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Volume 24 Number 22 | November 15, 2018 A Not-for-Profit Newspaper Serving Gorham Since 1995 Gorham Honoring Those Who Served

Roger Marchand Election Contributing Writer

There was a full house at the Results Burleigh H. Loveitt Council Chambers for the Veterans Day ceremony on November 12. The Compiled by Leslie Dupuis Editor attendees were greeted with flags and smiles from the Gorham Girl In Gorham, 6,100 voters made it to Scouts who later led the group in the polls on Election Day, while 2,909 the Pledge of Allegiance. The cer- voted absentee. Nearly 600 residents emony began with a fanfare with registered to vote at the polls bringing Paul Viarello on bagpipes. the total number of registered voters After a welcome by Baxter up to 14,352 on November 6. Voter Memorial Library Director James turnout was 63% for this election. Rathbun, and opening remarks Below is the breakdown for by Town Councilor Ron Shepard, Gorham. The asterisk denotes the GoCat director Georgia Humphrey overall winner. For more detailed introduced two short films. voting information by ward, please The first film highlighted the role visit https://www.gorham-me.org. of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), Photo credit Roger Marchand and featured a conversation with Veterans Blanche Kelley and James Hughes Governor Blanche Kelley, MSG-WAC Retired, (above center), shown with Georgia Humphrey Teresa Hayes (I) 390 who presently lives in the Portland (left) and Jeffrey Knox (right) of GoCat, were *Janet Mills (D) 4039 area. She was honored many times featured in small films as part of the Veterans Shawn Moody (R) 4424 during her years in the service for Day Ceremony this year. Local Girl Scouts, her ability to recruit women into right, thanked veterans as they arrived. US Senate joining the WACs. Eric Brakey (R) 2969 The second film featured James *Angus King (I) 4530 Hughes, 2nd Battalion, 7th regi- Zak Ringelstein (D) 981 ment, 1st Marine division, who Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. US House, Congressional District 1 fought in Korea at the beginning After a musical salute to each of Martin Grohman (I) 858 of the war. He spoke of his experi- the armed services honoring those Mark Holbrook (R) 3126 ences of winter combat when he who served in the army, navy, air *Chellie Pingree (D) 4826 was in Northern Korea. He related force, marine corps, and coast his experiences with not only guard, Paul Viarello played a beau- State Senator District 30 the enemy, but also the effects of tiful trumpet rendition of Taps to *Linda Sanborn (D) 4770 freezing temperatures during the end the ceremony. Photo credit Betsy Nygren Amy Volk (R) 4040 Representative to Legislature District 26 *Maureen Terry (D) 3296 Holmes and Watson Solving Mysteries Representative to Legislature District 27 Roger Densmore III (R) 1774 *Andrew McLean (D) 3258 at Gorham High School this Weekend

Judge of Probate Lydia Valentine *Paul Aranson 6802 GHS Student Intern

Sheriff “This is your classic Sherlock origin *Kevin Joyce 7063 story that happens to be comical. It is District Attorney District 2 family-friendly, rated PG, there’s under- Randall Bates 3000 cover agents, pick pockets, and lots of Jon Gale 3368 comically evil characters,” said senior *Jonathan Sahrbeck 1867 Isaac Martel, reflecting on Gorham High School’s fall production of “Sherlock Bates and Gale dropped out of the race prior Holmes” that opens this weekend. to Election Day. Martel stars as John Watson in Town Council (3 year term) the play. He is the trusty sidekick to Claude F. Daigle III 3389 Sherlock Holmes, who is played by *Lee Pratt 3754 sophomore Mason Hawkes. Professor *Virginia Wilder Cross 4029 Moriarty is played by junior AJ Booth, School Board (3 year term) and Alice Faulkner is played by sopho- *Anne Schools 5726 Photo credit Lydia Valentine more Emily Paruk. *Darryl Wright 4673 This version of the classic mystery tale The cast of Gorham High School’s fall production of “Sherlock Holmes” will keep you follows secret love letters produced by a laughing as you try to solve the mystery. secret engagement between Prince Carl, Local Referendum Question: played by sophomore Sierra Cummings, Do you favor a plan for the and his fiancé, and the plan to stop Gorham School Department to inside Times them from falling into the wrong hands. join the Greater Sebago Education the The play begins with the letters in the Alliance Regional Service Center 4 Living 14 Community 10 Sports 15 Classified Municipal School Calendar Blotter Continued on Page 5 5 7 15 15 Continued on Page 7 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 Midterm Elections Usher in New Era —— The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run Rep. Andrew McLean Attorney General, State Treasurer have faced roadblock after roadblock community newspaper distributed every other and Secretary of State. After that for the last eight years. Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites Last Tuesday, the nation held its throughout Gorham. occurs, we will begin the process With smart, strategic investments in —— midterm elections. It was an historic of proposing legislation to be intro- key areas of our economy and a more News [email protected] election with a record number of duced in the 129th Legislature, which civil, collaborative government we can Sports [email protected] women elected to offices from the will convene in early January. grow our economy, create jobs, keep Features [email protected] local level on up to the United States While there will be many our environment pristine, and entice Of Interest [email protected] Senate. In Maine, we elected our first Calendar item [email protected] issues we deal with in the 129th more young people to our beautiful Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ female governor. Regardless of our Legislature, chief among them will state. 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Additionally, we must do more General Manager: Bruce Hepler Editor: Leslie Dupuis With the election behind us, we Rep. Andrew McLean, to address the opioid crisis. Many Business Manager: Stacy Sallinen D-Gorham, is serving his now must turn to governing. We people, including social service Advertiser Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen have a lot of work ahead of us. Over agencies, medical experts, and law third term in the Maine Design/Production: Shirley Douglas the next few weeks, Governor-elect enforcement from around the state House. He is House chair Staff Writers: Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, Mills will be working with outgoing of the Transportation Sheri Faber are meeting to formulate a plan. We Committee and represents Governor LePage on transitioning the Features: Chris Crawford also have the opportunity to grow parts of both Gorham Photographers: Amanda Landry, Roger administration. In the Legislature, our economy through investments in and Scarborough. 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2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | November 15, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper WHERE ARE THEY NOW Tiffany (Caron) Gillespie: Brewing Up A Great Career

Chris Crawford like Beer and Yoga with Gorham reading, cooking, listening to music, Staff Writer Yoga, Beer and Bands with local hiking, going to the beach, trying to musicians, and Beer and Cornhole. knit, and working on their camp at Tiffany (Caron) Gillespie (GHS She also coordinated Sebago’s 20th Sugarloaf. ’99) is like many students who are Anniversary Party and its Oktoberfest Gillespie is the daughter of Larry motivated, get decent grades, but celebration. and Brenda Caron. Brother Josh are unsure about what career to Gillespie is working toward achiev- (GHS ’00) and his wife Maggie pursue. A lucky few know at an early ing her level 2 certification in the Tierney Caron live in Scarborough age what path they will take, but for Cicerone Program which designates and are expecting their second child. many others, it is a question of trial four levels of professionals who have Gillespie can be reached at (207) and error and sometimes even some achieved experience in selecting, 856-2537 Ext. 1 or at tiff@sebago- luck as they learn what interests them identifying, and serving today’s wide brewing.com. and what skills they can bring to the range of beers. She has passed her workplace. Level one certification and admits After attending USM for a year after that this is the most challenging part graduation, Gillespie found that she of her job. “It has been a struggle, BEER QUIZ was uncertain about her program of but I am committed to learning and 1.) What do Plato, Shakespeare and study so she took some time off to expanding my comfort zone,” she Abraham Lincoln have in common? travel. She went to Alaska and then said. settled in Palm Beach, Florida for In order to achieve Level 2 certifi- 2.) Cenosillicaphobia is the fear a winter while she worked at the cation, she will have to demonstrate of what? Everglades Club as a server and then Photo credit Justin Lumiere (GHS ’99) that she has a solid, well-rounded at The Dunes Club in Narragansett, knowledge of beer and beer service 3.) In Nebraska, law require bars Tiffany Caron Gillespie enjoys welcom- Rhode Island as a server and prep as well as basic competence in assess- to be cooking a kettle of this any ing beer enthusiasts at the new Sebago cook for the summer. ing beer quality and identity using time beer is being served. In 2001, Gillespie’s winding road Brewery Tasting Room. the senses. The four-hour exam brought her back to Gorham where includes written, tasting, and demon- 4.) In what country was beer not she began working as a server, bar- brewing process. She said, “We offer stration portions. considered to be an alcoholic tender and cook at Sebago Brewing’s brewery tours every day of the week Gillespie, with her outgoing per- beverage until 2013? new Gorham pub at Railroad Ave to groups of all sizes and also work sonality, is well suited to the hospital- while attending USM as a Philosophy closely with the Maine Brew Bus ity business. She also enjoyed staying 5.) What does a labeorphilist major, graduating in 2012. She admit- which brings groups to the brewery busy in high school by participat- collect? ted that it has been a struggle to find on a regular basis.” ing in many activities like Chamber what she was really passionate about Being part of the Maine Beer Trail, Singers, Basketball, Soccer, Cross 6.) In 1963, who created a beer and to establish a career for herself a passport to Maine breweries that Country, Spring Track, Yearbook, bottle that could also be used as saying, “I don’t want to work simply offers rewards to visitors, also brings and Student Council. Three special a brick to build sustainable hous- for a pay check, I want to love what in tourists and locals alike to sample teachers, Mr. Drisko, Mr. Carter, and ing in impoverished countries? I do.” Sebago’s beers. The Tasting Room Mr. Willet made a big impression on Gillespie has found her passion in has 16 draft lines that showcase her with their passion for learning,

Maine’s burgeoning brewery indus- Sebago beers brewed on the small their ability to encourage unique per- Heineken Albert 6.) bottles Beer

try. Maine is home to more that 130 batch, 5 bbl (barrel) pilot system as spectives, and their encouragement 5.) Russia 4.) Soup 3.) glass beer

breweries which dovetails nicely well as those brewed on the larger of students to think outside the box, empty An 2.) beer.” and facts, real

with Portland’s designation as Bon 40 bbl system. Frye’s Leap IPA is the to ask questions and to follow their the them bring to is point great The

Appetite’s City of the Year. She said, flagship, but Pack in the Day, BOG so dreams. crisis. national any meet to upon ed -

“People come to Maine, because Hard, Blazing Summer, Any IPA and Gillespie is thrilled to be back depend be can they truth, the given

of the amazing breweries we have. On the Grind are just a few of the home in Maine where she can enjoy If people. the in believer firm a am

Tourism is on the rise because of varieties that have been brewed at the outdoors. She lives in Portland “I said, Lincoln Abraham brew. the

craft beer. Maine isn’t just blueber- the new location. When asked about with her husband Mike and assorted of love their declared all They 1.)

ries and lobsters anymore,” adding, her favorite, she said, “My tastes pets. In her spare time, she enjoys Answers: “Don’t get me wrong, I love blueber- change like Maine’s weather so it’s gardening, snow boarding, running, ries and lobsters.” hard for me to have a favorite.” Gillespie is currently very busy as Gillespie has also assumed respon- the Tasting and Tour Manager at the sibility for coordinating a wide variety new Sebago Brewing facility. She of events held at the brewery. In this oversees a staff of five tour guides capacity, she loves that she has been who she has trained about the his- able to reach out to the Gorham tory of the company and about the community to arrange special events

Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | November 15, 2018 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 CAR CARE New Police Preserve the Old or Buy New? Memorial on Doug Carter loan is financial suicide. Spending Finding a private sale is more cost $1000 or even $1500 to get another effective but has risks. There is no easy Should I spend money on this old year out of a car is certainly a wise recourse to get your money back if Display car and get a couple more years out decision. That is around $100 a month. you feel you have been short changed of it or buy something new or newer? Registration fees, sales tax, and the on the deal. Lawyers and arbitration I hear this question a lot, usually after added insurance will add to that cost. are not what you want to get involved we have given an estimate for the Of course the value of the vehicle in. Another problem with private sales work needed to get a state inspection. must be considered. Money spent try- arises if it is not registered or insured. As we do not have any information ing to fix up a 1986 Yugo would not You should not drive the vehicle any- about the customer’s financial situa- be fiscally sound. If you have owned where. If the seller does not want to tion, our advice is based solely on the the vehicle for a while it will have more get it to a shop for you then they could status of the vehicle. value to you than if you tried to sell it. have something to hide. Small used car Rust is a major factor when evaluat- As long as the vehicle has had regular lots are easier to deal with but a good ing the vehicle. Although rust can be maintenance and it has performed well used car dealer is still an oxymoron. repaired, it is a cancer that never goes in the past, there is no reason it should Know what you are getting before away. The correct way to repair rust not last longer. Engines and transmis- you fork over the cash. Someone can is time consuming and expensive: cut sion built today can run for thousands make a total wreck of a car look very the rusted panels off, weld in new of miles. Brakes and tires are normal nice on the outside. You really need panels, then bondo, sand and paint. wear items that should not affect the to get under a vehicle to know what Patching and covering the rust, a less repair/replace decision because if you its made of. It is important to take the expensive option, is usually less than purchase another used car it may also vehicle to a shop and get a profession- a third of the cost, but is not a long need brakes and tires. Wheel bearings, al opinion. The cost of this can save term repair. The rusted panels under alternators, starters, rusted brake lines you heart aches and unexpected costs the patch will continue to rust and and fuel lines, engine light problems down the road. start bubbling and falling apart within are all things that affect the safety and Whatever you do, never get emo- a couple of years. the quality of a vehicle. tionally attached to a vehicle, do not If the body of the vehicle is not If it is determined that the vehicle name it or remember the good times badly rusted and is still in OK shape, should be replaced, and a new car is you had with the car. One thing is for Photo credit Roger Marchand it is easier to advise customer of their out of the question, that leaves you sure, a car will break your heart every options. If they have a loan on the vehi- with the fun task of looking for a used time. A memorial in honor of the fallen men and cle it usually means they have to keep car. It is easier to go to a respectable women who have protected and served in what they already have. Although some new & used car dealer but you will Doug Carter is the owner the line of police duty has been erected at car dealerships will roll an outstanding pay more for the convenience. Usually of Carter’s Auto Service, the Gorham Public Safety Complex. The balance into another car loan, this is a the larger dealers will sell better qual- Inc. He’s been in the auto memorial was made possible and funded by dangerous path. It is bad enough that ity cars because they want to keep service business since donations from the annual Guns and Hoses graduating from Gorham the vehicle loses substantial value as a good reputation. If things are not Golf Tournament. Groundwork and pavers High School in 1981. soon as it drives off the lot, but adding what they seem after the purchase will be completed in Spring 2019 and a expenses on top of that from another they will help make you happy. ceremony will be held after.

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Voting Results Continued from Page 1 through an inter-local agreement that Promoting Business Growth in Gorham will allow the School Department to Avenue; Narragansett Road (the former above his or her company.” This area receive additional revenue through the Edmund Ricker Contributing Writer race track owned by Shawn Moody); is currently conceptualized for four to state funding formula and to more effi- the Shaw Brothers property on Route five commercial lots. ciently procure goods and services? Formed in 1991, the Gorham 237 behind its headquarters; the parcel The Shaw Brothers lot behind its *Yes 6491 No 1663 Economic Development Corporation of land across from Gateway Commons current headquarters on Route 237 (GEDC) is a nonprofit, quasi-govern- on Route 25; and Olde Canal Business is currently occupied by a gravel State Referendum Questions: mental agency that encourages com- Park off of Route 237. pit operation. Ellsworth estimated Question 1: munity and economic development The Olde Canal Business Park has that it will be twenty years or more Do you want to create the Universal to expand the tax base and create only two remaining lots. It is approxi- before this 100-acre parcel is ready for Home Care Program to provide home- new jobs in Gorham. The mission of mately 10 years old and Ellsworth development, but he described it as based assistance to people with dis- the Gorham Economic Development said, “for the first 8 ½ years there was a prime industrial location for future abilities and senior citizens, regardless Corporation is to promote the town not much interest. Currently, Shuck’s use. of income, funded by a new 3.8% tax of Gorham as one of the best places to Lobster has been permitted but has Across from Gateway Commons on on individuals and families with Maine live, work and grow. yet to move forward, and National Route 25, another piece of property wage and adjusted gross income above Tom Ellsworth, president of the Attachments is under construction. zoned for commercial or industrial the amount subject to Social Security GEDC, recently discussed the com- New Portland Parkway on Libby development, is owned by Mark Rines, taxes, which is $128,400 in 2018? mercial/industrial developments cur- Avenue is occupied by two landscape who lives out of state, but has roots in Yes 2786 *No 6057 rently underway in Gorham. Ellsworth businesses and is mostly built out at Gorham. The Route 112 bypass was said 80 percent of his job is business this point. named for Rines’ brother Bernard. Question 2: retention and the other 20 percent is The “former Racetrack,” as many While there are no known develop- Do you favor a $30,000,000 bond attracting new business to relocate or Gorham residents know it, is a parcel ment plans for this piece of property, issue to improve water quality, sup- expand in Gorham. The GEDC also on the corner of Narragansett Road Ellsworth confirmed Rines “would port the planning and construction has different loan programs to assist and the Route 112 bypass. This parcel consider selling if approached with of wastewater treatment facilities and businesses in making a transition to is currently owned by Shawn Moody the right offer.” assist homeowners whose homes are Gorham, and as such, was instrumen- and is unique because it has been Currently, there is not enough served by substandard or malfunction- tal in gaining approval for Gorham to rezoned to include an owner occu- available land to reach the goals of ing wastewater treatment systems? join the Maine Downtown Network. pied commercial or industrial space. the GEDC and the Town of Gorham. *Yes 4739 No 4040 There are five major areas in Ellsworth shared, “this is great for a Ellsworth concluded, “At any given Gorham that are zoned and designated startup type company because it adds time, we really should have 10-20 lots Question 3: for commercial or industrial develop- a residential living space above the available to accommodate growth in Do you favor a $106,000,000 bond ment: New Portland Parkway on Libby business, enabling the owner to live Gorham.” issue, including $101,000,000 for construction, reconstruction and reha- bilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities and equipment related Arrests JULY 2018 Planning Board NOVEMBER 5, 2018 to ports, piers, harbors, marine transportation, freight and passenger rail- Auburn man, 20, was arrested for MN8 Properties, LLC’s request and to remove two homes with roads, aviation, transit and bicycle and disorderly conduct. for approval of a proposed expan- associated land from the existing site pedestrian trails, to be used to match Transient male, 37, was arrested sion at 502 Main St. with a 1748 sq. plans for property located at 629 an estimated $137,000,000 in federal for trafficking in prison contraband, ft. building addition, 1850 sq. ft. of Fort Hill Road was approved. and other funds, and $5,000,000 for unlawful possession of scheduled new parking and associated land- The Planning Board recommend- the upgrade of municipal culverts at drugs, failure to appear and violat- scaping, septic and sign changes was ed that the Town Council approve stream crossings? ing conditions of release. approved. an amendment to the Land Use *Yes 5936 No 2841 Windham woman, 27, was arrest- Plowman Development Group, and Development Code to remove ed for operation while license was LLC’s request for preliminary certain fire protection water supply Question 4: suspended/revoked and violating approval of a 16-unit condomin- requirements. Do you favor a $49,000,000 bond conditions of release. ium development (Grady Farm The Planning Board recommend- issue to be matched by at least Portland man, 39, was arrested for Subdivision) at 136 South St. was ed that the Town Council approve $49,000,000 in private and public funds OUI (1 prior), violating conditions postponed with a site walk to be an amendment to allow new small to modernize and improve the facilities of release and was arrested again a scheduled. dwellings in the overlay district. and infrastructure of Maine’s public uni- few minutes later for again violating Dearborn Brothers, LLC’s request A sketch plan discussion of a five- versities in order to expand workforce conditions of release. to amend the Lewry/Walker/Grant lot subdivision located at 207 North development capacity and to attract and Bridgton man, 24, was arrested on gravel pit to transfer owner/opera- Gorham Road was discussed and a retain students to strengthen Maine’s a fugitive from justice charge. tor, to reduce gravel pit operations, site walk is to be scheduled. economy and future workforce? Westbrook man, 69, was arrested *Yes 4811 No 3944 for operating a vehicle without a license. Question 5: Buxton woman, 45, was arrested Do you favor a $15,000,000 bond for OUI, operating with a suspend- GORHAM’S TREE FESTIVAL issue to improve educational programs ed/revoked license and two counts *Main Street and beyond *Calling all businesses* by upgrading facilities at all 7 of Maine’s of violating conditions of release. community colleges in order to provide Windham man, 21, was arrested You are invited to participate in Gorham’s Tree Festival. If Maine people with access to high-skill, for OUI. your business would like to participate in being festive and low-cost technical and career education? lighting up Main Street and beyond here is the sequence of *Yes 5832 No 2983 Continued on Page 6 events: *Place a Holiday Tree outside of your business *Decorate it for the season by November 25th at 4pm. *Our goal is to have all Trees lit on the evening of the Light Parade November 25th 4pm. *Members of the Community will view the trees during the season and go to [email protected] or scan the QR code to vote on their favorite tree. *The evening of New Year’s Gorham a winner will be announced and presented with a traveling plaque to hold and brag about for the year! If you would like to participate or have questions please email me at [email protected]. A list of trees will be published for the community to visit. Looking forward to a festive Main Street and beyond. Happy Holidays!! Sunday, November 25 at 4:00 PM thru New Year’s

Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | November 15, 2018 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 MUNICIPAL Nothing But Cornhole Arrests Continued from Page 5 GEC’s Name Standish Neck Road man 29, was arrested for an unexcused failure to sur- render suspended license to the court Change Reflects and violating conditions of release. So. Portland man, 29, was arrested for failure to appear. New Focus Windham man, 21, was arrested for Kathy Corbett OUI. Staff Writer Westbrook man, 24, was arrested for OUI. Gorham Churches United (GCU), Transient male, 37, was arrested for formerly Gorham Ecumenical violating a protective order and violat- Council, has changed its name to ing conditions of release. reflect a new emphasis on commu- Buxton woman, 52, was arrested for nity service. In addition to continu- domestic violence assault. ing to offer a Thanksgiving service Buxton man, 35, was arrested for this month and a Service of Comfort operating a vehicle without a license, and Remembrance in December, OUI and violating conditions of release. the organization made up of local Windham man, 54, was arrested for churches will seek to fund an annual failure to report an accident. scholarship. The group is inviting Westbrook man, 35, was arrested for other churches and individuals to Photo credit Tara Benson criminal threatening with a dangerous join with them in this and other com- weapon, domestic violence assault and munity projects. The 4th Annual Southern Maine Cornhole Invitational was held at Gorham Sports Center on aggravated assault. Founded in the mid-1960s to fos- Saturday, October 13. The annual competition is presented by the Gorham Business Ex- ter good relations between churches, change and this year benefited the Westbrook/Gorham Rotary. With 54 teams participating, GEC began holding special services Bag of Assassins took home the top prize of $300. Pictured (left to right) are: Gary Ashley, Gorham Sightings together and joint choir perfor- GBE member Ethan Johnson, GBE member George Sotiropoulos and John Clavette. mances. A project to distribute government issued surplus food led to the establishment of the Gorham Food Pantry which now has its own board of directors. Gorham Churches United will continue to volunteer and support the pantry, including helping with Thanksgiving Baskets, but GCU Photo credit Roger Marchand chairman Nathan Colton said, “we are looking for new direction and Do you know where in Gorham this photo welcome ideas from the community.” was taken? Join our visual trivia discus- Currently member churches are DON'T MISS AN ISSUE — YOU CAN SUBSCRIBE ONLINE! sion by entering your best guess on our West Gorham Union Church, First Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Parish UCC, Cressey Road United gorhamtimes or email us at gorhamtimes@ Methodist Church, North Gorham gmail.com. The non-political sign in the UCC, and St. Anne’s Catholic Church. November 1 issue, posted in good fun by For more information about the orga- Gorham resident Ken Grady, was spotted nization, email gorhamchurchesunit- on Fort Hill Rd. [email protected].

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | November 15, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SCHOOL Gorham Considers Business Roundtable Opens Lengthening School Day Doors for Gorham Students coordinate Kathy Corbett utes would be used to increase class Maureen O’Brien Staff Writer time for each period. Record noted, Aspire Gorham Initiative efforts to however, that “this only accounts for connect stu- Students in Gorham spend less quantity of time, not quality of time. The Gorham Business-Schools dents and time in school than students in nine How teachers use time matters.” Roundtable is back in action. businesses. of ten other area districts. According Lengthening the school day would Representatives from Gorham This year, to Superintendent Heather Perry, incur some costs. For example, it is schools, businesses, and commu- thanks to a many teachers believe “there simply estimated that budget implications nity partners met at Gorham High partnership isn’t enough time in the school day for 30 additional minutes would be School (GHS) to discuss opportu- between to instruct students in the things that $148,538 for ed. techs. Also, teachers nities for students to connect with Gorham matter most.” in lower elementary grades expressed businesses this year. schools In early 2017, the School some concern about student fatigue Twenty-one people were on and Jobs Photo credit LifeTouch Committee (SC) created the School in a longer school day. Others won- hand for the first meeting of the for Maine’s Day Committee, chaired by Assistant dered about the impact on extra-cur- school year, including founding Graduates Eliza Kenigsberg is Superintendent Chris Record, to ricular activities and transportation. members Jon Smith of Great Falls (JMG), that Gorham’s community study both the length of the school Any decision on lengthening the Construction, Michelle Belhumeur position and career coordinator for day and start times. The SC is now school day would be made in early of Gorham House, and Becky became a a new Gorham Schools postponing consideration of later 2019 and would take effect the next Winslow of Gorham Savings Bank. reality. initiative called Aspire start times while it considers length- school year. There will be an oppor- Gorham Police Chief Daniel Eliza Gorham. ening the school day. tunity for discussion and parent Jones and University of Southern Kenigsberg At the October SC meeting, Record feedback at the Partners in Education Maine President Glenn Cummings is the dis- presented findings from the commit- (PIE) meetings to be held as follows: also attended, along with trict’s new community and career tee’s two year study. The committee • Narragansett Elementary School, Superintendent Heather Perry and coordinator. She serves as the pri- recommended that the school day in Nov. 19, 6-7:00 p.m. at Narragansett GHS principal Brian Jandreau. mary point of contact for business- all district schools be lengthened by Library The roundtable was created in es interested in helping GHS stu- 15 to 30 minutes a day. Currently K-5 • Gorham Middle School, Nov. 28, 2011 to explore and foster rela- dents explore their career options school days are 22 minutes below 5-6:00 p.m. at GMS Library tionships and communication through classroom presentations, area average; Gorham Middle School • Great Falls Elementary School, between the schools and business- mentorships, job shadows, and students spend 16 fewer minutes. Dec. 4, 6-7:00 p.m. at Great Falls es in town, and find ways for stu- workplace learning experiences. Most area high school students spend Library dents to have educational exposure A MELMAC Education Foundation nearly an hour more in class each • Village Elementary School, Dec. to career opportunities. grant is funding the position as part week than GHS students. 10, 6-7:00 p.m. at Village Elem. The group has long advocated of a new Gorham Schools initiative The School Day Committee found Library for the creation of a position to called Aspire Gorham. that there was no place in the school • Gorham High School, Dec. 12, day to add more instructional time. 5-6:00 p.m. at Gorham High School The recommended additional min- Library School Note Visit Superintendent Heather Perry’s most recent blog post for an update on K-5 configuration discussions, length of school day, and more at https://gorhamsuperintendent.blogspot.com/

Solving Mysteries at GHS this Weekend Continued from Page 1 possession of Alice Faulkner, the sister manager, you see it all come together of Prince Carl’s bride. Sherlock and slowly but surely, finding its way Watson must retrieve the letters and through the blocking and into the pro- stop Moriarty from releasing them. duction. It really is a great show.” “We have a lot of fun and work great The production takes place at GHS’ with each other,” said Paruk. “The show McCormick Performing Arts Center is really light and funny. People will on Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m.; enjoy it.” Saturday, November 17 at 2 and 7:30 Stage manager, junior Molly Lemont, p.m.; and Sunday, November 18 at 2 hopes that people come and see this p.m. Students are $5 and adults are funny fast-paced story. “Being the stage $10.

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Photo credit Beth Orlando Gorham Middle School librarian, Beth Orlando, recently took a sixth-grade team on a walking field trip to Baxter Memorial Library where they received a new library card and learned how Photo credit Cynthia Remick Photo credit Tom Smith to access Cloud Library on their Chromebooks. These students now have access to library books, online resources, and eBooks with their new accounts. Heidi Whelan, Youth Services The student leader program is up and As part of his community service project Librarian at Baxter, provided students with a tour and spent time teaching them about all of running at Narragansett School. This for Little River Team, seventh-grader Gabe the resources available with their new accounts at the library. The hope is to offer this field program is available to all interested fifth Michaud (pictured) took on a project to fix trip to more teams at GMS this fall. grade students. The organizers of the an outdoor basketball hoop at the Gorham program, Janet Kuech and Casie Grady, Middle School. For some time, the pole help student leaders to develop their holding the hoop was bent, rendering it Legislative Talk leadership skills in multiple ways, includ- unusable and unattractive. Michaud reached ing developing their own voice for school out to assistant principal Tom Smith, State Representative Maureen Terry was a involvement and improvement, as well facilities and transportation director Norm recent guest speaker for the fifth-graders as fostering opportunities for community Justice, and administrative assistant Kathy at Village Elementary School. She helped service. Two student leaders (shown left Richardson hoping to get it fixed. The recon- students better understand the legislative to right), Will Provost and Aidan Dudley, structive process began and with the help of branch of Government. She is pictured with are pictured raising the school flag to a maintenance crew, especially Steve Pratt, (l to r): Maya Moores, Charlie Hall, Zoe Del- start the day. the maintenance foreman who contacted Public Works to help make it happen, the Photo credit Kim Meggison linger, and Tristan Karcanes. hoop is now as good as new.

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8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | November 15, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Calm After the Storm

Photo credit Tim Hall As the skies cleared after several days of rain and wind at the beginning of November, a double rainbow appeared in the dark clouds over Gorham. In comparison to last year’s late October storm which wreaked havoc, Gorham escaped without any power outages. This photo was submitted by a Gorham Times reader. Do you have a photo to share? Send it to [email protected].

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November 3. It was a rainy day GHS Sports Wrap Up an Exciting Fall Season and Gorham played a great game. Unfortunately the Rams came up short after a late Lewiston goal gave the Blue Devils a 1-0 victory.

GIRLS’ SOCCER: The Lady Rams finished 10-2-2 in the regular season. Coach Jeanne Zarrilli shared the team came in 2nd in SMAA South. During the season, the team had 10 shut-outs with Lily Courtney in goal. In the post season, the Rams tied Marshwood in the quarterfinals, finally winning in penalty kicks. In the semifinals, the Photo credit Amanda Landry Photography Rams were up against an aggressive The GHS volleyball team celebrated a spectacular season despite a loss in the State Championship game on October 27. The boys’ soccer Cheverus team and ultimately lost team captured the Class A South title on October 31. 2-0. Zarrilli said, “Leading scorers were Emma Forgues and Hallie Shiers Compiled by Destiny Cook best we have ever played,” Tirrell “The girls’ cross country team had with key contributions from Caitlin Sports Editor said. Gorham lost to Falmouth in the back-to-back outstanding weekends,” Chasse, Lauren Fotter, Maddie Class A State Championship, ending Tanguay said, also placing 6th in the Michaud and Olivia Michaud. Key VOLLEYBALL: their chances for an undefeated sea- Southern Regional Championship, defensive contributors were Katie The Gorham volleyball team had son. four places higher than their 10th Kutzer, Maddie Sweatt, Gracie an exceptional and exciting season place seed. The following weekend, Forgues and Avery Germond. with a final record of 16-1, losing CROSS COUNTRY: they came in 7th place overall at the Caroline Gross, Brooke Woodbury only in the State final. The team The boys’ cross country team Class A State Championship. The and Brittany Desjardins were our made it to the State Championship had an outstanding showing at the varsity runners were Kate Tugman, versatile players, also contributing in game for the first time in Gorham Southern Regional Championship. Iris Kitchen, Emily Paruk, MacKenna several key spots this year.” history. Coach Emma Tirrell said, They were seeded 9th and moved Homa, Carson Battaglia, Molly “The girls were focused the whole up three spots to number 6 which Eaton, Stefanie Meacham and Libby GOLF: season! We are proud of our results.” qualified them for the Class A State Knudsen. GHS varsity golf ended the season Tirrell, the SMAA Coach of the Year, Championship. Coach Jason Tanguay Tanguay shared, “Individually, Kate strong finishing 3-1 in the final four noted that the team went from a 9-5 said, “It took a total team effort.” Tugman was runner-up at both the matches. Coach Scott Nevers said, regular season record in 2017 to a The varsity runners that day were Regional and State Championships. “The varsity team qualified for the 14-0 record this year. The Rams beat Jacob Sladen, Tom Nelson, Reed Iris Kitchen also had strong perfor- State Golf Tournament at Natanis Cheverus in the quarterfinals and Henderson, Josh Lehmann, Andrew mances coming in 4th at Regionals finishing 6th out of 18 teams in the Scarborough in the semifinals. “Both Tinkham, Zach Green and Zack and 7th at States. Both of these SMAA, and 8th out of 11 teams at the were hard fought matches and the Brown-Davis. young ladies qualified to compete State Tournament.” game against Scarborough was the at the New England Championship The JV Team finished their season in Manchester, New Hampshire on at 8-1-1 and won the JV Jamboree November 10.” Tournament at Gorham CC. Tyler Haines and Lydia Drew qualified for BOYS’ SOCCER: the State Individual Tournament. Boys’ soccer ended the regu- Haines finished 11th in the state, and lar season as SMAA South champs Drew finished in 14th. with an undefeated 13-0-1 record. The quarterfinal playoff game was FOOTBALL: a 1-0 OT win against Scarborough Gorham football went 4-8 in the on an Andrew Rent goal assisted by regular season with some impressive Brady King. In the semifinal game, wins. Those wins included a shut- the Rams came away with a 2-0 vic- out against Westbrook in the second tory over Cheverus; both goals were game of the season, and a 35-7 win scored by Andrew Rent, with one against Noble in the last game of the assisted by Brendan Waterman. The season which ended an 18-game los- Southern Maine Regional final was ing streak for Gorham against the a 1-0 victory over Portland. Coach Knights. Tim King shared it was on a “beauti- In the Class B quarterfinal game, ful Ryan Farr goal from a Brady King the Rams lost to Marshwood 61-6. cross on an Andrew Rent redirect.” The second-seeded Hawks (8-1) over- The Rams went up agains the powered the seventh-seeded Rams defending State Champions, the (4-5). The Rams continue to improve Lewiston Blue Devils, at the State and look to come back even stronger Championships game in Bath on next year.

10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | November 15, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Fall Sports Awards A New Look for Our Beloved 2018 FALL RAM AWARDS Sarah Slager; SMAA Coach of the Girls Cross Country: Most Year-Emma Tirrell Valuable Runner-Kate Tugman; Most Girls Soccer: 1st Team-Emma Mascot, or So We Thought Improved Runner-Libby Knudsen; Forgues and Hallie Shiers; 2nd Team- Perseverance Award-Iris Kitchen Avery Germond Boys Cross Country: Most Girls Cross Country: 1st Team- Improved Runner-Reed Henderson; Kate Tugman and Iris Kitchen Coach’s Awards-Andrew Tinkham and Boys Cross Country: Honorable Jacob Sladen Mention-Jacob Sladen Football: Coach’s Awards: Ethan Field Hockey: 1st Team-Sarah Stump, Nate Burchill and Henri Stevens; 2nd Team-Faith Dillon and Kuntz; Special Team Player of the Lydia Gaudreau; Honorable Mention- Year-Kyle Ouillette; Scout Team Lydia McCrillis; All-Rookie Team- Award-Joseph Hansen Molly Murray Golf: Most Valuable Player- Boys Soccer: 1st Team, SMAA Tyler Haines; Coach’s Award-Trevor Offensive Player of the Year-Andrew Loubier Rent; 1st Team- Cooper Lyons and Boys Soccer: Coach’s Award- Grant Nadeau; 2nd Team-Trevor Cooper Lyons; Offensive Player of the Gray; Honorable Mention- Ryan Farr, Year-Andrew Rent; Defensive Player Travis Matheson and Brady King; of the Year-Trevor Gray SMAA Coach of the Year-Tim King Girls Soccer: Golden Boot Award- Golf: 1st Team-Tyler Haines; 2nd Hallie Shiers; Coach’s Award-Caroline Team-Trevor Loubier; All-Conference- Gross; Field Leader Award-Emma Lydia Drew Forgues Field Hockey: Most Dedicated- Photo credit Amanda Landry Photography Isis Adams; Coach’s Award-Lydia McCrillis; Leadership Award-Sarah Sports Etc. Mary Dewitt not made an appearance at many Stevens GHS Student Intern games. Volleyball: Humbly Invincible- For the second straight year Gorham Youth According to Athletic Director, Tim Maiya Carlson; Love of the Game- Football has raised money for Cans for a As our Gorham Ram engaged Spear, the mascot is always available Isabelle Kolb; Game Changer-Evelyn Cure. As a team, they raised $451 which the crowd and encouraged athletes for anyone who is interested in suit- Kitchen will be donated to the Cancer Community at playoff games this fall, many ing up and supporting our Gorham Cheerleading: Outstanding Center to help those fighting cancer. thought he was sporting a new teams. The only requirements: the Rookie Awards-Jamie Kelley and look. Fans saw the black Ram and person must be a responsible volun- Shaline Erhardt; Most Dedicated The Burn off the Turkey 5k Race will be held thought the costume had been teer who can be trusted to act appro- Award-Reighley Adams Saturday, November 24, with registration revamped when in fact, it has been priately while cheering for the team, beginning at 7 am and the race starting at the same for many years. Due to a entertaining the crowd and promot- ALL-ACADEMIC (SENIORS ONLY) 9:00 am. A free kids fun run will held at lack of volunteers, however, it has ing school spirit. Go Rams! Cheering: Haley Thompson 8:15. Prizes of $50 will be awarded should Field Hockey: Riley Ferrigan, anyone break the current record for male Hailey Morrill, Anna Rathbun, Alice (held by Ethan Hemphill/15:09) or female Riiska, Sarah Stevens and Lydia (Christine Snowe-Reaser/17:34). Online McCrillis registration closes on November 20. For Golf: Samuel Pocock more information or to register go to www. Volleyball: Libby Mitchell, Sarah gorhamrec.com. Slager, Colette Romatis, Isabelle Kolb, Evelyn Kitchen, Katherine O’Donnell Gorham grads Andrew York (GHS ’15) and and Maiya Carlson Anthony Chase (GHS ’18) were conference Girl’s Soccer: Hallie Shiers, champs for the UNE Cross Country team. Brittany Desjardins, Avery Germond Chase also achieved all-conference status. and Brooke Woodbury Girl’s Cross Country: Libby Knudsen If you have a Boy’s Cross Country: Simon Roussel sports event you SMAA ALL CONFERENCE would like to share, Football: All-Conference: Ethan Stump, Nathan Burchill and Tyler email Rollins Volleyball: 1st Team-Evelyn gtimessports@ Kitchen,Katie O’Donnell, Maiya gmail.com Carlson, and Meg Perry; 2nd Team- Isabelle Kolb; Honorable Mention-

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12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | November 15, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS interest to her. Tea, coffee Alex Yankowsky and Brooke Royal have and a desert followed. It was announced their engagement. Alex is the son of all cordial and decorous as Michael and Barb Yankowsky of Gorham. Brooke ladies of that era meant it to is the daughter of Jeff and Cheryl Royal of Gray, be. Today the custom has Maine. The couple is planning a September 2019 continued, always with much wedding in Lewiston, Maine. (photo AY1) laughter and camaraderie. The club isn’t a political, activist OF INTEREST or fundraising organization, The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will offer simply an opportunity to meet two walks on Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. for fellowship and to learn at the newly opened trails at Mill Brook Preserve from each other. Meetings in Westbrook. Celebrate the grand opening of are held in member homes or the new family-friendly trail with a 1-mile hike in the “parlor” at First Parish which includes a nature scavenger hunt and a Church. Visitors are welcomed. Among the club’s upcoming topics are: “No Women Allowed,” unique bridge across Mill Brook for a scenic “Heroine or Murderess?” and American Women in the 1930s Depression. For more information, route to see the alewives in the spring and wildlife contact Marge Hodgkin at 839-2115 or [email protected]. throughout the year. A second group will walk the entire new trail (2 miles round trip) with stops at St. Anne’s Church will be holding its “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Fair on Saturday, scenic vistas and natural history highlights. The November 17, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 229 Main Street. Crafts, jewelry, raffles, program will last two hours (and one hour for the Gramma’s attic, baked goods, wreaths, and more. Pulled pork and bean dinner at 5 p.m. FMI (207) family-focused group). The program is free but 653-1837. registration is required at https://www.prlt.org/ event-signup-mill-brook-opening. Gorham Tri-Town Ext will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Harmony Masonic Hall, 33 Cressey Rd. Gorham. Greens, crafts, kitted goods, Tupperware, basket Dr. Meghann (Foley) Dombroski (GHS ’02) raffles, children’s books and doll clothes, lite lunch. FMI 892-4249. was inducted as a Fellow to the International College of Dentists recently at a convocation held The West Gorham Union Church is hosting an old-fashioned Christmas Fair on Saturday, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki Beach. In November 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Many items including baked goods, slightly used Christmas attendance were her husband Aaron, daughters decorations, jewelry, knitted items, raffles and more. Serving fish chowda and sandwiches for lunch, Taylor and Eliza, parents Jean & Richard and also have coffee, donuts, and sweets. We have something for everyone. 90 Ossipee Trail (Route grandmother Mary Taylor. 25) Gorham.

An Annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the White Rock Community Building, 34 Wilson Road. Local crafters, white elephant table, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, coffee and donuts, Lunch: Corn chowder, hot dogs, homemade pies to support our Gorham High School Scholarship Fund. FMI Fran 892-9521

Surviving the holidays is a challenge for those grieving the death of a loved one. Receive encouragement and help at a special Surviving the Holidays session of GriefShare on Saturday, November 17, from 2-4 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 317 Main St. FMI, Sharon 651-4993.

Spending Thanksgiving alone? Unable to fix a Thanksgiving dinner? Join Mister Bagel, 13 New Portland Rd., for a FREE homemade Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings on Thursday, November 22, beginning at noon. Transportation available upon request. Delivery available within 15 mile radius of Gorham for those who are housebound. FMI, Roxanne Hanscom Moody, 839- 4516 or [email protected]. Donations accepted for the Gorham Food Pantry.

Gorham’s Tree Festival is back for a second year. If your business would like to participate, place a decorated tree outside your business by November 25 at 4 p.m. Members of the community will view the trees during a Light Parade on that day and vote for a winner. Girl Scouts from the Nonesuch Service Unit (Gorham, Westbrook and Scarborough) attend- FMI [email protected]. ed a “Be A Santa To A Senior” ornament event, making 317 ornaments in just two hours. The ornaments are donated to Home Instead Senior Care of Gorham every year for its holiday The Gorham Lions will meet on Tuesday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m., Old Elmwood School gift program. Take a tag, fulfill a senior’s gift wish this year and keep the ornament made by House on South Street (Rte. 114). New members always welcome. FMI, 929-9182. Girl Scouts as a Thank You. Gorham tree locations are: Sebago Brewing, The Blue Pig, and the Home Instead office on Main St. First Parish Church, 1 Church St, will hold its Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Silent auction, Café Luncheon, Greens, Crafts, Gifts, Raffles, Santa and more! FMI 9Round of Gorham recently moved to its new location at 109 Maine Street and celebrated with a 839-6751. ribbon cutting with members of the Gorham community on November 2. The Nelson Preserve Grand Opening, ribbon cutting and guided walk will be held in Gorham on Sunday, December 2, from 1-3 p.m. The Preserve was left to the Land Trust by the late Jane Nelson and now offers a peaceful recreation opportunity near downtown Gorham. The terrain is gentle and the land includes diverse habitat and scenery from wetlands to forest, with majestic old growth oak trees throughout. The guided walk will follow the new 1.5 mile loop trail. This program is free, but space is limited. Registration is required at https://www.prlt.org/event-sign-up-nelson- opening.

A Prelude to Christmas featuring Gorham High School Chamber Singers and Gorham Community Chorus will be held Sunday, December 2, at 3 p.m. at McCormack Performing Arts Center at Gorham High School.

The Bookworm is asking its customers to donate $2 to purchase a gift-wrapped new book with a small toy attached, which is then donated to the Town of Gorham to accompany Christmas baskets being prepared for needy families in the area. The Bookworm has donated more than 100 books a year for this effort in the past 15 years and looks forward to your support again this year. FMI, 839-2665.

SENIOR PROGRAMS Lakes Region Senior Center, located at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join them daily for coffee, tea, and socializing. The Cosmopolitan Club of Gorham, founded in 1896, is an organization dedicated to the idea Ongoing daily activities include Mahjong on Mondays – beginners welcome. FMI, Diane 892-9529; that Gorham women back then were - and always have been - interested in world affairs, Tuesday crafts and card games. FMI, Avis 892-0298; The Memoir Writing Group meets the last music, travel, science, the arts and cultural activities of many sorts. The group, which just began Wednesday of the month. FMI, David 892-9604; Thursday Table games at 10 a.m. and Friday Art its 123rd year, originally met in one or another’s homes about ten times a year from October to Workshop at 9 a.m. FMI 892-0299. May, always on Wednesdays at “half after one o’clock.” There was a brief business meeting (yearly dues were fifty cents) followed by a report or presentation by one of the members on a subject of Continued on Page 15

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14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | November 15, 2018 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE AUTO FOR SALE. 2015 Honda Fit LR. Preowned, certified March '18. Like new with 29,700 miles. Gets 40 MPG. Price $14,950. Call 207-227-7658 or 227-7659. SERVICES PIANO LESSONS. Experienced, patient teacher. All ages welcome. Free trial lesson. Call Mini Graffiti Artist Peggy at 839-6141. Brookdale Drive caller reported someone wrote on his porch in pencil. He said it was probably someone in the 4th grade but did not know who had done it and did not want to CALENDAR press charges. He said he would look around and try to figure out who did it. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15 Woman on North Gorham Road was on her Officer responded to a disturbance on O’Brien • Baby Discovery Time (birth-18 mos) 9:30-9:50 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library phone and not wearing shoes. She told officer Drive and had to keep the peace. • Toddler Discovery Time (18-36 mos) 10-10:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library she was trying to get back to Standish Neck • Book Club, “The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery” Road after having left a family member’s home Officer went to Hurlin Smith Road in Buxton by Barbara Lipska, 10-11 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library on Hurricane Road. Her ride was not coming. to back up Buxton PD on a domestic violence • Sewing Club (age 7 & up) 2:30-4:30 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library Officer gave her a ride home. call. Buxton officer had the scene secure. Gorham officer stood by as he arrested a MONDAY NOVEMBER 19 Suspicious vehicle parked at trailhead near the female suspect and obtained a statement from • Toddler Discovery Time (18-36 mos) 10-10:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library Buck St. pit was woman walking her dog. the victim. Farrington Road woman reported someone had North St. caller reported a male came to the TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20 knocked on her door, then left on foot. He was house at about 8:30 p.m. to give them kid • Preschool Discovery Time (3-5 yrs) 9:30-10:15 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library located on Ossipee Trail trying to find a phone drinks called “jammies.” Male was told they • Baxter Digs Reading 3:30-4:30 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library to call his mother. He walked to a nearby gas were not interested and he left. station to wait for a ride. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 Officer checked on a man sleeping in a • Baxter Memorial Library closing at 4 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday Horse got loose on Fort Hill Road. Family cap- vehicle at the Park and Ride. He saw empty tured him and took him back to paddock. prescription bottles in the car. Driver woke up THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22 and said he was fine, just didn’t have enough • Thanksgiving Holiday Elm St. residents were arguing. Neither wanted gas to get home. He told officer he had just to leave and both expressed that they wanted gotten paid less than half an hour ago and FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23 to sleep. They were warned for disorderly would be fine in the a.m. conduct. • Baxter Library Closed

MONDAY NOVEMBER 26 Of Interest Continued from Page 13 • Toddler Discovery Time (18-36 mos) 10-10:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library Senior Meal Site will be held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. Cost is TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27 $4. Volunteers are needed to assist in meal prep and clean up. FMI call 839-4857. • Preschool Discovery Time (3-5 yrs) 9:30-10:15 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library Lecky Brown Center: Mondays 9:30 a.m. Knitting group, Wednesdays 10 a.m. the Originals (go THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29 to firstparishgorham.org/originals for the monthly speakers), Fridays 10 a.m. ARTrageous Seniors. Lecky Brown Center is located on the 3rd floor of First Parish Church. FMI 839-6751 or firstpar- • Baby Discovery Time (birth-18 mos) 9:30-9:50 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library [email protected] • Toddler Discovery Time (18-36 mos) 10-10:30 a.m. Baxter Memorial Library • Sewing Club (age 7 & up) 2:30-4:30 p.m. Baxter Memorial Library The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center 75 South St is free and available to Gorham residents in need of wheelchairs, shower seats, commodes, walkers, canes, crutches and more. FMI 839-3859, 839-2484, 329-4976, 632-2178, 839-3494, 839-3630. Hours are by appointment only with one of the volunteers. If you don’t reach a volunteer, leave a message and Advertise your home business or yard they will return your call. sale with a classified ad. Only $6 per ad! ON-GOING EVENTS Gorham Cancer Prayer and Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at the FMI: email [email protected] or call (207) 839-8390 Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Rd. from 6-7:30 p.m. This monthly Cash, check and credit card accepted. non-denominational event is a prayer and support group for anyone dealing with cancer including patients and caregivers.

The Gorham Food Pantry, located at 299-B Main St (parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church) Did you know that sellers who sell by owner net an is open every Thursday morning from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in need. FMI, 222-4351 or visit www.gorhamfood- average 6% less than those with brokers? pantry.org. Real Estate tip by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

CLOSE TO HOME A local support group for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis will meet at Roots Café in Westbrook the first Saturday of each month 10 a.m. The Ostomy support group will meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m at Roots Café. Groups are free and open to the public. The group will meet in the conference room which can be accessed by a sepa- Investors Take Notice! rate entrance from the café in the book area. FMI [email protected] Are you thinking of investing in real estate?

Call us today www.helpingpawsme.org to discuss. 96 Queen Street, 267 Huston Rd, REALTOR® Kelley’s PUP OF THE MONTH Gorham $150,000 Gorham $134,900 5% of all my real estate commissions generated from this ad will be donated Call the Willis Team to Helping Paws Maine. Kelley Skillin-Smith, Assoc. Broker 839-3390 380 Main Street, Gorham, ME • 207-632-0813 Willis [email protected] PUDDING [email protected] • #KelSells207 Real www.willisrealestate.com Must Mention This Ad For Donation Go to www.helpingpawsme.org to see all available dogs for adoption Estate

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