of us are now pay- and parts of Scarborough Michael Smith (President), Shannon Phinney Dowdle (Secretary), Alan Bell, Tom Biegel, aging news is that there are some ing large amounts of our health care and Buxton. She is the Senate Assistant Majority Katherine Corbett, Carol Jones, George things that we can do at the state level out-of-pocket due to high deductibles, Leader, the Chair of the Labor, Commerce, Sotiropoulos, Mike Richman, Sara Nelson to ensure transparency and ease the tools such as www.comparemaine.org Research and Economic Development Founder: burden for consumers stumbling under have become even more important. Committee and is also a member of the Maynard Charron high deductibles. This website, created under Maine stat- Environment and Natural Resources Committee. —— ute, allows consumers to compare the (207) 287-1505, (800) 423-6900, amy.volk@ Advertising and Copy Deadlines cost and quality of health care services legislature.maine.gov Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com and click on the advertising link for schedule. Editorial Policy letter to the Editor The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent Letters to the Editor must be fewer than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such and include a phone number. The Gorham Times reserves the right not to publish letters that include errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham personal attacks or inflammatory language. Letters are solely the opinion of the writer and not that of the Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing. We reserve the right to refuse publication of unsolic- ited materials. All submissions are subject to editing. Dear Editor, million housing bond vote (which Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do not nec- essarily reflect those of the staff or publishers. In response to the letter from was subsequently put on the bal- the Gilman family last week, I too lot and passed by the voters.) Her Printing services by Alliance Press, Brunswick, ME have met Amy Volk. In fact I have opponent, Dr. Linda Sanborn, has met her entire family and they are indicated her support of all these all very lovely. However, Amy’s issues. Perhaps this is why she was politics leave much to be desired. endorsed by President Obama, only She voted against the medicaid one of three Maine candidates to expansion as well as the environ- receive the president’s support. It’s mental initiatives proposed in the time to do some soul searching in legislature. Additionally, she voted this district. against the idea of issuing an $11 Tom DiPasqua

Around Town A reminder that Gorham trash bags and Completed nomination papers must be sub- trash bag tags are available at the Town mitted to the Town Clerk’s office no later Clerk’s Office, Public Works, and Gorham than 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7. There are Hannaford, as well as several other loca- two openings on the Town Council and two tions around town. If residents are unhappy openings on the School Board. All positions with the quality of the bags they have would be for three-year terms. purchased, they can be brought to the Town Clerk’s office for replacement. NEXT GORHAM TIMES DEADLINE IS SEPT. 12TH

2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 6, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Reed Allen Community Above and Beyond Fund to Host Fundraiser

Al Bean ets must be purchased in advance. Reed Allen Board Member Tickets may be purchased for $50 each, or “tables” are available for The Reed Allen Community Fund $500. Complimentary chips to par- will host its second annual Casino ticipate in the games of chance are Night at Spire 29 on Saturday, included with your ticket. The event November 3. All proceeds from the has an overall participant goal of event will help to support local 200 people. individuals and businesses who A light buffet and appetizers will have experienced difficult situations be included as part of the admission and are in need of assistance. to Casino Night and a cash bar will After recovering from a devastat- be available. The silent auction will ing fire that destroyed the Gorham conclude at 9 p.m. and winners will House of Pizza (GHOP) building in be announced with prizes distrib- April of 2012 and a subsequent can- uted at that time. The live auction cer diagnosis, GHOP owner Angelo will follow and prizes for the games Sotiropoulos decided to start a of chance will be announced at 11 community foundation dedicated to p.m. helping Gorham residents who may Participants have a chance to win not have the financial means nor a big: first prize is a $1,000 travel similar public standing during times voucher; second prize wins a $500 of crises. Visa gift card, and third prize claims The idea of the Reed Allen a $250 Visa gift card. Community Foundation was born Tickets are available at: Gorham Photo courtesy of Baxter Memorial Library to honor Angelo’s good friends House of Pizza, Party Time Rentals, Baxter Memorial Library’s Trustees and staff honored its Volunteers of the Year, Carlene and John Reed, Angelo’s long-time Blue Pig Diner, and Gorham Sand John Petersen, on August 22. According to James Rathbun, Baxter Memorial Library Direc- friend and Gorham police officer, & Gravel. You may also purchase tor, the duo (shown with Public Services Librarian Julia Hoisington) always go above and be- and Mark Allen, whose son, Dana tickets or ask questions by contact- yond their duties delivering books to homebound patrons, packing items to send out around Allen, died from cancer in his 20s. ing the officers and board mem- the state, shelving library materials, and much more. Thank you, Petersens! The fund has already come to the bers of the Reed Allen Community aid of several people in the com- Fund: President – Mark Curtis, Vice munity: a young man who had a President – Angelo Sotiropoulos, dirt bike accident who was at risk Treasurer – Becky Winslow, and GHS GRAD NEWS: If you, or your son or daughter is a GHS graduate, we would like of losing his home; a brain tumor Secretary – Christy Cousins. Board to share your achievements in the Gorham Times Of Interest section or in a Where Are patient who needed help with Members: Lisa Allen, Mark Allen, Al They Now feature. Submissions should include the year of GHS graduation and should travel expenses to receive treatment Bean, Bruce Hepler, Paul Kennedy, be no longer than 75 words. Contact Chris Crawford at [email protected], Kathy in Boston; and an employee of Shawn Moody, Jon Smith and Fotine Corbett at [email protected] or Cindy O’Shea at [email protected]. the Gorham Fire Department who Sotiropoulos. battled cancer, to name a few. The Please join us for a great night foundation looks to do more as it of fun, entertainment and camara- builds momentum and funding. derie and help raise funds to sup- Casino Night at Spire 29 will con- port your friends and neighbors sist of a silent auction, a live auc- in need who live and work in the tion, and of course, the opportunity community. For more informa- to play various games of chance to tion about the event, or to stay up qualify for prizes. The doors will to date on future events, visit our open at 6:30 p.m., however, due website www.reedallen.org and like to State of Maine laws related to our page on Facebook, “Reed Allen gambling and fund raising, all tick- Community Fund.”

Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | September 6, 2018 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 REMEMBER WHEN LIVING Strike Up the Gorham Band Stop Dieting and Learn How to Eat Food

Stacey Coleman our body stresses out and causes more problems. Your body will think it is Please, do not do a “diet” that elimi- starving, and thus it will slow down nates a macronutrient from your life. your metabolism. Stress hormones can In fact, it would be great to stop “diet- also cause your body to store energy ing” altogether. The truth is we need as fat when you do eventually eat. the three essential macronutrients: In my opinion, fruit is the perfect carbohydrates, protein, and fat to live a breakfast because it is made up of healthy life. carbs, vitamins and minerals that your This article will focus primarily on body needs. Add a bit of protein like carbohydrates. Carbs have a bad repu- egg or nuts, but make carbs the focus tation, but we need them. Our whole for breakfast. This kind of breakfast energy system operates primarily on is perfect to give you the energy you glucose, a sugar, and carbohydrates are need and want, and some protein to Photo credit: George Mittsmenn and Wilma Johnson basically different forms of sugar. While stay full. your body can create energy by using As your day goes on, you still need Wilma Gould Johnson shared their musical talents while fats and proteins, there are health con- energy. Remember, think fruits and Contributing Writer the audience kept time by tapping sequences for doing so. veggies. A salad is essentially carbs, their feet and clapping their hands. Stop, if you will, and visualize Fruits and veggies are some of the throw some chicken in there (protein), The instruments were typical of best carbohydrates there are. They are with avocado (healthy fats) and boom, yourself sitting in a park or on the the times, including drums, trom- town green in Gorham, surrounded loaded with vital minerals and vita- you have the perfect lunch. bones, tubas and trumpets. There mins, too, yet most people do not even As your day ends, energy require- by your neighbors, enjoying the certainly were no electric guitars or music provided by the Gorham Band realize that fruits and veggies are carbs. ments fall, so you do not need as amplifiers. Yes, there are many unhealthy carbs, many carbs. Think of the obesity epi- as they played together on the band- Vintage photos show the Gorham stand during the late 1920’s or early but healthy carbs are essential for a bal- demic and how it relates to the classic Band dated back to the 1880’s with anced lifestyle. If your “diet” is telling American “diet” of starchy carbs like 1930’s. Almost every town in that era band members wearing identical uni- had its own band and the members you to eliminate fruits or veggies, that pasta, pizza, and bread before sleep. forms and white caps. Later photos should be a GIANT red flag. These excessive and mostly nutrition- participated simply for the joy of show dark uniforms, neck and bow sharing their music. The bands were We can learn how to use carbs to ally empty carbs are typically going to ties topped off with black caps with our advantage: carbs = energy. When be unused and therefore will be stored available to play at all kinds of occa- emblems. During the late 1920’s and sions including parades, concerts, fes- we need energy, we need carbs. as fat. early 1930’s, the Gorham band had Instead of eliminating carbs, learn to Dinner should focus primarily on tivals or any other town celebration. approximately 19 members. The Gorham Band concerts were use them when you need energy. lean protein with just a few complex When you wake up, your body carbs. The lean protein provides build- well attended as the band members Continued on Page 6 needs energy, especially if you are ing blocks for cell repair. Sources like going to hit that morning workout. Do fish also contain healthy fats which aid not skip breakfast. Carbs at breakfast in the burning of stored fat and help get your metabolism firing, your brain to detoxify organs. The complex carbs online, and all systems functioning. provide slow and steady help for the The longer we wait to eat, the more proteins to do their job, and prevent a rapid spike in blood sugars which can lead to fat storage. Some great complex carbs are veggies, long grain rice, VILLAGE BUILDERS and quinoa, but there are many others Full Service General Contractor that will do the trick. 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4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 6, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper MUNICIPAL Metro Introduces the New Year Gorham Matters!

Virginia Wilder Cross all the volunteers who have shared Contributing Writer hundreds of hours to make sure Husky Line Bus everything works as planned. If you and your family have Last, but not least, I appreciate all enjoyed New Year Gorham for the help the Town of Gorham, its any of the past ten years, then you various officers, staff, and especially understand why NYG matters to this the Rec. Department have given. community. Spending New Year’s They never let us down even when Eve with folks of all ages enjoying a snow, wind and ice challenged them huge variety of performing arts in a to work over, above, and beyond the safe environment has been the only call of duty. We are lucky to live in way hundreds of Gorham kids and such a wonderful town. countless adults have celebrated This has been a labor of love for New Year’s Eve since 2008. For this me, and I believe it will be the same reason, the NYG planning committee for the person who steps in to accept and I hope this event will continue the leadership role. That person will for the next ten years and beyond, work with an amazing committee, but we need your help. meet extraordinary talent, and get to It is with mixed emotions, I have know the fabulous people who work announced this is the last year I will for the Town of Gorham. It doesn’t serve as the coordinator for New get any more rewarding than that. Year Gorham. For more than 11 So, will New Year Gorham still years, I have been blessed working matter after 2018? I certainly hope so. with the most amazing committee If you agree, perhaps you or some- ever. In addition, I have had the joy one you know would like to learn

Photo credit Kathy Corbett of working with so many talented more about this wonderful opportu- musicians, comedians, jugglers, nity to bring new energy and fresh Welcomed by a trumpet salute, the first Husky Line bus, with its distinctive graphics, arrived dancers, puppeteers, and more. ideas to this incredibly important at the Gorham campus at noon on August 27. USM students and staff eagerly boarded the But the best part has been watching community celebration. bus to check out the interior or to ride into Portland. “I have been waiting a year for this,” said families having fun together whether You can reach me by calling 222- Ilham Mohamed, a sophomore who lives on the Gorham campus. The new METRO route they are amazed by magic, laughing 2248 or send me an email: virgin- provides service for USM students, staff, and faculty as well as the general public between their heads off at something whacky, [email protected]. Portland, Westbrook, Gorham and the two USM campuses. or taken away from troubles with P.S. Because New Year Gorham music that moves them. matters A LOT, we have once again I am forever grateful for all the planned a super celebration for New individuals and businesses that have Year’s Eve, but we’ll share more supported our event with generous about that a little later on. I hope I’ll Get Your Glow On contributions and equally grateful for see you there. Arrests ~ May-June 2018 Portland woman, 42, was arrested and held for probation. for OUI. Finn Parker Road man, 41, was Scarborough man, 30, was arrested arrested for illegal possession of fire- for OUI. arms. Standish woman, 38, was arrested Ossipee Trail man, 48, was arrest- for OUI. (1 prior) ed for OUI. New Hampshire man, 26, was Delaware man, 25, was arrested arrested for disorderly conduct. for domestic violence assault. Hollis woman, 32, was arrested for Narragansett St. man, 25, was OUI. arrested for domestic violence Windham man, 20, was arrested assault.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | September 6, 2018 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Strike Up the Gorham Band Continued from Page 4 Arrests May-June 2018 Continued from Page 5 Much later, in 1968, three of the Morey and Merton Payson. Other Narragansett St. man, 52, was Maryann Drive man, 40, was past band members helped to identi- members include: Elton Alden, Leon arrested for operating after suspen- arrested for failure to appear. fy and provide names for most of the Rogers, Malcolm Chick, Fred Chick, sion, and operating with suspended Hollis man, 45, was arrested for once active band group. Lenwood Albert Verrill Jr, James Ridgeway, registration. attaching false plates and operating a Royal, a town contractor, Dr Robert Earl Watson, George Mitsmenn, Strout Way woman, 33, was arrest- vehicle while license was suspended/ Love, a town physician, and George Robert Newhall, George Burnell, ed for OUI, unlawful possession revoked. Mittsmenn, a long time school jani- Frank Brown, Dr. Robert Love, of scheduled drugs and driving to Rochester, NH man, 26, was arrest- tor, were able to identify 17 of the Russell Oates, and Robert Goodson. endanger. ed for criminal mischief, domes- 19 band members from a photo that The Gorham town band played its Crestwood Drive woman, 32, was tic violence criminal trespass and had been placed a Westbrook news- last performance during Gorham’s arrested for failure to appear. domestic violence assault. paper. 1936 bicentennial celebration. Gardiner man, 33, was arrested for Scarborough man, 24, was arrested The band director in the 1930’s Wilma Gould Johnson asks that failure to pay a fine, unlawful posses- for failure to report a motor vehicle was James Ridgeway. Band mem- any one with a question or more sion of scheduled drugs (2 counts) accident and operating with a sus- bers, in no particular order, were: information to contact her at iam- and failure to pay a fine. pended or revoked license. Drummers: Lenwood Royal, Harry [email protected] O’Brien Drive woman, 35, was South St. man, 51, was arrested for arrested for unlawful possession of OUI. scheduled drugs (2 counts) and traf- Limington man, 30, was arrested ficking in prison contraband. for OUI (1 prior). Windham woman, 25, was arrested Birch Drive woman, 38, was arrest- Did You Know? for stealing drugs, OUI (drugs), vio- ed for violating conditions of release. June is considered a “summer day of the week as December each lating conditions of release, unlaw- Longfellow Road man, 58, was month,” whereas September is not in year but does not end on the same day ful possession of scheduled drugs arrested for violating conditions of spite of the fact that September has of the week as any other month in the (2 counts), criminal mischief and release and assault on an officer. twice as many warm “summer days” as year. operating with a suspended/revoked Westbrook woman, 60, was arrest- June. license. ed for OUI. The Harvest Moon is defined as the On This Day…September 6: Maple Ridge Drive man, 40, was New Portland Road woman, 45, full moon closet to the Fall equinox. 1620 - The Pilgrims sailed from arrested for unlawful possession of was arrested for OUI. The Harvest Moon was named because Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower scheduled drugs, violating conditions Bar Mills man, 25, was arrested for it rises within a half-hour of when the to settle in North America. of release and held for probation. OUI. sun sets. In the early days, when farm- 1866 - Frederick Douglass was the South Portland woman, 24, was Dingley Springs Road man, 37, ers had no tractors, it was essential that first US black delegate to a national arrested for failure to provide correct was arrested for operating with a they work by the light of the moon to political convention. name and probation was revoked. suspended license (OUI), OUI and bring in the harvest. This moon is the 1995 - Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Main St. man, 24, was arrested for violating conditions of release. fullest moon of the year. When you Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st unlawful possession of scheduled Woodland Road woman, 36, was gaze at it, it looks very large and gives a consecutive game, breaking a record drugs and trafficking in prison con- arrested for violating conditions of lot of light throughout the entire night. that stood for 56 years. traband. release and bail was revoked. No other lunar spectacle is as awesome 1997 - The funeral for Princess as the Harvest Moon. Diana was broadcast across several networks and around the world. An BUYING OR SELLING? CONTACT ONE OF There are 30 days in the month of estimated 2 billion people watched all September, which starts on the same or part of the funeral on television. OUR PROFESSIONAL REALTORS.

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 6, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SCHOOL Gorham Schools Welcome New Staff Andrea Morrell and instruction from Arizona State teacher at Village, replacing a teach- disciplinary studies from UMO and a School News Editor University. er who is retiring after one-year of M.Ed. from Salem State College. Rosemarie Dyer is a one-year unpaid leave. She received a B.A. Nicole Poole is an assistant direc- The Gorham School Department special education autism teacher in psychology and education from tor of special services, in a new posi- has a few new faces around its at Great Falls, replacing Susan Wheaton College. tion. She received her B.A. in child- schools this year. The following staff Hodgson, who is out on a one-year Liz Henry is a K-5 literacy spe- hood studies from Plymouth State have been hired for the start of the unpaid leave. She received a B.A. cialist at Great Falls, replacing Gigi University and a M.Ed. in school 2018/19 school year. in psychology from the University McAllister who moved on to another leadership from St. Joseph’s College. Rebecca Ambrose is a district- of Maine at Orono (UMO) and has position outside of Gorham. She Heather Putnam Hurd is a first wide gifted and talented teacher in completed graduate courses in spe- received a B.A. in teaching of English grade teacher at Village, in a new a new position. She received a B.S. cial education from USM. from the University of Illinois and position. She received a B.S. in and M.S. in music education from Wayne Farrington is a one-year M.S. in literacy from USM. elementary education from UNE and the University of Southern Maine 1/5 Spanish teacher at Gorham High Alisha Johnson is a Kindergarten a M.Ed. in special education from (USM) and has completed graduate School (GHS) in a new position. He teacher at Village, in a new position. Grand Canyon University. work in gifted and talented educa- received a B.S. in secondary educa- She received a B.A. in elementary Melissa Ransom is a school nurse tion from the University of Maine at tion from the University of Maine at education from UNE and a M.A. in at Narragansett, replacing Carrie Farmington. Farmington. literacy from USM. Chasse, who moved to Village. She Abigail Bartlett is a K-5 liter- Hilarie Fotter is a district-wide Lisa Larrabee is a K-12 504 strate- received a B.S. in nursing from St. ary specialist at Village Elementary, school psychologist, replacing gist, in a new position. She received Joseph’s College. replacing Jackie Lortie who retired. Cheryl Rainforth, who took another a B.S. in communication disorders Rita Schlegel is a speech lan- She received a B.A. in communica- position outside of Gorham. She from College of Saint Rose and guage pathologist, replacing a retir- tion from the University of New received a B.A. in elementary edu- a M.S. in special education from ing speech pathologist. She received Hampshire (UNH) and M.Ed. from cation from University of Maine at Russell Sage Graduate School. a B.A. in communication disorders UNH. Farmington; a M.S. in educational Dustin J. Levesque is a one- from UMO and a M.S. in commu- Ellen Berry is a guidance counsel- psychology from USM; and a Psy.D. year elementary music teacher at nication disorders from Emerson or at Great Falls Elementary, replac- in school psychology from USM. Narragansett Elementary, replacing College. ing Michael Lortie who retired. She Carlie Geiger is a full-time a teacher taking a one-year unpaid Emily Stevens is a behavioral spe- received a B.A. in business manage- speech pathologist at Great Falls, medical leave of absence. She cialist, replacing Larilee English. She ment from Columbia College; a M.S. replacing Betsy Beaven, who retired. received a B.A. in music education received a B.A. in sociology and gen- in recreation administration from She received a B.A. in psychology from UMO. der studies from Colby College and George Williams College of Aurora from Holy Cross University and a Samantha McCoughry is an a M.Ed. in special education from University; and a M.S. in school M.S. in speech, language, and hear- eighth and ninth grade transition Temple University. counseling from USM. ing sciences. specialist (guidance counselor) at Kimberly Walker is a one- Kate Bishop is a fourth grade Jessica Groleau is a fifth grade GHS. She received a B.S. of music in year elementary special education teacher at Narragansett Elementary teacher at Great Falls, in a new posi- music education from Keene State resource teacher, replacing Anne replacing a teacher who left the dis- tion. She received a B.S. in elemen- College and a M.A. in school coun- Foden, who is out on a one-year trict. She received a B.S. in business tary education from the University of seling from Fairfield University. unpaid leave. She received a B.S. in administration from the University of New England (UNE). Stephanie Nichols is a second psychology from USM. Mass. Amherst and a M.Ed. at USM. Sara Hampton is a social stud- grade teacher at Narragansett, Hannah West is an art teacher Amy Brassard is a Kindergarten ies teacher at GHS, replacing Scott replacing Lori Gurney. She received at Gorham Middle School (GMS), teacher at Great Falls, replacing Caulfield who retired. She received a a B.A. in history and a M.Ed. from St. replacing Vicki Bove who retired. a retiring teacher. She received B.A. in secondary social studies edu- Joseph’s College. She received a B.A. in communi- a B.S. in early childhood educa- cation from the Indiana University of Catherine Paul is a .80 English cation and design from the Pratt tion/psychology from Keene State Pennsylvania. teacher at GHS, replacing Brian Institute and a M.A. in teaching from College and a M.Ed. in curriculum Erin Hanson is a second grade Garrity. She received a B.A. in inter- the Maine College of Art.

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1. Violet (age 11, grade 6), Jesse (age 12, grade 7), and Josephine James (age 14, grade 8) Photo Credit Philip James 6 7 8 9 2. Izzy (grade 3) and Sophia Perkins (grade K), 10 both at Narragansett Photo Credit Sara Perkins 3. Freshmen friends. Back row (l to r): Mary DeWitt, Anna Nelson, and Leah Woodbury. Center row (l to r): Kate Dupuis, Maddie Michaud, and Allie Myles. Front row (l to r): Rachel Gross and Sophia Michaud Photo Credit Tammy Woodbury 4. Twins Lauren and Taylor Chadburn (age 7, grade 2), Narragansett 15 Photo Credit Andrea Chadburn 14 12 13 5. Connor (grade 3 with Mrs. AT) and Grace 11 McHenry (grade K with Mrs. Underhill), both at Village Photo Credit Courtney McHenry 6. Aiden Lizotte (age 14, grade 9), GHS, Sabrina Bowler (age 7, grade 2), Village, and Brady Marquis (age 13, grade 8), GMS Photo Credit Sheila Daigle 7. Atticus Wells, (age 6, grade 1), high fives with Dad Photo Credit Merrilee Warholak 19 17 18 8. Destiny (age 9, grade 4) and Bentley Lewis 16 (age 6, grade K), both at Great Falls Photo Credit Danielle Lewis 9. Devon (age 6, grade 1) and Dylan (age 8, grade 3), both at Village Photo Credit Katie Paulsen 10. Hawkes Farm crew headed to Narragansett: Back row: Fitzroy, Emma, Emma, Brady, Keegan, Lizzy, and Mia. Front row: Everett and Ben Photo Credit Amy Starr

11. Eva (age 9, grade 4) and Rose Wandell (age 11, 21 22 grade 5), both at Village waiting with their dog Duke 20 23 Photo Credit Shannin Wandell 24 12. Benjamin Cahill, Second Grade at Village Photo credit Rebecca West 13. Aiden Cahill, Fifth Grade at Village Photo credit Rebecca West 14. Larissa Moore (grade 4), Narragansett Photo Credit Crissy Moore 15. Incoming freshmen girls: Phoebe Richards, Ambrosia Moore, Natalya Asali, Izzy Morrell, and Clara Shvets Photo Credit Chrissy Moore 16. Blake Leighton (age 8, grade 3), Village Photo Credit Katie Nicholson 26 17. Harrison (age 8) and Oliver (celebrating his 27 28 tenth birthday), are ready for third and fourth grades 25 Photo Credit Heather Connolly 18. Keegan Maxim (age 6, grade 1) Photo Credit Rebecca Coleman 19. First day of sixth grade for Natalie Smith, Abby Rogers, Evelyn Rush, and Brooke Stevens Photo Credit Kelly Rogers 20. Reid Thomas Edwards (age 5, grade K) Photo Credit James and Jamie Edwards 21. Maci (age 6, grade 1) and Colby Pratt (age 9, grade 4), both at Village Photo Credit Nikki Pratt 31 30 22. Jack Edwards (age 8, grade 2) 29 Photo Credit James and Jamie Edwards 23. Jayne Rowles (age 6, grade 1), Narragansett Photo Credit Leisha Rowles 24. Christopher (grade 1) and Ava Scott (grade 2), Narragansett Photo Credit Kelley Scott 25. Sophia Emerson (age 9, grade 3) Photo Credit Michelle Emerson 26. Natalie Emerson (age 5, grade K) Photo Credit Michelle Emerson 27. Quinn McAdams and Ella Todd (both grade 1), Owen Todd (grade 4), and Braeden McAdams (grade K), all at Great Falls Photo Credit Haley McAdams 30. Olivia Hopkins (grade 8) and her dog 28. Anna Faatz (age 8, grade 3), Village Martha, GMS School Note Police Chief Dan Jones and Gorham High Photo taken by Sarah Faatz Photo Credit Patty Barth School administration teamed up to give out 1000 popsicles to all students and staff at 29. Carter (grade 2) and Jack (grade K) Sprague, 31. Lyla (grade 2) and George (grade K) Placey GHS on August 30, when the heat index reached over 96 degrees in some of the class- Narragansett with their dog Zeppelin, Great Falls rooms. Check out the fun at: https://vimeo.com/287540767/e05d3334a3 Photo Credit Jamie LaRocca Photo Credit Mo Placey

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cer team. Last season, the team had a Compiled by Destiny Cook 13-3-1 record, losing in the Regional Sports Editor Fall Sports Preview finals in PKs. Key returning players: JR Andrew Rent (Midfielder), SR Michael VOLLEYBALL: Gorham Volleyball Knight (Midfielder), SR Cooper Lyons seniors: Maiya Carlson, Isabelle Kolb, (Midfielder), and SR Trevor Gray Katie O’Donnell, Libby Mitchell, Sara (Goalkeeper). Other returning var- Slager, Alexa Corey, Lily Barden, sity players include seniors Brendan Colette Romatis, and Evelyn Kitchen. Waterman and Kevin Mollison, and Players to watch this season are Meg juniors Ryan Farr, Javin Stickney, Kyle Perry (junior) and Katie O’Donnell Hamblen, Brady King, Colby Christakis, (senior). Coach Emma Tirrell said, “We and Alex Burghardt. Coach King said are expecting a solid year of working “This year’s team has five returning hard and having fun. We expect to suc- starters and many talented players ready ceed and will change anything on the to step in and contribute. The group court we need to in order to succeed. should improve throughout the sea- These players have their eyes set on son and be ready for a deep run in the their goals of making it through the tournament. The early schedule will test tournament at the end of the season the Rams with Deering, Scarborough, and will do whatever it takes to get Portland, and South Portland all expect- there. Be ready for good volleyball!” Photo credit Earle Christianson ed to be strong opponents. Tirrell expects some challenging oppo- GIRLS’ SOCCER: The Gorham girls’ nents but they are looking forward to a soccer team had a record of 10-3-2 last great season. season. Key returning seniors: Brooke BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY: Seniors: Woodbury, Avery Germond, Caroline Zack Brown-Davis, Zach Green, Dylan Gross, Emma Forgues, Hallie Shiers, Lamont, Evan Morrell, Simon Roussel, Caitlin Chasse, and Brittany Desjardins. and Jacob Sladen. Runners to watch With regard to the outlook of the sea- are Jacob Sladen and Andrew Tinkham. son, Coach Zarrilli said, “We have a Coach Jason Tanguay said, “The boys’ solid mix of speed and technical ability team graduated three of our top seven that will enable us to compete against runners from last year - two of which the toughest teams in the league this being our number one and two run- year. We are working on our versatil- ners. It looks as though some of our ity and strength and hope to improve runners have put in a good base of on our play-offs run from last year.” summer running, but only time will tell According to Zarrilli, key matchups are if the others can get into shape this sea- Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, and

Photo credit Jason Tanguay son.” Tanguay is hopeful this team will Thornton Academy. qualify again for the state champion- FIELD HOCKEY: Head Coach ship at the end of the season. Although Becky Manson-Rioux is entering her this will be a challenging goal, he 10th season as Head Coach of the said the boys have a good group who Gorham Rams field hockey team. Her could step up and get it done. “It will Assistant Coach, Meredith Thurston, be exciting to see how the team does is in her 3rd. The team’s record last in our regular season races. If we can year was 6-8 and its season ended in figure out how to run well as a team, the preliminary round to Kennebunk. then we might find ourselves ready to Key returning players: Sarah Steven perform in the post-season.” (SR Captain, Defender), Hailey Morrill GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY: Seniors: (SR, Midfielder), Lydia McCrillis (SR Libby Knudsen and Ellianna Towns. Captain/Goalkeeper), Isis Adams Runners to watch are Kate Tugman (SR Captain and also coming back and Iris Kitchen. Coach Tanguay said, from a season ending injury at the “Our girls’ team was very successful last beginning of last season. Isis is a year, but we did graduate three of our 4-year varsity player), Faith Dillon Gorham High School senior soccer players. Photo credit Amanda Landry Photography top five runners. I must say though that (JR Center/Midfielder), Kacie Walton there were numerous girls who put in (JR, Defender), and Lydia Gaudreau the commitment this summer to create (SO, Forward). Key newcomers: Molly a good base of summer mileage so I Rathbun (SO), Alex Ferrigan (SO), am excited to see this work pay off for Lauren Green (JR), and Kate Downey them this season. This hard work and (SO). Sharing her outlook on the dedication has created a great founda- season, Coach said, “With some key tion to build upon for the girls team this returning players and some fresh new, season. I believe that qualifying for the young talent the Gorham Rams Field state championship will be a good goal Hockey team looks to be versatile, well for the girls team this season.” Tanguay conditioned and has strong leader- is eager to see how those runners who ship.” Key matchups are Marshwood, established a good base of training Cheverus, Thornton Academy, and this summer perform in the big meets Massabesic. like the Southern Maine Classic on GOLF: Varsity Golf lost two of the Saturday, September 8, in Gorham and state’s top golfers last season, however, the Festival of Champions on Saturday, Coach Scott Nevers shared that they September 29, in Belfast. return four varsity starters. He said, FOOTBALL: Andy Hager is return- “They look to lead us back to the state Photo credit Amanda Landry Photography ing for his 5th year as Head Coach of finals at Natanis. With a few underclass- the Rams. Coach Hager said, “The Rams men mixed in, we will be a solid team return few starters on each side of the and compete every match.” ball this year, as we begin yet another He stated, “Any one of the varsity rebuilding year with a young program starters could be the number one man, comprised of predominantly juniors as we will have a very balanced team.” and freshmen.” Players to watch are: SR He said the team will look to build Ethan Stump (LB/OL), SR Nate Burchill consistency and confidence through- (OL/LB), JR Kyle Ouellette (OL/LB), JR out the season leading to the state Tyler Rollins (RB/DB), JR Isaac Rollins qualifier and into the state champion- (QB/DB), JR Jack Van Zandt (WR/DB), ship. He also said to look for seniors and JR Ryan Reno (TE/DE). Tyler Haines, Peter Boswell, Jayden BOYS’ SOCCER: Tim King is in Gaudreau and Trevor Loubier to lead Photo credit Amanda Landry Photography his 19th year coaching the boys soc- the team in matches.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | September 6, 2018 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 Gorham Father and Daughter OUR READERS WRITE Achieve Black Belt River Road Rage David Alexander see TWO vehicles, side-by-side, racing Contributing Writer towards me, one in MY lane! I hit the brakes and four cars going north flew I almost “bought the farm” recently. by, one honking at this idiot. We set out for the Senior Center. A The freshly painted solid center line speaker was coming from the Maine means NO PASSING on the stretch; Center for Elder Law to tell us about coming off a curve and hill after wills, living wills, and how to cope with Pleasant River, drivers do not have future health care costs. Even though we room to safely pass. The speed limit are in good health now, you never know. there is 40 mph, which was exceeded The morning started out with a bang by all. Was this idiot frustrated at having as we passed the Grange. I spotted to follow three cars for two miles from flashing red lights and red fire trucks the light at Route 202? Was he playing on Route 237. There had just been an tag with another? I’ll never know of accident. A rented truck was up on the course. One thing for sure I do know opposite bank, leaving an ugly gash in is that if I had not made a full stop the big pine tree. An SUV was in the looking left and right, I would not be ditch, front all smashed up and the driv- here with you today. So just follow the er was still inside. Later, I learned the simple rule: Always Assume All Other SUV driver made a left turn without a Drivers Are Idiots. full stop off Wilson Road. Police waved And if that wasn’t enough, driving us by and we headed down the road to up Route 237 a day later, we had just Little Falls. passed Great Falls School at the speed There, the attorney told us “even if limit of 30 mph. At the top of the hill you are fine now, there’s a good chance approaching Daigle’s Sod Farm, where at some time you will need to stay in the speed limit increases to 40 mph, I a nursing home at a cost of $375/day, sped up only to have a car behind me and very soon, your benefits will run pull out and pass. He or she just made out. Then you may need to fall back on it, barely avoiding an oncoming truck. Maine Care.” What is it that compels drivers to take The 90 minute talk was well received deadly risks? Is it frustration from driv- with lots of questions as is typical with ing behind a “slowpoke,” or driving the our previous guest speakers. The Senior posted speed limit? These three close Driver Refreshment Course offered by calls, potentially serious/fatal accidents, AAA and AARP had told us to avoid left within a week’s time and a few miles turns, they are especially dangerous for from home are enough to make me seniors. And that is what I do every time super cautious on all of our roads. I visit my daughter who lives in South Editor’s Note: David Alexander is a Windham. River Road can be especially retired engineer who has lived for 34 busy, with commuters and cottage peo- years in the White Rock neighborhood ple en route to the Lakes country. Now of Gorham. Alexander participates in that River Road has been resurfaced, they a memoir writing group at the Little all drive faster. Falls Senior Center and writes, he After lunch and a nap, I headed over says, “to save my memories for my Photo credit Michele Whidden to Gambo Dam for a hike: right on grandchildren.” If you have a story Wilson Road, right on Hurricane, right to contribute (approximately 300- Samantha Whidden, a seventh grader at Gorham Middle School, recently reached the impres- on River Road. After stopping, looking 500 words), please send it along to sive accomplishment of receiving her 1st degree black belt at Villari’s Martial Arts Center. Her to my left and seeing no traffic, I started [email protected] for father, Charles, achieved his 3rd degree black belt also. to turn right onto River Road, only to consideration.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | September 6, 2018 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 COMMUNITY GRADUATIONS Join Presumpscott Region Land Trust on Sunday, September 16, from 5-7:00 p.m. for Molly Creeden, BS Sport and Event Management, Elon University, Elon, NC the Randall Orchards trail opening, ribbon cutting and trail walk. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with appetizers and fresh cider followed by a slideshow presentation of highlights from OF INTEREST the year along with annual meeting elections. Come early and enjoy apple picking. Randall Orchards is owned by the Randall family and the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust holds a 500-acre conservation and agricultural easement on the orchard and surrounding forest. This event is free, but registration is required at https://www.prlt.org/event-signup-annual- meeting.

Thanks to the Narragansett One Foundation Grant, the White Rock Grange #380 (33 Wilson Rd) is now fully handicapped accessible with the recent installation of a stair lift. The Grange would like to invite the public to tour the facility, Saturday, September 29 from 4:30-6 p.m. Come enjoy a spaghetti supper and listen to live music by Mike Stackhouse. FMI 839-3946.

SENIOR PROGRAMS Walgreens Pharmacy of Windham, is sponsoring a Flu Immunization Clinic at the Lakes Region Senior Center at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn Street, on Wednesday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Senior doses will be available. Please bring your medicare or insurance card.

Lakes Region Senior Center, located at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. is open Tim O’Neill, GHS ’15, above right, recently completed a summer internship working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join them daily for coffee, tea, and socializing. in Speaker Ryan’s office in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. He attends American Ongoing daily activities include Mahjong on Mondays – beginners welcome. FMI, Diane University, where he is in his senior year majoring in CLEG (Communications, Law, 892-9529; Tuesday crafts and card games. FMI, Avis 892-0298; The Memoir Writing Group Economics & Government). meets the last Wednesday of the month. FMI, David 892-9604; Thursday Table games at 10 a.m. and Friday Art Workshop at 9 a.m. FMI 892-0299. The Gorham Garden Club will be hosting a plant and bake sale, Saturday, September 8, at 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The sale will we held at 71 South Street, next to Baxter Library. The Senior Meal site will re-open on September 19. Meals are served at St. Anne’s Church Come check out the beautiful perennials, gently used garden items and the delicious baked on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Cost is $4. Volunteers are needed to assist in meal prep and goods. clean up. FMI call St Anne’s Church at 839-4857.

Multi Family Yard Sale with Baked Goods at White Rock Community Building, 34 Wilson The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center 75 South St is free and avail- Road, on Saturday, September 8, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rain or Shine. All proceeds to benefit able to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, shower seats, commodes, walk- the White Rock Friendship Clubs Scholarship Fund. FMI 892-9521. ers, canes and more. FMI 839-3859, 329-4976, 632-2178, 839-3630, 839-2484, 839- 3228, 839-6682, or 839-3494, 839-6450. The North Gorham Chess Club will meet Saturday, September 8, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. at the North Gorham Public Library. FMI Contact John Morgan at [email protected] or ON-GOING EVENTS (207) 766-8554. Gorham Cancer Prayer and Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Rd. from 6-7:30 p.m. This monthly The Gorham Lions will be meeting on Tuesday, September 11, at the Old Elmwood School non-denominational event is a prayer and support group for anyone dealing with cancer House on South Street (Rte. 114) at 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome. FMI, 929-9182. including patients and caregivers.

The UCC at North Gorham will hold a Bean-hole Bean Supper on Saturday, September 15, The Gorham Food Pantry, located at 299-B Main St (parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic from 4:30-6 p.m. Serving authentic bean hole beans baked in the ground overnight, hotdogs, Church) is open every Thursday morning from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth coleslaw, potato salads, homemade pies and brown bread. 4 Standish Neck Rd. FMI 207- Wednesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in need. FMI, 222- 415-1388. 4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org.

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics, the state’s first tuition free, public, residential The Gorham Food Pantry will have extended hours through Sept. 26 to receive donations high school serving students from across the state and located in Limestone, Maine will host of produce from local gardeners. Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays from 5-6 an informational session at the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus on Sunday, p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 a.m. September 16, from 12:30-3 p.m. at 10 Bailey Hall. FMI www.mssm.org, or 207-325-3303. CLOSE TO HOME Schoolhouse Arts Center will be holding auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas on September 9 & 10, from 6-8 p.m., at Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, (Route 114) Standish. Auditions are open to teens and adults and will consist of cold readings from the script. Show dates are November 30 – December 9 on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. The Gorham Times FMI, please email Mychelle at [email protected]. DO YOU HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT YOU Needs You WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? EMAIL US AT TOWN NEWS REPORTER [email protected] The Gorham Times is currently in need of writers who can cover town news. This role involves contacting and meeting with people in the community, such as the Town Manager or representatives from different Boards in Gorham (i.e. Planning, Zoning, etc.). It may also include updates from the Gorham Fire and Police Departments as issues arise. This role would entail a commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per issue and require that a bimonthly deadline be met. Stipend available.

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Local teacher with experienced were wearing dark clothes. was summonsed for assault and criminal students in Gorham. Call 207-332- 6117 or email [email protected]. Vehicle with its flashers on was parked in mischief. the middle of the turn lane on Main St. in Meadowbrook Drive caller reported a fox front of the 7-11. Operator told officer he had come up on her porch and then scur- CALENDAR had run out of gas. Officer pushed vehicle ried away. She was advised fox was prob- into 7-11 and got some gas for the car. ably looking for food for her young. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Driver was able to start the car and drive to • Baby Discovery Time (birth-18 mos), 9:30-9:50 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library a gas station. Caller reported seeing a vehicle swerving • Toddler Discovery Time (18-36 mos), 10-10:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library all over the road at varying speeds. Officer Caller reported a suspicious person on checked license plate and went to house on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 White Birch Lane. Trespass paperwork Gray Road. Intoxicated male came to the • Gorham Garden Club plant and bake sale, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 71 South Street (next to had been rescinded so he was all set to be door and said his girlfriend had been driv- Baxter Library) there. ing. She confirmed this and was not drunk. • Lego Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library Officer checked Martin’s Point and Quick Burnham Road caller stated ex-boyfriend • North Gorham Chess Club, 10:15-11:30 a.m., North Gorham Public Library Care for a female involved in a crash in has been harassing her after she told him Windham who had fled the scene of an not to contact her again. Officer advised her TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 accident. how to get a protection from harassment • Preschool Discovery Time (3-5 yrs), 9:30-10:15 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library • Gorham Lions Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Old Elmwood School House (Rt 114). Burch Drive caller reported he had left his order. hover board outside and it had been stolen. Lombard St. caller reported the theft of a WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Caller reported a man was staggering while package. • Flu Immunization Clinic, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lakes Region Senior Center. walking up New Portland Road and had Riverbend Road caller wanted to know if PD THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 almost fallen in to the road. Man was walk- had been down her dead end street as she ing to White Birch Lane and said everything had received a call from a neighbor. It was • Baby Discovery Time (birth-18 mos), 9:30-9:50 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library was fine. VIPS doing a property check. • Toddler Discovery Time (18-36 mos), 10-10:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 • National Batman Day, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library • Bean-hole Bean Supper, 4:30-6 p.m. UCC at North Gorham

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 • Maine School of Science and Mathematics info session, 12:30-3 p.m. USM Gorham • PRLT Trail Walk/Annual Meeting, 5-7 p.m., Randall's Orchards. Free but RSVP required at www.prlt.org

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 • Preschool Discovery Time (3-5 yrs), 9:30-10:15 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 • Bicycle Coalition of Maine safety presentation, 1-1:45 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library • Nature Art in the Park, 2-3 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library

Inn at Village Square had a fundraiser for the Gorham Backpack Program through the month of August. With the help of staff, residents, and family members they received NEXT GORHAM TIMES DEADLINES: numerous donations of pencils, crayons, pens, paper and so SEPTEMBER 12 much more. Inn at Village Square is excited to help SEPTEMBER 26 strengthen our Gorham community. OCTOBER 10