Winter at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm of Our Celebration, We Hope You Will Come to Narragansett School Kathy Corbett Staff Writer at 5 P.M

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Volume 26 Number 24 | December 10, 2020 A Free, Not-for-Profit Newspaper Serving Gorham Since 1995 Watch out Light Parade Goes On Despite Pandemic Gorham was once again treated to Times Square, the traditional light parade despite the pandemic. The parade on November Here Comes 29 included approximately 30 lit vehicles with onlookers lining the streets Gorham! either in their parked cars or socially distanced outside wearing masks. Tom Hasbrouck Coordinator, New Year Gorham Santa and Mrs. Claus rode into town safely protected in a snow globe. The New Year Gorham committee has agonized for several weeks try- The couple did not personally greet ing to figure out how to make this the children due to safety measures. year’s event memorable, fun, and “There will be no visiting with Santa COVID-compliant, and we believe we’ve got it covered! Here’s what this year as he is a little over 1,700 you need to know about this year’s years old and has a diet of mainly hybrid community-wide family event cookies, which puts him in the high to welcome the new year by celebrating performing and visual arts. risk category for COVID-19,” said Gail First off, New Year Gorham will Platts, programmer/office manager air on our own community access at the Rec. Department. Despite the channel 3, and will be streamed on the internet. There will be a changes due to the public health two-hour show prior to the 5 p.m. restrictions, it was a great success. fireworks, which will feature four of Comments left on the Rec. Depart- our favorite performers. The show will also feature guest emcees, ment’s Facebook page included “The much as you would see watching best light parade yet” and “It was a New Year’s Eve at Times Square, great display! A morale booster!” but we don’t want to ruin all the surprises yet. Just know, it will be Photo credit Roger Marchand truly fun, local entertainment! For detailed descriptions of the performers, please see our full-page ad on page 12. In addition to the virtual portion Winter at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm of our celebration, we hope you will come to Narragansett School Kathy Corbett Staff Writer at 5 p.m. to watch our best ever fireworks display that will appropri- While walking one of the three miles ately usher out 2020 and welcome of trails at Cherry Hill Farm, Johanna 2021. Volunteer police officers will Hanselman came across “a beautiful direct you to safe parking areas, sculpture of a bear realistic enough to where you will be asked to remain scare my dog.” This life-sized wood- with your cars so we can maintain carving is the latest addition to the Shaw appropriate distance between fam- Family Foundation’s recreational site on ily groups. Lower Main Street (Route 25). The third change this year is the Purchased from ecomaine in 2016, the admission fee. There isn’t any! Photo credit Kathy Corbett foundation’s 258 acres border remnants Even though there isn’t an admis- of the old Cumberland and Oxford Canal. A bear carved from a tall pine tree stump sion fee, we still have expenses, and According to Parker Brown, assistant invites people to walk the trails. Six rustic we are grateful for all the businesses controller for Shaw Brothers, land front- benches, also carved from pine, are being and individuals who have contrib- ing on Lower Main Street was leased to placed on the longer trails. uted in this most challenging year. Photo credit Johanna Hanselman Sebago Brewing Company which added Contributions help make this pos- to the Gorham tax base. Brewing there benches, also constructed by Pickett, shoeing and cross-country skiing, and sible, but the committee also relies fulfilled the requirement for agricultural are being placed on the longer trails. As always lots of dogs.” Elizabeth MacField on admission sales income. So, you use. Hanselman observed, “The trails appear walks her dogs Sophie and Nellie there can help by purchasing a New Year The public recreational area, opened to be intentionally designed to appeal several times a week and appreciates Gorham face mask for a $5 dona- in 2019, includes a parking lot, seven to a wide range of people, abilities, and “the variety of routes and wide open tion. The masks will be available groomed trails, an ice skating pond, interests.” spaces.” for sale soon; for information about and a children’s storybook trail. Tim “Taking a walk at Cherry Hill,” Group activities at Cherry Hill Farm purchasing a mask, https://www. Pickett from Elliot, Maine, carved the Hanselman said, “you will bump into are organized under an agreement with gorham-me.org/new-year-gorham- bear from a tall pine tree stump. It stands people you know, families with kids the Town of Gorham. Groups want- committee/pages/2020-program- in a wooded area about two-and-a-half making fairy forts in the woods, runners, ing to hold outdoor events contact information. miles from the parking lot. Six rustic bikers, and, in the winter, people snow- Cindy Hazelton, the town’s parks an We hope you will join us in recreation director, who determines if celebrating this hybrid New Year they are appropriate for the site. She Gorham – some of it with your also plans activities for the public. “This families at home, and some of it insidetheTimes winter we are hoping to use open fields with others outdoors. If you have Augusta Living Municipal School Sports 2 4 4 7 13 for snowshoeing and cross-country ski- any questions, please call Virginia Community Blotter Calendar Wilder Cross at 222-2248. 15 19 19 Continued on Page 3 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, 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 the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. In order to allow our staff and volunteers time to enjoy the Back in Session holidays, we will be taking a short break. The next edition Rep. Mo Terry leadership, Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross; issues and others by embracing a new, of the Gorham Times will be and the first woman to serve as Maine’s more electric transportation future, dated January 7. We wish you Last week the full Legislature came Secretary of State, Secretary, Shenna modernizing Maine’s buildings with together at the Augusta Civic Center Bellows. With such a strong leadership initiatives that encourage installation all a wonderful holiday season! to swear in the new members of the team in the Legislature and throughout of heat pumps and other energy and 130th Legislature. I am thrilled to be the Constitutional offices, I am confi- cost efficient heating systems, grow- able to continue my work to represent dent in our ability to pass meaningful ing Maine’s clean-energy economy and Gorham and am deeply grateful to all and carefully crafted legislation and protecting our natural-resources. the folks involved in making sure we Bringing the News to All of Gorham to continue to make our state govern- The pandemic has taught us that PO Box 401 can do so safely. ment work for you. preparation can mean the difference Gorham, Maine 04038 Normally we would meet in the Moving forward, I am eager to start between life and death. We must be Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 State House, which has served as the working on legislation that supports prepared for the hurdles around the [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com home of Maine’s Legislature since the Maine’s economic recovery. 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We plan titled “Maine Won’t Wait.” This in different spaces this session than in Features [email protected] have a lot of work to do to overcome plan is crucial in solving some of our years past, my dedication to serving Of Interest [email protected] many of the challenges posed by the state’s pressing economic concerns in you and our community is unwaver- Calendar item [email protected] coronavirus and to address issues that light of the COVID-19 health crisis, ing. Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ existed before the pandemic hit. gmail.com or 839-8390 but also importantly addresses another As we embark on the 130th School News [email protected] Months of preparation and col- major crisis: climate change. The cli- Legislative session, I want to hear from —— laboration among our non-partisan mate crisis can feel less urgent than you about your concerns, hopes and Subscriptions staff and the folks at the Civic Center COVID-19 to some, but here in the expectations, so please reach out! It is $20/year in Gorham; $25/year elsewhere resulted in changes to our physical Northeast where many of our liveli- an honor to continue to serve you. $15/year for college subscription space and operating procedures. Some Snowbird subscriptions available hoods are connected to our natural upon request of these measures include universal environment, we must take this issue Rep. Maureen “Mo” Terry, Subscriptions and renewals are available masking, distancing, maximum room seriously. D-Gorham, is serving her online on our website. capacity limits, pre-entry COVID-19 In recent years Maine has expe- third term in the Maine —— screening practices, and staggered rienced unseasonably warm weather House of Representatives. Editor: Leslie Dupuis arrival times. These steps are crucial to She is a chef and small Business Manager: Stacy Sallinen which has contributed to increases in Advertiser Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen ensure we can continue to serve you in business owner with more flooding, the presence of more ticks, than 25 years of experi- Design/Production: Shirley Douglas the safest way possible. mosquitos and other harmful insects ence in the food service Staff Writers: Diane Abramson, Jacob Adams, Swearing-in day was also marked and a reduction of our lobster harvest. industry. Contact her at maureen.terry@legisla- Kathy Corbett, John Ersek, Sheri Faber, by some other noteworthy firsts. This “Maine Won’t Wait” helps address these ture.maine.gov. Edmund Ricker, Cathy Walter year, we elected our nation’s young- Features: Chris Crawford Guest Copy Editor: Karen DiDonato est Speaker of the House, Rep. Ryan Photographers: Amanda Landry, Roger Fecteau; the first person of color in Marchand Trash Tags, not Trash Bags Public Service: Lori Arsenault Sports: Destiny Cook School News: Andrea Morrell Courtesy of Town of Gorham purchase their own trash bags and Social Media Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen Public Works attach a tag to each bag when placed at Digital Content Manager: Bailey O’Brien the curb for collection. Webmaster: Judi Jones The Town of Gorham will discon- The tags signify to the town’s curb- Distribution Coordinator: Russ Frank tinue distribution of town trash bags, side collection contractor, Pine Tree Distribution: Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Scott Burnheimer, Chris Crawford, Dan Fenton, replacing them with town trash tags, Waste (Casella), that the resident has Russ Frank, Chris Kimball, Kris Miller, Chuck effective January 1, 2021. The tags paid for the collection of each tagged Miller, Luke Nadeau, Dick Peterson, John have been in circulation since May trash bag. The revenue from the sale of Richard, Nancy Thompson 2016 and are seen as a more effective the tags is used by the town to pay for Interns: Sadie Fiore, Grace Flynn, Mary way to reduce trash volume. the trash and recyclable curbside col- Gawlick, Grace Johnson, Brady Mercier, Aislyn McLean, Collin Page, Mikaela Pellerin, Public Works has received many lection contract. Emma Smith complaints about the quality of the Town trash bags will continue to town bags that have been used over be picked up after January 1, but the Board of Directors: Michael Smith (President), Alan Bell, the last 18 years since the inception bags will no longer be sold in stores. Tom Biegel, Katharine Corbett, Sheri Faber, of the program. Public Works believes Residents will buy town tags to use on Eliza Kenigsberg, Sara Nelson, Mike Richman, it will be more efficient to procure their own trash bags, at a price of $7.50 George Sotiropoulos, Kate Thomas and distribute tags as well as freeing for five small trash bags, 15 gallons and General Counsel: up valuable shelf space for store mer- smaller, and $15.00 for five large trash Bruce Hepler chants. bags, 33 gallons and smaller. Trash tags are available in local For more information, please call Founder: stores as well as municipal facilities Gorham’s solid waste hotline at 892- Maynard Charron —— wherever bags are sold. 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2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 10, 2020 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper December Night Skies Gratitude Garland Will Be Astounding

Chris Crawford The Geminids will occur every year Staff Writer in mid-December when the Earth passes through the debris field from Geminid Meteor Showers will an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon. light up the night sky, peaking on For die-hards, the Ursids Meteors December 13 into the morning of the occur about a week after the Geminids, 14th. Under clear, dark skies, there from December 17-26, about an hour will be up to 50 or more meteors per before dawn, with a low-key 5 to 10 hour with up to 150 per hour on an meteors per hour. optimal night. While best viewing is Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction will around 2 a.m. when the showers will occur on December 21, which is coin- be highest in the sky, the show will cidentally also the winter solstice. The begin mid-evening, but less brightly two largest planets in our solar system and closer to the horizon in the north- will be aligned so closely (only 0.1 east. degree of separation) that they will There will be a new moon this year, look like one large bright object in the so if the weather cooperates, it should night sky. While their orbits bring the Photo credit Roger Marchand be quite a show. Look for a dark place, two giants close approximately every away from city lights and with a view 20 years, a conjunction this close will Hoping to create a feeling of community while spreading holiday cheer, the Rec. Department of the sky. Dress warmly and bring a not be matched again until March started a gratitude garland on the fence at Baxter Memorial Library. Pick up a tag inside the blanket to lay on the ground for best 2080 and it is the closest conjunction library (or make your own), write your message, and tie your “ornaments" to the garland to viewing. of Jupiter and Saturn since 1623. share good thoughts, thanks, and good wishes. Enjoy the show!

Winter at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm Continued from Page 1 ing,” she said. People will be able to social media for volunteers to help main- Commission and “help from many Shaw Brothers built the sign posts borrow equipment and receive some tain a frozen oval for skating. In addition, sources,” Whelan said “Cherry Hill Farm and plates. The result is an illustrated basic instruction. If the weather cooper- trails will be open for snowmobiles, Trails proved to be the perfect place story on 23 plaques spaced along the ates, she also plans to offer ice skating in maintained by the Gorham Snowgoers to foster children’s interest in reading Ecological Trail. the pond-sized depression between the under a contract with Shaw Brothers. while also encouraging healthy activi- The increasing number of cars in the parking lot and Route 25. “This would Heidi Whelan, youth services director ties.” Maine author Tonya Shevenell gave parking lot off route 25 suggest that require the ground to freeze sufficiently for Baxter Library, had long wanted to the library digital files of The Maine many Gorham residents will be escap- for ice to build up thick enough to hold “build a permanent Storywalk with dura- Birthday Book; Library Assistant Jeffery ing COVID-19 confinement by socially a small tractor,” Hazelton explained. If ble signage in a beautiful location.” With Knox did the graphics; Cindy Hazelton distancing on the trails at Cherry Hill this happens she will put out a call on a grant from the Maine Bicentennial oversaw the Storywalk installation; and Farm this winter.

Books For Christmas at The Bookworm

In the spirit of the holidays, The Bookworm has been accepting donations for our annual Books For Christmas program.

Our format has changed somewhat due to Covid. This year, we will continue our tradition of providing books to area children.

Our books will be wrapped for parents to pick up for their children at The Gorham Food Pantry.

Donations of $2.00 at The Bookworm will help us provide a child with an age Thank you for your appropriate book. help in keeping our program successful this Christmas.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | December 10, 2020 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 FINANCIAL FOCUS TOWN/MUNICIPAL Investment Lessons from 2020 Chief Sanborn Pete Watt usually know the market’s opinion by that is appropriate for their goals and its performance. risk tolerance. Reports As the year draws to a close, it’s fair Opportunities will always exist for Patience and discipline can pay divi- to say we have all learned something investors. Although the coronavirus dends. As mentioned above, the stock Officer Steven about the social, political, physical, seems unprecedented, the equity mar- market dropped sharply in the weeks Hinkley has and environmental forces that have kets have rebounded from many crises immediately following the pandemic, been promoted affected everyone. And, in some ways, before it. From war to global financial but then gained steadily for months to detective. He our lives will be changed, perhaps meltdowns, the market has seen it afterward. Investors who tried to “cut will be replacing permanently. But as an investor, there all. But even at the height of these losses” and exited the market likely Larry Fearon who are some lessons from 2020 to con- events, when the markets might be did so at the wrong time and missed is retiring after 39 sider. most affected, individual segments or out on the beginning of the upturn. years of service The markets look ahead. Many industries can do well. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon; with the Gorham investors discovered in 2020 that investors who overreact to market Police Department. investment prices do not always move declines often find themselves on the Photo courtesy of Gorham in the same direction as the overall From war to global financial investment sidelines just when a new Hinkley has Police Department economy. This might not have seemed meltdowns, the market has seen rally begins. Rather than being reac- been with the Officer Steven apparent right after the COVID-19 tive in this way, you may be better patrol division it all. But even at the height of Hinkley pandemic struck in mid-February, as off sticking with a long-term invest- since joining the the overall economy and the stock these events, when the markets ment strategy, and buying and selling Department. He has an associate's degree from Southern market took big hits. But just about might be most affected, investments only when it makes sense five weeks later, the markets began for your situation, such as when you Maine Community College and is a drug a rally that lasted several months. individual segments or need to diversify your portfolio. recognition expert, a crisis negotiator, and During this time, the economy also industries can do well. For many reasons, it is unlikely that a field training officer. recovered somewhat, but still remains we will see anything exactly like 2020 Fearon began his law enforcement career on weak footing. again. But some of the investment in November 1980 and a year later was What can explain this discrepancy For example, in the current envi- lessons we learned are applicable in hired in Gorham as a patrol officer. He also between the markets and economic ronment, when many people have every year – so keep them in mind for served as Gorham Police Department's activity? Essentially, economic num- been forced to work and shop from 2021 and beyond. firearm instructor for many years. In 2004, bers, such as the unemployment rate home, and get their entertainment he was promoted to detective by then Chief and gross domestic product (GDP), online, it is probably not surprising Pete Watt, Financial Ronald Shepard. reflect what is happening today, that some parts of the technology sec- Advisor with Edward but the markets are always looking tor have seen their economic activity Jones in Gorham since Gorham Police Department toward tomorrow, which means they grow, along with their stock prices. 2015, builds on years are anticipating a stronger economic Here is the key point: Investment of experience as a self thanks Detective Fearon employed Insurance Agent recovery and the results that come opportunities always exist, especially specializing in Health, Life, for his 39 years of dedicated with it, such as greater corporate earn- in times of market stress – and smart Medicare, and Long Term service to the law enforcement ings in 2021. No one can say for sure investors will find them and incorpo- Care insurance. This article is published with community. what the future holds, but you can rate them into their portfolios in a way permission from Edward Jones.

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4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 10, 2020 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Gorham Town Clerk’s Office Recovery Grant Program Available by Appointment Only Supports Tourism, Beginning December 14, 2020

Starting Monday, December 14, 2020, the Town Clerk’s Office will be open by Hospitality and Retail APPOINTMENT ONLY due to the continuing rise in Covid-19 cases, and to keep our patrons and employees safe. All other Municipal Center Department Offices remain by appointment only as has been the case since June 1, 2020. Compiled by tasting rooms, lodging, and/or retail establishments, that have experienced a To make an appointment with the Town Clerk’s Office, please go to the Town website Karen DiDonato www.gorham-me.org “Book an Appointment” 20 percent or greater loss in gross sales at and select from the green naviga- Governor Janet Mills recently tion menu on the left. You will then choose the appointment booking link for the as reported to Maine Revenue Services. TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE. You may also call the Town Clerk’s Office at 222-1670, announced an economic recovery grant This must be substantiated by Sales 222-1674 or 222-1676 to book an appointment. Please leave a message and a Clerk program to support Maine’s tourism, Tax Returns comparing March 2019 will call you back as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. hospitality, and retail small businesses. through September 2019 to March 2020 Backed by $40 million in Federal CARES through September 2020 for monthly fil- To make an appointment with another Municipal Center Department Office (i.e. Com- Act Coronavirus Relief Funds, the munity Development, Code, Planning, Assessing or Recreation), select the respective ers, and April 2019 through September appointment booking link found at https://www.gorham-me.org/home/pages/book- Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery 2019 to April 2020 through September appointment or by calling that department. Grant Program is focused specifically on 2020 for quarterly filers. Additionally, supporting Maine’s service sector small gross sales must be between $24,000 In addition to booking an appointment, please refer to the list below for other available businesses, such as restaurants, bars, and $12 million annually. options to perform various services through the Town Clerk’s Office. tasting rooms, lodging and retail shops. Funds will be awarded to the first The grant program utilizes $30 mil- 2,500 approved applications on a first- Service Online Over the Phone By Mail lion in funds remaining from the Maine come, first-served basis to eligible busi- Call the Clerk’s Office to get Call the Clerk’s Office to get Economic Recovery Grant Program and nesses and organizations in the following total due. Email or fax a copy total due. Send a copy of Vehicle Go to $10 million in additional CRF monies industry classifications: Accommodation of insurance card. Pay for your insurance card along Re-Registration www.Gorham-me.us your transaction over the with a check to the Clerk’s dedicated by Governor Mills. and Food Services, Retail Trade, as well and choose online services. phone with a credit card. The Office. The registration According to Kevin Jensen, Gorham’s as Arts, Entertainment and Recreation. registration and stickers will and stickers will be mailed Economic Development Director, busi- Eligible applicants may receive up to be mailed to you. to you. nesses must be a customer-facing ser- $20,000. Register New Vehicle, vice business or organization highly For more information, contact Re-Register Vehicle impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions, Kevin Jensen, Economic Development coming from another Appointment Required Appointment Required Appointment Required including restaurants, bars and taverns, Director, at [email protected]. Town or State, Make Changes to Registration

Call the Clerk’s Office to get total due. Email or fax a copy Grand Jury Indictments NOV. 2020 Re-Register Go to Call the Clerk’s Office to get of insurance card. Pay for Snowmobile, ATV www.Gorham-me.us and your registration over the total due. Send check and Charles Doughty, 38, of Gorham was Nichole Staples, 31, of Westbrook was or Boat choose online services. phone with a credit card. The the registration and stickers indicted for harassment by telephone or indicted for criminal OUI drugs (1 prior), registration and stickers will will be mailed to you. electronic communication device and violating conditions of release, unlawful be mailed to you. violation of conditions of release on possession of scheduled drugs (metham- Register New charges brought by Windham PD. phetamine). Snowmobile, ATV Appointment Required Appointment Required Appointment Required David McGovern, 32, of Gorham was Christie Thetonia, 39, of Gorham or Boat indicted on two counts of burglary, two was indicted for unlawful trafficking in Call the Clerk’s Office to Go to Call the Clerk’s Office to pay counts of theft by unauthorized taking, scheduled drugs, trafficking in prison confirm the amount due. Register a Dog www.Gorham-me.us over the phone. Tags will be Send a check and the tags two counts of violating conditions of contraband and unlawful possession of and choose online services. mailed to you. release and criminal trespass on charges scheduled drugs on charges brought by will be mailed to you. brought by Gorham PD. Scarborough PD. Call the Clerk’s Office to Go to Call the Clerk’s Office to pay confirm the amount due. Purchase a Hunting www.Gorham-me.us over the phone. Tags will be Send a check and the tags or Fishing License and choose online services. mailed to you. will be mailed to you. Real Estate Transfers July 2020 Complete the request form, Complete the request form, ADDRESS BUYER SELLER which is on the website. Fax which is on the website. Mail PRICE Go to 39 ACORN STREET LISTON, HEIDI TERRY, CHARON form, along with copy of form, along with copy of $213,000 Order Birth, Death or www.Gorham-me.us 47 FREEDOM DRIVE DUNKEL, SAMUEL & BROOKE ROBIE HOLDINGS, LLC your ID and a check for the your ID and a check for the $115,000 Marriage Records and choose online services. 23 COTTAGE COURT BUZZELL, JESSE EMHG, LLC $153,000 amount due. The record will amount due. The record will 191 SOUTH STREET BENDER, EDWARD & PALMER, ELISE CARRIER, DAVID & DIANE $470,000 be mailed to you. be mailed to you. 10 MOSHER ROAD GRIFFIN, KAITLIN & SHRINER, STACY EARLE ENTERPRISES, LLC $264,000 86 DOW ROAD SOCKWELL, IRA & LINDSEY MAKEHOUSE, LLC $3,000 Get a Marriage License Appointment Required Appointment Required Appointment Required 139 SPILLER ROAD CONNELL, BENJAMIN ROBERTS, CODY & CASSIDY $300,000 352 SEBAGO LAKE ROAD HACKETT, LIAM 506 MAIN ST. REALTY COMPANY, LLC $220,000 Call the Clerk’s Office to Go to 35 STATE STREET EARLE ENTERPRISES, LLC 31 STATE STREET, LLC $290,000 get total due. Pay over the Send a check along with your Pay Taxes www.Gorham-me.us and 22 DOGWOOD LANE BENSON, KIRK & KIRSTEN MILES, ROBBIE & PHOMMACHANH $369,580 phone with a credit card. The stub on your tax bill. choose online services. 255 BUCK STREET CHAMPAGNE, DANA CHAMPAGNE, MICHAEL & JEAN RAE $130,000 registration and stickers will 86 DOW ROAD CYR, KRASSIMIRA & TYLER MAKEHOUSE, LLC $463,000 be mailed to you. 185 BUCK STREET RODRIQUEZ, ADAM & DAIARA PARKS, JESSICA $335,000 4 VERANDA DRIVE STOVER, CODY & CURRY BURNHAM, WILLIAM JR. $290,000 Call the Clerk’s Office to Call the Clerk’s Office to get get total due. Pay over the total due. Send a check in 19 GLORIA STREET BEESLEY, GARRETT & VROWN, SARAH PORTWINE, RICHARD & CAROL $315,000 Purchase Trash Tags N/A 23 HARDING ROAD DALTERIO, SOPHIA & WILLIAMS, CARLEY COUSINS, BARRY $187,630 phone with a credit card. The the mail and the tags will be 173 BARSTOW ROAD FISHER, DANIEL, & COLLINS, CASSANDRA MALLORY, ANN $212,000 tags will be mailed to you. mailed to you. 60 MURRAY DRIVE ORTIZ, ANTHONY CONNICK, JONATHAN & CHARLOTTE $390,000 27 FAE LANE HEDLUND, PAULA & DAVID PLOWMAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP $365,000 22 MEADOWBROOK UNIT #5 TAME, MARTHA PERKINS, ROSWITA & SNIPE, JAMES $261,000 Winter Parking Reminder 6 WINTERGREEN DRIVE MCCLAY, JAMES & ROCKWELL, ANNA MACDONALD, COREY & ERIKA $336,000 As a reminder, there is no parking on any public road or public easement roadway 129 MOSHER ROAD MACLEOD, JANET ESTATE OF SHIRLEY BROOKS $289,000 from November 1 to May 1, midnight to 6:00 a.m. or during any parking ban 144 HURRICANE ROAD VALIQUET, JUSTIN FINOCCHIETTI, KELLY $111,500 declared by the Public Works Department. Vehicles parked illegally or abandoned on 47 LONGFELLOW ROAD FLAGGSHIP BUILDERS, LLC MAILLET, ESTELLE $65,000 roads are subject to towing at the owner’s expense as well as ticketing by the police. 18 MUSKET DRIVE CHINCHILLA, CELEDONIO BNO, LLC $435,000 182 OSSIPEE TRAIL JENSEN, KATHLEEN PARKER, MARY & PETER $236,000 Please remove your car from the street as soon as you are aware of a snow alert. 26 MURRAY DRIVE ELING, ANGELICA & RYAN WRIGHT, DARRYL & LEAH $386,000 If there is a problem concerning road conditions, please call the Department of Public 71 ICHABOD LANE DOIRON, MARK & MICHELE GILBERT HOMES, INC. $460,000 Works at 892-9062. 52 CLAY ROAD NEFF, JILL & MARTIN STRUMPH, THOMAS $389,000 34 JACOB'S WAY BRENNAN, ELIZABETH GOBEL, JOHN $338,000 For more information on snow removal efforts and policy please visit https://www. 32 WAGNER FARM ROAD PINON, SHEYLA & KROLIKOWSKI, GREGORY GLENN, CHRISTOPHER & SARAH $325,000 gorham-me.org/public-works-department/pages/snow-removal-efforts-and-policy. 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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | December 10, 2020 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Seasonal Affective Disorder IN THEIR OWN WORDS Emily Erickson, MD There are several treatment options Presumpscot River Rocks! & Greg Bates, NP for SAD, including phototherapy. This form of therapy promotes exposure to Joanne Romano upstream. Immediately I felt a sense of It is that time of year when the days light for set periods of time using light Guest Contributor freedom. The open airspace on the river are shorter and the temperature drops. boxes that can be purchased online or at and the places, plants, and critters were For some, this is a welcome change that local stores. This treatment, also known The lure was there. I have been all out there waiting for me to find, be brings the excitement that comes along as light therapy, can significantly improve walking the trails in Gorham for a few amazed, and even love them. with outdoor winter activities and the mood in one to two weeks. Other ben- years and when walking along the I paddled this section of the holiday season. For others, this time of eficial practices include exercise, relax- Presumpscot River’s edge, the river was Presumpscot a number of times until, year can be very tough and could result ation techniques, and spending more always talking to me in a come-hither when I reached the Gambo dam for the in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a time outdoors, especially during daylight kind of way. Seeing a few kayakers here umpteenth time, I decided I needed to condition that many may or may not hours. Sometimes treatment options and there, the yearning grew stronger. I see what the river was like on the other know they are dealing with. include prescription medications and/or had to be on the river. side of that ol’ dam. Then I had to see Seasonal affective disorder consists of cognitive behavioral therapy. These treat- Knowing they would have an assort- what was beyond Little Falls Dam on the a subset of disorders that are caused by ments can be done alone or in combina- ment of kayaks to try, I took a couple of other end of this section of the river. mood and biochemical disturbances that tion with each other. classes at LL Bean to see what worked I have had the most fun discover- have a seasonal pattern. The most com- With the ongoing pandemic, these best for me. They suggested the blue- ing and seeing things like herons, king- mon form is seasonal depression. SAD symptoms can be exacerbated as social green Calypso. Just looking at it, I knew fishers, ducks, Canadian geese, painted can affect up to 5 percent of the popu- isolation is worse than during a typical we were a match. Like me, it was on the turtles, and others, but most exciting of lation, but it can be as prevalent as 10 winter. People may also be experienc- shorter side of tall, and although it was, it all, a pair of eagles. I have found plants percent in northern latitudes where the ing more anxiety and stress as they cope was narrower than the others, meaning that I hadn’t yet seen or identified, like weather is colder and sunlight is harder with making it through this winter while it still could cut through the water nicely. the square-stemmed monkey flower, the to come by. In northern regions with attempting to remain connected to what I paddled, steered and veered with ease slender false foxglove, and the brilliantly extended winter conditions, patients matters most—people. and comfort. Kayaks were flying off the red Lobelia cardinalis. I was now able with SAD can have symptoms up to 40 Our team at Northern Light Mercy shelves, as kayaking has become a popu- to get close to plants I had seen in the percent of the year, greatly impacting Primary Care wants you to know that lar outdoor activity during this COVID water from the river’s edge, like the their quality of life. you are not alone in feeling this way. We pandemic. Unfortunately, I was told that broad-leafed arrow plant, looking and Symptoms of SAD can mirror typical are here to help. a woman had bought the only Calypso feeling like it belonged to a time long symptoms of depression, which include Just as every person and every situa- they had left (sniff!), but when she came ago with its large green arrow-shaped sadness, guilt, hopelessness, lack of ener- tion is different, so too can be the proper to pick it up, she changed her mind. And leaves and nearly golf ball sized green gy, fatigue, sleep problems, weight gain treatment. It is not unusual to have a bad so, the adventure began... pods floating in the water. And then or loss, lack of interest in activities, and day or feel down every now and then. Accessories like roof racks flew off there’s the pickerelweed; pickerel were difficulty concentrating. However, with But if it becomes a pattern and impacts the shelves too, so I put that blue-green thought to have deposited their eggs SAD, most people recognize or can trace your life, it is time to seek advice. If you beauty in the back of my small SUV with here. Due the addition of so many dams a pattern to the seasons. For example, or someone you know may be experi- the hatch up and the kayak tied down. over the years, few of the fish that lived symptoms tend to arise in fall and winter encing these symptoms, a primary care When I got to my destination, the por- in the Presumpscot are there anymore. and go away, even without treatment, in provider could help you weigh options tage at Hawkes Trail in Gorham, I untied However, thanks to organizations like spring and summer. Others, although tailored to your specific needs. and unloaded the kayak. In my excite- Friends of the Presumpscot River, this less common, experience symptoms in ment I realized I brought everything but is changing as some dams have already Emily Erickson, MD and Greg Bates, NP practice the spring and summer with remission my paddle. I had to load the kayak back been removed. at Northern Light Mercy Primary Care in Gorham. in the colder months. into my SUV and head home. I couldn’t I have also found small brooks that leave my highly valued blue-green, brand run into the Presumpscot as well as an spanking new beauty there alone. old tunnel leading into Black Brook. I Once back at the portage site, the have paddled under the historic Babb’s endorphins in my brain, which started to Bridge. This is not the end of my adven- release after purchase and were increas- tures on the Presumpscot, which I ing exponentially, peaked as I pushed guarantee you, will continue when the off from the portage area and headed weather permits it! December Jokes What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees? Horn-aments.

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 10, 2020 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SCHOOL Gorham High School First Quarter Honor Rolls 2020-21 Grade 9 – High Honors Grade 9 – Honors Ambrose Svoboda Grade 10 – Honors Eleanor Szostalo Kyle Skolfield Mason Landre Hayden Desmond Michaela Taiani Cole Allen Gabriel Badeau Dylan Taiani Waeil Ahmed Megan Wentworth Emma Stevens Akyra LaRochelle Ava Dolley Andrea Thibeault Brendan Anctil Dylan Bauer Nicholas Tinkham Brady Alexander Kieran Wilkins Colby Tucker Alexandra Light Robert Dowdle Ryan Topham Lillian Andreasen Moortada Beshir Miguel Torres Anthony Arsenault Hermayla Wilson Sarah Valeriani Morgen Look Katherine Downey Alison Walker William Armstrong Hannah Bickford Jayden Towns Hayden Battaglia Wyatt Woodsum Alexandra Waterman Annika Mankin Kirsten Drew Bailey Wentworth Brady Arsenault Chloe Blanchard Kaden Trefethen Lucien Beardsley Delaney Wright Megan Wentworth Mikayla Martorano Andrew Duncan Cailyn Wheeler Leen Bob Elijah Castro Camren Trott Cole Bishop Peter Wu Violet Wilson-Wood Owen McCaffrey Emily Duncan Jordan Williams Claire Boudreau Khove Chubbuck Jason Verrill Basil Bob Lillian Zidle Quentin Wise Colin McDonald Olivia Duong Marissa Wilson Elsie Bradshaw Ayress Cook Sean Verrill Olivia Bryant Elijah Wyatt Daniel McKeage Julia Edwards Jackson Brassard Dakoda Coyne Bennett Walker Morgan Cole Grade 11 – High Honors Aidan Meredith Nathan Eichner Grade 12 – Honors Macey Brenner Dayton Crockett Zackary Waters Bode Coleman George Allison Grade 11 – Honors Rory Meserve Jada Emery Luke Adams Amber Bretton Dylan Cummings Adam Webster Ian Connors Drew Baber Erin Abrams Madison Michaud Aidan Enck Reighley Adams Luke Burns Rita Cummings Samantha Whidden Jasper Crane Lauren Bachner Robert Adams Annikka Mocciola Grace Flynn Dawson Allen Addison Canty Thomas Curtis Naima White Patrick Cyr Noah Badeau Colin Albert Dylan Morrell Paige Fogg Aidan Bell Camryn Caruso Aidan D'Ambrosio Cole Whitehead Makenna Delaney Curan Bassingthwaite Brett Barney Isabella Morrell Gracie Forgues Gianna Bent Ethan Castonguay Alexis Deschaine Izak Young Maeve Donnelly Owen Begley Landon Bickford Jillian Morrill Sydney Fox Jordan Blakeslee Andria Cloutier Michael Distasio Jonah Doucette Allison Bishop Brylee Bishop Alexandra Myles Sophie Gagne Jaela Boucher Cory Coyne Anna Dumais Grade 10 – High Honors Owen Dugas Alyvia Caruso Robert Boylen Anya Nagle Lydia Gaudreau Veronica Corbeau-Hasenflu Grace Desmond Dylan Edwards Julia Altham Abby Fiore Erin Castonguay Sean Boylen Cheyanne Osmond Nolan Gava River Cummings Sophia DiPhilippo Abigail Fecteau Hayden Anderson Sadie Fiore Morgan Chapman Connor Callahan Jenna Parker Mary Gawlick Samantha Cummings Giselle Doucette Nolan Feyler Christian Butler Noah Flynn Sydney Connolly Lucas Castles Hunter Pellerin Gregory Hannaford Michael Darasz Hilary Douglas Lydia Fluet Lexi Caron Ty Gammon Jessica Crocker Nathan Chase Hunter Pelletier Brayden Harjula Abigail Decrow Ella Downing Aiden Fortier Miranda Chasse Andrew Gaudreau Kaitlyn Cushing Ainsley Christianson William Perry Devyn Harrington Anthony Dugan Brooke Farquhar Kaylee Gonneville Junbei Chen Brooke Gerry Mary DeWitt Kayleigh Cloutier Grace Pierce Reed Henderson Zen Duplisea Taylor Farr Sophie Gunn Faith Connolly Julie Goldman Katherine Dupuis Zackery Cloutier Albert Plummer MacKenna Homa Samuel Estey Aiden French Lily Hanscome Ryan Cooper Marin Graham Hailey Edwards Hunter Connors Nelly Popov Benjamin Johnson Lauren Fotter Summer Gammon Brinn Irish Rachel Cummings Corinna Hahn Abigail Emerson Sakara Crawford Anna Provost Riley Johnson Dominic Garcia Elizabeth Gay Zachary Irish Annie Cunningham Keegan Hanscome Madeline Fadrigon Calvin Cummings Luc Puglionesi Sophia Kaufman Stacey Hakizimana Addison Harjula Eleanor LaBarge Angela Dellasala Owen Harmon Asa Farley Parker Curry Abrahim Rabbani Angelina Khomenok Ryan Harjula Natalie Haskell Jackson Landry Zoe Diffin Aryahna Hulit Andrew Farr Sadie Cyr Casey Rancourt Evan Koenig Hannah Heady Emerson Homa Caden Lavoie Quinn Dillon Kelsey Jalbert Annie Frey Michelle Darling Samuel Reasoner Katherine Kutzer Leah James Jesse James Meryk Lewellen Madeline Downey Josephine James Elizabeth Frey Liam Devine Phoebe Richards Gabrielle LaBarge Richard Jiang Anthony Jordan Nadia Lyons Holly Dupra Braeden Johnson Nikolas Gagne Alden Dimick Alexandrea Rivera Joshua Labrie Sophie Lachance Noah Kennedy Logan Martell Kylie Foley Elizabeth Keil Maya Garand Deseray Doucette Vanessa Russell Sadie LaPierre Colby Leavitt Ashton Leclerc Aislyn McLean John Frank Quinn Lachance Riley Grant Quinn Doyle Evan Russo Mason Laskey Mikayla Leskowsky Aidan Lee Mia Mitchell Brooke Gordon Madeleine LaPierre Jasmyn Green Sarah Duff Brandon Sadowski Shannon Lawrence Christopher Lewis Corey Lorfano Caroline Morrell Tedi Gould Jacob Lehmann Kylie Green Sadie Dyer Thomas Sallinen Maya Lee Tess Libby Jack Luciano James Morrison Lotus Graves Aedan MacDougall Sydney Haskell Zachary Emmons Daniel Semenov Zakaria Lembarra Joshua Martin Gabriel Michaud Arianna Morse Kayleigh Greenlaw Sofia Mankin Caleb Hendrix Olivia Falagario Thaddeus Shain Nevin Libby Bode Meader Lillian Miner Kaitlyn Nichols Olivia Hopkins Brady Marquis Abigail Houp Samuel Farr Hannah Spickel Griffin Loranger Oliver Milliken Jacob Mora Abigail Noyes Jude Huckaby Kaci Mollison Stephanie Labrie Carl Feagans John Sutton Kylie Mathieson Gwendolyn Miramontes Amy Morin Erica Nygren Grace Johnson Hannah O'Reilly Kyle Landry Emily Feagans Jacob Tatom Olivia Michaud Claire Munkacsi Jackson Morrell Samuel Parenteau Alexis Landry Zachary Paradis Elisabeth Loranger Benjamin Fecteau Dylan VonderHaar Kathryn Morin Emmeline Nelson Lillianna Noel Haden Pelletier Samuel Larkin Mikaela Pellerin Ian Luciano Jillian Feyler Nicole Walker Molly Murray Ian Obrey Riley Ottoson Jenna Pequinot Erin Lawrence Kate Pelletier Bryce Lumbert Breshia Flett Morgan Walton Adele Nadeau Bradley Parker Collin Page Zoie Rand Kevin Luo Claudia Peterson Paige Marchand James Fox Asa Wareham Grant Nadeau Tatum Philbrook Paige Perreault Brayson Reed Savannah Lyon Nicholas Phinney Anya Mazaris-Atkinson Charles Gay Leah Woodbury Liam Nickerson Brooke Phillips Dylan Phillips Lily Rubin Trevin Macomber Qasim Rabbani Sophia Michaud Luke Goodwin Jarrett Oceguera Matthew Phinney Alicia Poschke Ethan Sadowski Kate Martin Lauren Rioux Andrea Mitchell Jacob Graham Grade 12 – High Honors Emily Paruk Charles Pierce Bryce Pyle Cleveland Small Lucas Ouillette Keira Rosario Ambrosia Moore Emma Green Griffin Banks Alice Peterson Morgan Roast Makayla Quintal John Small Madyson Quimby David Russo Emma Mullin Riley Griffin Tatyanna Biamby Alexander Pierson Anthony Romero Emma Smith Caden Smith Sarah Rathbun Emma Sands Anna Nelson Bryce Gunn Corey Blake Skylar Prince Gage Sjostedt Kyleigh Staples Cole Smith Tyler Reynolds Kate Sands Julia Ordway Madisson Hatch Grace Bradshaw Caitlin Randall Garrett Smith Logan Vail Tristan Smith Abigail Rosingana Andrew Scribner Grace Perreault Kiara Hodge Logan Butler Molly Rathbun Madigan Thibodeau Noah Vaughn Olivia Spickel Aidan Shepard Cody Sellick Ellie Perry Timothy Holman Beck Carrier Cassidy Rioux Benjamin Tukey Julia Wareham Mason Starkey Rylee Tenuta Emilio Shaw Quentin Riiska Finnegan Irish Haley Crosby Eva Rodrigue Nicholas Williams Makenna Wheeler Jonathan Stein Hailee Willey Eli Sjostedt Benjamin Shields Joshua Jenkins Sierra Cummings Erin Sands Cameron Whittemore Madison Stewart Brady Smith Clara Shvets Taylor Keene-Jordan Kelly Curran Delaney Seed Anna Yahwak Gorham Middle School First Quarter Honor Rolls 2020-21 Grade 6 – High Honors Evan Hall Molly Peters Henri Wichmann Logan Chhoeung Maya Moores Cameron Gasbarrone Andre Dube Kayla McLean Luna Button Kailey Hanscom Keaton Pollard Jack Williams Andrew Collins Stella Moores Finn Henderson Holden Edenbach Lindy Moreland Sheila Casco Everett Hurder Hailey Racine Corbin Wilson Aubriana Cossitt Eleanor Morgan Adam Lembarra Gavin Edwards Danilo Morton Jack Foisy Ryan Johnson Jasmine Radjabova Delaney Coyne Liam O'Hora Chafek Matta Joshua Faatz Wyatt Nadeau Lily Keene Rowen Reed Grade 7 – High Honors Grace Cunningham Jacqueline Parenteau Ryan Morrill Mason Finck Hailey Rickett Grade 6 – Honors Claire Kennedy Stephen Richards Lauren Dunbar Isabella Davis Kassidy Quimby Timothy Nagle Aryana Flett Evelyn Rush Rigel Arlet Sean Kenny Madison Rogers Laurel Emerson Zoe Dellinger Terra Rioux Payson Plummer Piper Forgues Victoria Sands Ryan Bachner Tyler Krouse Addison Rush Taylor Ernest Logan Doughty Shawn Rumery Julia Reed Hadley Foster Brooklyn Sandstrom Seamus Bailey Daniel LaBarge Adriana Russo Emily Fluet Liam Doyle Addyson Simcock Sarah Rosingana Lauren Fredette Mina Sayed Owen Beaumont Gillian Lachance Nicholas Sallinen Amanda Nicholson Aidan Dudley Elizabeth Springer Brooke Stevens Griffin Gammon Jacob Shvets Fatima Beshir Cohen Landry Chloe Schlicher Tyler Olson Aaron Dumais Graham Staples Denali Tetrault Meghan Gendron Aidan Smith Zachary Bourgoin Lucas Lane Jack Sellick Taylor Tenuta Abigail Fortier Sonnitra Sun Vanessa Walker Layla Gillihan Alison Smith Arwen Bravo Brandon Levesque Sawyer Smith Haley Vickery Brooklyn Giroux Sawyer VonderHaar Bailey Hatch Owen Spera Lillian Burgos Audrey Livingston Abigail Stevens Lauren Greenier Tobias Wane Grade 8 – Honors Ellery Herrick Payton Thibodeau Jack Cyr Kylie Martorano Alex Stueber Grade 7 – Honors Kayden Hall Sasha Weston Raiyah Babinsky Violet James Lily Tukey Liam Delaney Chloe Mason Carter Taiani Devin Antonya Madison Hatch Elle Woodman Whitney Ball William Johnson Madisson Willey Bennett Deveaux Emily McLean Owen Todd Kaleigh Bauer Henry Holland Michael Briggs Kuba Kaczmarek Logan Wilson Maia Downing Logan Mills Alexander Tukey Lily Beardsley Benjamin Keil Grade 8 – High Honors Jakob Buckley Sophie Kaczmarek Colby Drew Larissa Moore Ayden Tuttle Gianna Berthiaume Reece Leclerc Abigail Chamberlin Laura Burt Jack Karlonas Antoine Dube Elsie Moreno Annabelle Vail Miles Brenner Eben Lorfano Ashley Connolly Abigail Capponi Alivia Keniston Jackson Durgin Ishami Munyaneza Isaac Vail Benjamin Brown Derek Luo Patrick Downey Katelyn Cyr Kathryn LaPierre Lindsay Farquhar Anna Nichols Charlotte Wallace Abigail Buckelew Lorisse Matta Gwyneth Dubail Cecelia Dellosso Lucas LeGage Hunter Finck Cael O'Sullivan Cooper Whitehead Aiden Cahill Riley McCallister Lucia Dubail Riley Dever Rebekah Libby Jordyn Fotter Samuel Ottoson Alexa Whittemore Eli Castles Tessa McNally Emily Fadrigon Anastasia Dolley Jack Mazaris-Atkinson

School Note SUBSCRIPTIONS MAKE A GREAT The Class of 2023 is holding a live online auction via STOCKING STUFFER! YouTube Live on December 11 at 7 p.m. YOU CAN SUBSCRIBE To RSVP, email [email protected]. ONLINE!

Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | December 10, 2020 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 Gorham High School Expands into Virtual Reality Teaching

Grace Johnson Additionally, VR is being paired with GHS Student Intern academic work. For example, if a student is learning about historical build- Gorham High School (GHS) has ings or sites, virtual reality will allow begun to look for ways to implement them to “travel” to this place. This way, virtual reality (VR) into their every- they can view it from a first-person per- day learning. Stephanie Ramonas, a spective rather than simply looking at a teacher at GHS, is among the first to picture in a textbook. try it out in her classroom. “Virtual reality can make learning Ramonas has been using a VR head- more engaging by pairing the VR with set with her students. The headset book work,” Ramonas said. “The stu- allows students to enter a virtual dent can learn about geography in class space to interact with their surround- and then put the VR on and go any- ings and explore places they have where with the Google Earth app; they never been before. can stand on top of Mount Everest or be “You put the headset on and you go in the Sahara Desert.” into a virtual world,” said Ramonas. Ramonas said she has found great “You feel like you are inside the game. success with virtual reality. She is in the You cannot see ‘reality’ anymore.” process of purchasing more apps for According to Ramonas, once a stu- the headset in order to expand possibil- dent puts the headset on, everything ities, engage students in hands-on ways, around them disappears and they and bring new excitement to learning. see what the VR shows them. When The VR headset was purchased using wearing the headset, the student also funds for the MELMAC Education holds two controllers that show up Foundation that sponsors the Aspire as hands in the virtual world. As they Gorham initiative and is responsible for turn their head, the VR turns and bringing virtual reality to GHS. Using allows them to see things behind funds from this grant, GHS is hoping them or on the sides. to grow their VR system and introduce Virtual reality can be used for a it to other classrooms throughout the number of different learning pur- school. poses in school. As classes are unable While Ramonas is the first to try out to go on field trips this year due to the VR system, the countless benefits COVID-19 restrictions, VR will hope- she has found from it make it clear she fully be used for job/work simula- will not be the last. Virtual reality can tions. This will help students make become a learning tool in many differ- Photo credit Stephanie Ramonas decisions on post-secondary options ent classrooms to reach any student and receive interactive experience. looking for engaging, exciting, and first- Cooper Power, a teacher at Gorham High School, is pictured wearing the new virtual reality hand experiences. headset.

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8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 10, 2020 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper It’s a Wonderful ‘Virtual’ Life Last month, Gorham High School (GHS) held their fall production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” written by Philip Van Doren Stern. The play, directed by GHS English teacher Josie Tierney-Fife, was streamed live on Zoom this year due to the coronavirus restrictions currently in place. Cast members were each in their own classrooms performing and most held multiple roles throughout the play, changing voices and/or costumes to differenti- ate. Despite the challenging restrictions a virtual play holds, it was a tremendous success overall. It was a classic feel-good story thoroughly enjoyed by everyone watching from the comfort of their own homes; helping audience viewers get into the spirit of the upcoming holiday season.

Photo credits Kathryn Morin and Andrea Morrell

We have the best curbside pick-up service in Gorham. Call 839-7651 to place and pay for your order over the phone. Stay warm inside your vehicle - we will bring the order to your car! Happy holiday Our menu can be viewed at OceanGardensRestaurant.com greetings from the Team at A delicious menu that pleases all types of taste buds. Ocean Gardens Staying home over the holidays? Let us add to your Christmas Restaurant and or New Year’s Eve dinner experience. Offering our famous slow-roasted Tavern: Mike, Mamie, Black Angus prime rib, sold by the pound, minimum 3 pounds to as large as 10 pounds. Lisa, Michelle, Patty, We are also offering our homemade lobster stew or seafood chowder, and family-sized Tracy, Steven, Griffin lasagna or chicken parmesan. Orders for Christmas may be placed between and Lori! December 10th through December 22nd with pick-up before 3:00 on Christmas Eve.  Orders for New Year’s Eve may be placed between December 10th through December 29th Remember your with pick-up before 3:00 on New Year’s Eve. family and friends with an Ocean Gardens We are accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve - special menu! Gift Certificate! 390 Main Street | Gorham | www.OceanGardensRestaurant.com Holiday hours December 21-27: Open Monday and Tuesday 2 to 8; Wednesday 11:30 to 8; Christmas Eve 11:30 to 5; Closed Christmas Day and December 26th; open Sunday 12 to 8 Holiday hours December 28-January 3: Closed Monday, open Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 8; New Year’s Eve 11:30 to 8; closed New Year’s Day, open Saturday and Sunday 12 to 8

Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | December 10, 2020 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 Spreading Christmas Cheer NHS Virtually Inducts New Members in 2020

Due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic and CDC guideline restrictions, Gorham High Photo credit Luci Bowers School held a virtual induction ceremony on November 17 (via a video that was sent home to members and parents/guardians) for the 60 new members of their chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS), under advisor Luci Bowers. Qualifying juniors and seniors were chosen for how they exemplify the four pil- lars of NHS (character, service, leadership, and scholarship). Congratulations to the new inductees: George Allison, Drew Baber, Lauren Bachner, Noah Badeau, Mallorie Bergquist- Guimond, Allison Bishop, Caroline Bishop, Erin Castonguay, Ainsley Christianson, Kayleigh Cloutier, Sydney Connolly, Aidyn Curlee, Hayden Desmond, Aiden Dever, Mary DeWitt, Olivia Duong, Katherine Dupuis, Hailey Edwards, Madeline Fadrigon, Andrew Farr, Paige Fogg, Annie Frey, Elizabeth Frey, Sophie Gagne, Riley Grant, Devyn Harrington, Madisson Hatch, Photo credit Giuia Grady Reed Henderson, Ethan Ho, Abigail Houp, Tatiana Jonk, Gabrielle LaBarge, Anya Mazaris- Ken Grady spreads Christmas Cheer...as Santa on a scooter. Atkinson, Andrea Mitchell, Ambrosia Moore, Dylan Morrell, Isabella Morrell, Jillian Morrill, Emma Mullin, Anya Nagle, Alexandra Myles, Anna Nelson, Julia Ordway, Hunter Pellerin, Grace Perreault, Ellie Perry, Phoebe Richards, Quentin Riiska, Morgan Roast, Evan Russo, Brandon Sadowski, Brady Sawyer, Arzou Sayed, Benjamin Shields, Clara Shvets, Emma Stevens, Dylan VonderHaar, Morgan Walton, Elijah Wyatt, and Megan Young. Pictured (left Christmas at First Parish Congregational Church to right) are class officers: Riley E. Johnson (treasurer), Sydney Fox (secretary), Griffin Loranger (vice president), and Alice Peterson (president), who helped with the virtual cere- Gorham, Maine 839-6751 mony. Senior NHS members inducted new members by highlighting the student’s attributes over a voice recording while a slide (pictured above) appeared of the new member. Light Our Way MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, AT 6 PM

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Pictured left to right: Cole Shiers and River Cummings at Special Olympics state summer games pre-pandemic. Local athlete River Cummings got creative in his pool this summer while stuck at home. Sage Atkinson walking on his treadmill. Weekly Warrior pic with athlete Colby Gott.

Lisa Bird Olympics is actually a way of life, with school senior cope with the loss of an All Before the close of business that last Director of Public and Media year round sports training and competi- Star Game, no spring sports, and the fear day in March, the SOME staff had already Relations for Special Olympics Maine tion opportunities. Our athletes train of not having a graduation ceremony, I put together a Weekly Warrior Challenge (Guest Contributor) for a minimum of six weeks before each also had the difficult job of disappoint- that would be offered to all athletes virtu- competition and in Special Olympics, ing our athletes week after week with ally through the end of summer. Athletes This year has certainly been challeng- there is no off season. each announcement of one more can- were given workouts to try and after ing due to COVID-19. Non-stop cancel- In early March the COVID-19 pan- celation. It was heartbreaking to try to completion at the end of each week they ations, closures, and disappointments demic forced Special Olympics Maine explain to the athletes why we were not were eligible for certificates of achieve- week after week have taken a toll on all to make the difficult choice of shutting able to offer events that so many people ment and drawings for incentives. of us. In the world of sports, our seasons down all in-person training, competi- were looking forward to and worked so By the third week of March, the ath- have been shortened, delayed, or sadly tion, and fundraising events. Like all ath- hard for. letes were not only participating as non-existent. For the 5,000 children and letes, everything our participants were However, the Special Olympic Maine Weekly Warriors, but they were also adults with intellectual disabilities who training for and looking forward to had athletes are resilient and strong; they have being offered online classes and training participate in Special Olympics Maine come to an abrupt halt. In those early the amazing gift of finding the positive in sessions that included workouts, nutri- (SOME), things are no different. days, with no idea what was to come, some pretty sad situations. Despite the tion, healthy cooking, sports skills, intro- Special Olympics Maine typically offers the program announced they would be heartbreak, the staff knew there was no ductions to new sports, oral hygiene and upwards of 75 competitions a year, at the stopping for a few weeks. Unfortunately way they could allow Special Olympics to foot care videos as well as mask wear- local, state, national and international the weeks quickly turned into months. be cancelled, it was just going to have to level. For many of the athletes, Special In addition to helping my own high look a little different. Continued on Page 14

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | December 10, 2020 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 How Special Olympics Maine has been Affected Burn Off the Turkey Continues GHS Fall by Pandemic Continued from Page 13 Sports Awards ing, hand washing and social distancing Tradition Virtually tips. Athletes learned about combining Destiny Cook able to continue and want to thank RAM AWARDS drumming and exercise, they took part everyone who participated,” Office Girls’ Cross Country in national dance challenges, and even Despite the pandemic, the Gorham Manager/programmer Gail Platts said. Most Valuable Runner: Elisabeth Loranger; our youngest athletes submitted videos Recreation Department continued the “We will be mailing shirts to those who Coach’s Award: Emily Paruk; Perseverance of how they were staying healthy and Burn off the Turkey race, normally held ordered them as soon as they come in.” Award: MacKenna Homa active at home. This fall our athletes par- the day after Thanksgiving. The first As for the race, runners were asked ticipated in a National Stride Challenge race was held in 1998 and has been a to print their bibs and run the course Boys’ Cross Country and in January we will be offering a Thanksgiving tradition for many fami- any time between November 27 and 29. Most Valuable Runner: Calvin Cummings; month of winter sports competitions. lies. Sports and Community Activities Each runner was in charge of entering Coach’s Award: Josh Lehmann; Social opportunities were also offered Manager Jackie Langevin created the their times through the Gorham Rec. Perseverance Award: Lucien Beardsley through weekly themed Zoom gather- idea to keep the tradition alive by mak- Department. Some walked the course, ings: a virtual dance, a virtual campfire ing it a virtual race. some ran, some did a bit of both, but all Football sing along, and in two weeks SOME will “We had 64 people sign up for the participants got outside and had some Coach’s Award: Beck Carrier; Coach’s host a virtual holiday party. We are get- race and we are so glad the event was fun during this trying time. Award: Nick Williams; Most Improved ting creative and thinking outside the Player: Charlie Gay box more than ever. It is so important Tony Myatt 20:50:00 Kay Fearon 36:57:00 Golf to us that our athletes stay healthy and Sean Young 22:59:00 Kaleb Libritz 37:00:00 Most Valuable Golfer: Aidan Enck; Pooch involved, while staying apart. Kristin Guaraldo 23:19:00 Kristy Libritz 37:00:00 Award: Campbell Fowler; Pooch Award: With virtual opportunities now in Andrew Tinkham 23:20:00 Lilly Libritz 37:00:00 Josh Martin; Most Improved Golfer: Quinn place, fundraising becomes a big focus. MacKenna Homa 23:28:00 Marci Delaney 37:05:00 Dillon With all live fundraising events canceled, Scott Firmin 24:11:00 Ronald Tinkham 37:21:00 the program is in desperate need of Julia Reed 25:32:00 Nicholas Tinkham 39:47:00 Boys’ Soccer money in order to get the athletes back Jeffery Mullin 26:25:00 Susan Mersereau 40:23:00 Coach’s Award: Grant Nadeau; Offensive on the playing field in 2021. On New Jim Haddow 26:41:00 Katie Yeaton-Hromada 45:00:00 Player of the Year: Mathew Phinney; Year’s Day the annual Lobster Dip for Nicki Hudson 27:10:00 Deb Dicentes 46:39:00 Defensive Player of the Year: Garrett Smith Special Olympics Maine is offering a Chelsie Goodwin 28:12:00 Karen Tinkham 46:40:00 Girls’ Soccer virtual Lobster Roll, participants will put Dawn Palme 28:12:00 Mike Brooks 51:55:00 Leadership Award: Katie Kutzer; Versatility on their bathing suits and take a roll in Katie Correia 28:12:00 William Morgan 51:55:00 Award: Gracie Forgues; Aggression the snow. Leah Sturm 29:12:00 Suellen Yeaton 57:00:00 Award: Lauren Fottter; Hustle Award: Olivia For more details on how to take part Lisa Mumford 29:27:00 Atlas Constantino 60:15:48 Michaud; Tenacity Award: Sydney Fox; in the Lobster Roll please visit https:// Jon Smith 34:01:00 Kerry Constantino 60:15:48 Assistant Coach Award: Delaney Seed www.somaine.org/get-involved/lobster- Kelly Reed 35:03:00 Nicholas Constantino 60:15:48 dip/. For more details on how Special Ainslie Fearon 36:47:00 Zelda Constantino 60:15:48 Field Hockey Olympics Maine is moving forward visit Jakob Libritz 36:47:00 Most Valuable Player: Molly Murray; www.somaine.org. For details on vir- Elise Wilkins 36:48:00 Most Valuable Player: Lydia Gaudreau; tual opportunities visit https://www.face- Annabelle Fearon 36:49:00 Leadership Award: Kate Downey book.com/SpecialOlympicsMaine. Annie Wilkins 36:57:00 Sports Etc. Cheerleading Mackenzie Holmes (GHS ’19) headed into Most Improved Cheerleader: Sakara her sophomore year as an Indiana Hoosier Crawford; Most Improved Cheerleader: continuing to make a name for herself right Whitney Randall; Coach’s Award: Morgan WE’VE ADDED out of the gate. In the Hoosiers first game Cole of the season (and Holmes’ third career NEW ITEMS start) against Eastern Kentucky University, ALL-ACADEMIC (SENIORS ONLY) TO OUR MENU. Holmes went 13 for 13 from the floor, scor- Field Hockey: Sophie Gagne, Molly ing at team high 26 points. She also contin- Murray, Lydia Gaudreau, Katherine Downey, Check out our ues to thrive academically; she was recently Julia Edwards, Isabelle Kovacs FACEBOOK page named Indiana Women's Basketball Scholar Athlete of the Month. Congratulations Golf: Campbell Fowler, Aidan Enck or call 319-4260 Mackenzie. Gorham is watching! 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14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 10, 2020 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper COMMUNITY REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE OF INTEREST Beginning in January, regular dinner meetings for Gorham Lions Club are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at the Gorham Dept. of Public Consider Grocery Shopping Works Cafeteria off Huston Road. New members always welcome. FMI, 929-9182. Cathy Walter buying at your local farmers market. Did you know keeping a running FOOD PANTRY UPDATE From food waste to chemical pol- grocery list and a well stocked pantry As the number of families that access the Gorham Food Pantry increased this lution and from packaging waste to help you shop less often and thus pre- fall, there are now several visible kiosks at Hannaford that allow customers to transportation pollution, you might be vents overbuying and food waste? get nutritious food into the hands of neighbors who need it. Bring a $5 or $10 surprised at the number of ways gro- Consider these opportunities in your card to the Gorham Hannaford checkout to go directly to the Gorham Food Pantry, cery shopping routines are impacting own shopping routines where you can and allow them to fill in any missing gaps from donations. One card supports many the environment. easily reduce, reuse, and recycle: meals. Studies have shown one can greatly Reduce: Shop organic foods to reduce food waste reduce not only Also, you can participate in the Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger Buy 1, Give 1 with just a little your consump- forethought, like tion of but the program through December 13. When customers purchase participating products, From food waste to chemical planning meals manufacturing Hannaford will donate the same item to a regional food bank in the area. Search that use an item pollution and from packaging of pesticides and "Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger" for more information on which items are featured from the previous waste to transportation pollution, herbicides that during this final week. day’s meal in the harm our environ- you might be surprised at the next day’s meal. ment in every step The Gorham Food Pantry is available to any Gorham resident; you need only visit Today’s roast number of ways grocery shopping of its lifecycle. The during pantry hours with proof of residency (a utility bill with your name and your chicken can be routines are impacting biodiversity in our Gorham address on it – not a drivers’ license). The best way to keep up-to-date on tomorrow’s soup fields and farms the environment. Pantry happenings and current needs is to follow them on Facebook (Gorham Food and sandwiches. and streams have Pantry Friends), and messages via Facebook are responded to quickly. Packaging waste been devastated is fairly straightfor- by their use. ward as well. Consider buying in bulk Reuse: Now may be the time to Pantry hours are Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for drive-thru to reduce packaging waste. If you consider using reusable shopping bags pickup, and the second and fourth Mondays from 6 to 7 pm. do have to buy an item in packag- to reduce consumption of fossil fuels. ing, check to ensure it is recyclable Did you know Americans use over a LIBRARY NEWS or biodegradable. Think about it this 100 billion plastic bags a year, which North Gorham Public Library is open to the public. Library hours are Mondays way, the less packaging you buy, the requires 12 million barrels of oil to 3 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. fewer times you’ll need to bring out manufacture? Home delivery and parking lot pickup is also available. the trash. 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18 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 10, 2020 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department CALENDAR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Baxter Memorial Library Toddler Discovery Time with Ms. Dani on Facebook, 9:30 a.m.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Open Doors in Conflict Baxter Memorial Library Preschool Discovery Time with Ms. Heidi on Facebook, 9:30 – 10 a.m. Officer responded to Sebago Lake Road for a domestic verbal argument. It was over a dog they had upstairs. They agreed to keep all doors open and were warned for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 disorderly conduct. Baxter Memorial Library STEAM More Than a Box with Ms. Deb on Facebook. 10 a.m. Caller reported a suspicious person who Gray Road caller reported 6 Rhode Island Polar Express goes virtual with Mr. Jeff on Facebook, 6 p.m. took a photo of kids with a dog at the play- Red chickens in her yard. They did not ground without asking parents. belong to her or her immediate neighbors. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Chickens were in wood line on Gray Road. Baxter Memorial Library, Toddler Discovery Time with Ms. Dani on Facebook, 9:30 a.m. Main Street caller attempted to check on Officer spoke with caller who said she male passed out in truck in parking lot on sees them frequently and they are not a Main Street. Male woke up, backed out nuisance. of the spot and drove away before officer CLASSIFIEDS arrived. Male driving by Cumberland Farms drove over a raised manhole cover, causing his SERVICES Officer responded to call on Wasamski gas tank to fall down and spill gas onto CAT CARE IN YOUR HOME. We all know cats are not fond of leaving their homes so I Drive from a woman complaining about her Main Street. Fire Department responded come to them. I take care of all their needs and offer play - loving time. I can come as ex-boyfriend. Ex-boyfriend said she contin- and spread “speedy dry” to clean up the needed. 15 years and insured. Lorie 838-0132 . ues to call and text him and has threatened spill. The truck was towed and public him. Officer told both parties how to get works was notified of the spill. HIGHER GROUND HEALING. Maverick 198 Sherwood St. 3, Portland, ME. M-F, Noon- protection from harm/abuse orders. 5pm, 207-809-9461 Consultant $75.00 Call Today: [email protected]. Officer responded to Main Street building myfamouspopmusic.blogspot.com. Newell Street caller was concerned that her for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the neighbors in the same apartment location parking lot. Operator told officer he noticed were video-taping her through her curtains. store was closed when he arrived and he Caller reported two wheelchairs on his front Suspicious persons on Queen street were Officer offered to talk to neighbors but she decided to wait for it to open but fell asleep. lawn. Owner was located and picked them up. members of the Gorham Bike Association was all set and would call if it happened No criminal activity observed. chopping bushes to develop a new trail. again. Longmeadow Drive caller reported being Man reported he had been threatened by a harassed by a friend. He was told to call Ossipee Trail caller wanted to report suspi- Subjects were yelling at each other.Officer male at Goodwill by the Pound. It did not back if calls continued. cious activity as a man showed up at his advised them to separate and gave disor- sound like threatening to the officer but he house claiming to be from the Gideon cam- derly conduct warnings to all parties. told man if he was upset about how things Suspicious person on Libby Avenue was paign. Caller was told people were going were handled, he could speak to manage- looking for returnable bottles that had been door to door prior to election day. Officer served a trespass notice to a Maple ment. Caller thanked officer and hung up. thrown away. Drive subject. Complainant called back and Main Street caller complaining about a had trespass notice removed. Sebago Lake Road caller saw a woman Middle Jam Road caller reported someone neighbor had put up cameras (facing the step onto her property to take photos. She had entered her unlocked car and took $1 neighbor's house) around the perimeter of Dow Road caller reported problems with felt this was a bit out of place and phoned in quarters. their property. Caller was told there was neighbor’s goats. The goats looked healthy police. nothing the caller could do on the neigh- and officer did not see any issues with how Morrill Avenue caller wanted to report a bor's property. they were treated. Woman walking on Longfellow Road, look- missing table. Officer was able to locate the ing into the ditch with a flashlight, was try- table outside. Subject on Sanford Drive was yelling, Officer gave a man a verbal warning for lit- ing to find her cat. swearing and causing a disturbance out- tering and made him pick up his trash. Veranda Drive caller wanted to know what side. Officer issued a disorderly conduct Sebago Lake Road caller wanted more she was being charged with in reference to warning as they did not want him back. Officer spoke with the owner of a vehicle patrols in the area as signs that had been a disturbance at her house. As was made that had been parked at GHS for over two put out had been damaged and one was clear to her numerous times during the Old Dynamite Way caller received some- months. After several attempts, officer stolen. initial call she had not been charged with thing in the mail he did not order. He was made contact with owner who said vehicle anything. She was told everyone had been advised to get rid of the item and not to was junk and he did not want it. He had In response to a request from a Parker warned for disorderly conduct. respond to messages associated with the called area junkyards but no one would take Hill Road woman, officer talked with two item. it due to COVID. Officer told owner to have juveniles about following the rules and not Unknown subject in a business truck yelled it towed and owner told officer “Do what- wandering off to talk with people they did at cross country runners on Fort Hill Road. Weeks Road caller reported people riding ever you guys need to do.” Vehicle was still not know. Officer contacted the business owner and bikes over the dirt hill by the trails behind there three days later. he said he would speak to the driver when Gorham Middle School. No violations as Officer found a vehicle parked on Crystal he returned. trails are there for bike riding. Maple Drive caller reported having received Lane nowhere near any houses. Officer a fraudulent call, allegedly from the Social found trash including cigarette butts and Security Administration investigating empty nip bottles next to driver's window. someone misusing her social security Driver was sleeping in vehicle. He told officer $6 for 3 lines, $2 for each additional line number and asking for her number so he he lived down the street but was sleeping 35 word limit per ad could investigate. Caller recognized this as in the car to get a break. He claimed only Checks, Cash, Visa & Mastercard a fraudulent call and no information was the cigarette butts were his. He advised he given. would pick up trash and go home.

Officer advised caller that children yelling Officer responded to a noise complaint on outside is not a crime. Mosher Road. Father and daughter were playing and making animal noises. They Millett Drive caller reported issues with had dogs who appeared to be happy. some neighbors in the building. They were showing up at her apartment uninvited and Caller reported hearing a female yelling others were talking about her behind her on Gray Road. Noise was coming from a back. She was told to call when the issues house on Main Street where three 15-year- were going on, not the next day. old girls were camping in a camper and being loud. Officer told them to quiet down. Officer responded to possible domestic disturbance on Finn Parker Road. Officer Police received a call from someone apolo- determined no crime had been committed gizing about behavior in a previous encoun- and the female left for the night. ter with the Police Department.