NONPROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID GORHAM, ME PERMIT NO. 10
Volume 27 Number 4 | February 18, 2021 A Free, Not-for-Profit Newspaper Serving Gorham Since 1995 Thank You! Black History Month Speaker Series Gorham Times Staff Grace Flynn series was designed to center Black The Gorham GHS Student Intern professionals. By elevating their story, Times staff we communicate that [we] value their extends our grati- There has been a Civil Rights Team stories. This feels particularly essential tude to Karen (CRT) at Gorham High School (GHS) in Gorham where our Black students DiDonato who for several years. This year, however, and staff are in the extreme minority. I stepped into the its efforts have taken on a new form in hope that students will develop a con- role of Editor at a light of Covid-19 restrictions. In addi- nection with a Black professional in moment’s notice. tion, the CRT has increased its energy our community and be more likely to DiDonato has and focus towards establishing a cul- Deborah Ibonwa Ebenezer Akakpo seek them out as mentors, internship been part of the ture of anti-racism at the high school. Lawyer/Policy Jeweler hosts, and interview subjects.” Gorham Times As a part of this work, the CRT chose Advocate CRT does not intend to limit its Courtesy of Kattia Lomando family for many to celebrate and honor Black History work targeting racism to Black History Karen DiDonato years, volun- Month this February through a series sis on work(activism)-life balance was Month. Members and adult organizers was Interim Editor teering in roles of events highlighting Black history, really appreciated. I struggle with sepa- alike are looking to continue com- such as Editor, voices, and activism. The CRT part- rating activism from my everyday life bating racism within our community Public Service nered with the GHS section of Jobs for and because of that I get burned out into the future. CRT member Klarha Announcement Coordinator and Maine Graduates (JMG) to host a series and stressed easily, so for me to do that Cajuste stated that she had joined the Social Media Coordinator. of career talks featuring local Black sort of work long term I really need to group because “since I was a little girl The role of Editor is crucial as professionals in a variety of fields each improve.” I had wanted to change the world. I it is the glue that keeps our many Friday in February. The CRT will be hosting at least two was born black in an all-white state moving parts together. DiDonato was CRT member and GHS sophomore more career talks during Black History which changed my perspective.” instrumental in hiring and training Klarha Cajuste believes that this speak- Month with activist James Ford and JMG coordinator Eliza Kenigsburg our new permanent Editor, Christie er series is important because it “allows Deering High School counselor Farausi noted that in her work inviting speak- Paul. DiDonato’s dedication, thor- us to educate students on different Cherry. ers to GHS “it’s clear that my actions ough approach to editing as well as careers while highlighting [people of JMG coordinator Eliza Kenigsburg around race and racism need to be training, always with a smile and good color] in our state.” has been regularly coordinating career factored into all my decisions as an humor, are a testament to her sterling CRT members Cajuste and junior talks at GHS since 2019 to provide educator. In my small way, I have the character. Breshia Flett coordinated career talks high school students with opportu- opportunity to rid our educational We are forever grateful for her with jeweler Ebenezer Akakpo and law- nities to learn about various poten- institutions of racism.” willingness to jump back into the yer/policy advocate Deborah Ibonwa tial post-secondary careers or fields These events ask us during this Gorham Times. It is this commitment respectively. The CRT and JMG hosted of study. Kenigsburg assisted CRT month, and every month, to con- of DiDonato, like that of all Gorham both speakers via Zoom on Friday, members in coordinating the February sider our personal role in cultivating Times volunteers, that maintains our February 12th. career talks. She spoke on the Black an environment in which marginal- ability to bring the news to Gorham. Attendee senior Katy Morin reflected History Month Speaker series and its ized voices are not just included but on Ibonwa’s talk stating, “Her empha- role within JMG’s work: “The speaker amplified. Shaw Bros. Robotics Team Makes International Competition Removes Barn on Main Street
Photo credit Beth Orlando Students from Gorham Middle School’s alternative education program advanced into the Wonder League Robotics International Competition. Pictured left (Cohort A left to right): Heather Whitaker, Nevaeh Boucher, Gage Beaulieu, Dillon Harrington, Matt DesRoches, Abigail Bubier, Dylan Dupra, Leo Kiyanitsa, Matt Clark, Ethan Garnett, and Terri Dawson. Pictured right (Cohort B left to right): Heather Whitaker, Jordan St. Peter, Kory Rolbiecki, Luke Moore, Liam Mack, Landon Philpot, Matt Clark, Rena Rockwell, and Terri Dawson.
Mikaela Pellerin al competition. All nine teams from plete five missions, which consisted Photo credit Lori Aresenault GHS Student Intern within the alternative education pro- of robotics and coding challenges. In gram made it to the final round, along January, students virtually submitted Shaw Brothers Family Foundation removing the This year, students from Gorham with 31 other middle school teams evidence of completion to judges, barn on Main Street near the Route 237 inter- Middle School (GMS)’s alternative from around the world. who determined who would qualify section. It will be rebuilt nearby at their 258- education program advanced into the To qualify for the international for the final competition. acre Cherry Hill Farm, where walking trails and Wonder League Robotics internation- round, students had to first com- Sebago Brewing headquarters are located. Continued on Page 11
GMS AND GHS insidetheTimes SHOW US YOUR 2ND QUARTER HONOR ROLLS 2 Augusta 4 Living 5 Municipal 6 School WINTER WONDERLAND SEE PAGE 7 11 Sports 12 Community 15 Blotter 15 Calendar SEE ARTICLE 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, 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 —— Maine’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run community newspaper distributed every other Stacy Brenner 70 and older are eligible to receive their rate, up-to-date info on the vaccine Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites vaccine. The next step in this phase will plan and distribution, you can always throughout Gorham. —— It’s hard to believe that it was nearly a be expanding eligibility to folks between check the Maine CDC’s website at News [email protected] year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic the ages of 65 and 69. www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines, Sports [email protected] flipped our lives upside down. For many, or call their vaccine consult line at Features [email protected] this past year was the most challenging 1-866-962-6062. Please note that this Of Interest [email protected] of their entire lives. People were forced Appointments can now phone number is not for appoint- Calendar item [email protected] be made online at Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ to leave jobs, stayed apart from their ments. Between the federal vaccine gmail.com or 839-8390 families and friends, and missed out on www.walmart.com/cp/1228302 supply, distribution plan, potential School News [email protected] holidays and other beloved traditions. new vaccines and other factors, things —— Folks who have worked their entire lives Or call the CDC consult line change fast. Although this process can Subscriptions had to learn to navigate a complicated be frustrating at times, I’m confident $20/year in Gorham; $25/year elsewhere at 1-866-962-6062. $15/year for college subscription unemployment system, and small busi- that the Maine officials coordinating Snowbird subscriptions available nesses have struggled just to stay afloat. Or visit this effort are doing their very best, upon request Despite the fact that we have seen some www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines and I’m grateful for their work. Subscriptions and renewals are available of the deadliest days from the virus in I also want to thank the men and online on our website. Maine and the country during the win- women at Scarborough Downs, who —— Editor: Christie Paul ter, our infection numbers have begun We have also seen the number of vac- along with MaineHealth, have stepped Assistant Editor: Maeve Terry to drop and there is hope on the hori- cines available in Maine slowly increase. up to transform their facility into a Business Manager: Stacy Sallinen zon. We currently have two approved It was recently announced that Walmart mass vaccination site. Doing this cer- Advertiser Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen vaccines for use against COVID-19, and and Sam’s Club locations will now receive tainly wasn’t required of them, and it Design/Production: Shirley Douglas another could be approved in the near more than 4,000 doses per week in addi- will make a huge impact in our effort Staff Writers: Diane Abramson, Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, John Ersek, Sheri Faber, future. As of now, more than 200,000 tion to Maine’s allotment. These will to vaccinate every Mainer. Edmund Ricker, Cathy Walter Mainers have received either one or come through a separate program with While you’re waiting to get vac- Features: Chris Crawford both of the doses. I know that many the Biden administration, and appoint- cinated, please continue to stay safe Photographers: Amanda Landry, Roger in our community are eager to receive ments can now be made online at www. and use best practices. Wearing a Marchand their shot, and I have received a lot of walmart.com/cp/1228302. Though ship- mask, staying socially distanced, and Public Service: Lori Arsenault Sports: Destiny Cook questions about when they might be ments to Maine have increased, please keeping proper hygiene can go a long School News: Andrea Morrell able to do so. Because of that, I’d like keep in mind that there is still a limited way. We will get through this, but for Social Media Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen to take this time to share some informa- supply at this time, and the availability now, we have to stay vigilant. Digital Content Manager: Bailey O’Brien tion about Maine’s vaccination plan and of appointments can vary from location If you have any questions, com- Webmaster: Judi Jones where we currently are. to location. I know it’s hard to keep ments or ideas, you can always reach Distribution Coordinator: Russ Frank Distribution: Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Scott Because Maine receives a limited waiting for your turn after all this time, me by email at Stacy.Brenner@leg- Burnheimer, Chris Crawford, Dan Fenton, supply of the vaccines each week, it has but please do your best to be patient islature.maine.gov or by phone at Russ Frank, Chris Kimball, Kris Miller, Chuck adopted a phased approach to giving out and understanding. As CDC director Dr. 287-1515. Miller, Luke Nadeau, Dick Peterson, John doses. According to the Maine CDC, the Nirav Shah says, everyone who wants the Richard, Nancy Thompson two immediate goals of the vaccination vaccine will be able to get it. Qualifying Interns: Sadie Fiore, Grace Flynn, Mary Stacy.Brenner@ Gawlick, Grace Johnson, Brady Mercier, plan are to one, save the lives of people individuals can find a list of health care legislature.maine.gov Aislyn McLean, Collin Page, Mikaela Pellerin, most at risk of having severe symptoms sites now offering vaccinations at www. 207-287-1515 Emma Smith of the virus, and two, protect those who maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination- Board of Directors: are on the front lines of our fight against sites. Michael Smith (President), Alan Bell, the pandemic. We are currently in Phase Maine’s vaccine rollout can change Tom Biegel, Katharine Corbett, Sheri Faber, 1b of this plan, where Maine residents on a daily basis. For the most accu- Eliza Kenigsberg, Sara Nelson, Mike Richman, George Sotiropoulos, Kate Thomas
General Counsel: Bruce Hepler letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor must be fewer than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed and include a phone number. The Gorham Times Founder: Maynard Charron reserves the right not to publish letters that include personal attacks or inflammatory language. Letters are solely the opinion of the writer and not that of —— the Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing. Advertising and Copy Deadlines Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior Dear Editor, er from the community to educate gram, proposes a fee on carbon at to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com Vet2Vet Maine reaches out to veter- and inform caregivers about issues the extraction point. We Americans and click on the advertising link for schedule. ans and their spouses. The nonprofit vets may be facing. would exceed our Paris protocol Editorial Policy matches trained veterans with other Vet2Vet Maine evaluates the short- goals within eight years and create The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent veterans with similar interests, often and long-term physical and emotional 2.1 million U.S. jobs, with low- and errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such forming lifelong friends. The vets needs of its members. We welcome middle-income Americans benefit- errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham swap war stories about the good old new members. ing the most. HR 763 mandates the Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. We reserve the right to refuse publication of unsolic- days to address isolation. Meaningful I am the Caregiver Support and I carbon proceeds to be returned to ited materials. All submissions are subject to editing. communication is formed with vet- live on Fort Hill in Gorham. FMI call each taxpayer as a monthly dividend Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do not nec- erans diagnosed with serious men- Kathy Lavigne at (207) 809-3401 or check, which creates a positive feed- essarily reflect those of the staff or publishers. tal health issues including PTSD and you can email me at kathylav1949@ back loop where we are all incentiv- Alzheimer’s/dementia. gmail.com. ized to invest in a cleaner future. Printing services by Masthead Maine Press, 295 Gannett Drive, South Portland, ME 04106 Vet2Vet Maine partners with Oxford I would like to applaud the state Street Shelter and does outreach to Dear Editor, of Maine and its Climate Action Plan. homeless veterans on the streets. As COVID-19 forced us all to stay However, Maine contributes less The caregivers meet quarterly by close to home, we enjoyed a brief dip than 1% of the country’s greenhouse Zoom in a caregivers’ support and in carbon emissions and air pollution gas emissions. So we need national Upcoming networking group. This group helps before people started near-normal action, and soon. The almost 200,000 manage bills, prepare meals, and man- levels of traveling again. Imagine if we volunteers from Citizens’ Climate age medical services. Often, they help could make those reductions long- Lobby are working tirelessly towards Deadlines with bathing or dressing, household term. There is an exciting national this goal. chores, transportation to appoint- carbon cash-back bill — the Energy Please join us in urging Senators February 24 ments, companionship, and employ- Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act King and Collins to support a nation- ment. Through networking, they share (HR 763) — and it has sweeping al carbon cash-back program by March 10 untold service to veterans. There is a bipartisan support, including from introducing the Energy Innovation directory of caregiver names that they Rep. Chellie Pingree. and Carbon Dividend Act in the U.S. March 24 can call between Zoom meetings. At A national carbon fee and div- Senate. each meeting there is a keynote speak- idend or “carbon cash-back” pro- Annie Antonacos
2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper The Valentine's Show Us Your Winter Wonderland
Cathy Walter with new eyes? Did you notice a Bandit Strikes Staff Writer snowy owl moving into your back- yard? Are there beautiful reflections Again! The pandemic isn’t letting up on your pond? The Gorham Times and global warming has resulted in invites you to share your winter record low January snowfalls and wonderland by submitting your record high temperatures here in favorite photos to gorhamtimes@ Gorham but there is no shortage of gmail.com. wonderful winter whimsy out there. The photos will be visible on What are you doing for fun this our website and Facebook Page winter? Have you taken up snow- and your photo might even be fea- boarding? Created a backyard sled- tured in future issues of the paper ding delight? What have you seen throughout the winter. Photo credit Cathy Walter
Gorham Sightings
Photo credit Roger Marchand
Do you know where in Gorham this photo was taken? Join our visual trivia discus- sion by entering your best guess on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gor- hamtimes or email us at gorhamtimes@ Photo credit Roger Marchand gmail.com. The photo in the January 21 issue is a walkway at the Mallison Falls Signs of love spread throughout Gorham to Hydroelectric project. celebrate Valentine's Day! How many hearts Photo credit Roger Marchand Lovely snowy trees on South Street. did you see?
Believe In The POWER OF LOCAL Maine runs on local businesses. Let’s show our support. Buy local. Visit GorhamSavings.Bank/BankLocal
LEIGH KELLIS, THE HOLY DONUT
Member FDIC
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 Since You Asked… FINANCIAL FOCUS Dear SYA, How to Respond When Risk Tolerance is Tested How do I tell my significant other that I wish he were a better Jessica Szafranski Market fluctuations are a normal personalized mix of large-company listener? He tends to interrupt/ part of investing, so here are some stocks, small-company stocks, inter- contradict rather than listening to When you begin investing, you additional suggestions that may help national stocks, bonds, government understand. He doesn’t have to will generally assess your comfort you focus on your long-term strategy: securities and other investments. agree with me; I just want to be with risk, as your investment choic- Look past the immediate event. Keep your emotions out of invest- heard and validated. What is the es will be guided at least partially While the market’s pandemic-driven ment decisions. The market will best way to say what I want and by your risk tolerance. But once fall was sudden, its recovery was also fluctuate constantly, but you should make a positive impact? you actually experience the ups and fairly quick. Eight months after its always try to keep your emotions in Out of Ideas downs of the market, this tolerance March 2020 meltdown, the market check. Excess exuberance when the could be tested. had regained all lost ground and market rises, or extreme despon- Dear Out Of Ideas, Risk tolerance may appear less reached a new record high. During dency when the market falls, can lead This is what humans do in bothersome in the abstract but the midst of what appears to be a real to poor decisions. Specifically, we relationships: We choose part- seem quite different in reality. You threat to your investment portfolio, it may buy when we feel good (when ners who complement us, then might initially think you would the markets are up) and sell when we we want them to be more like us. not be fazed by short-term market feel badly (when markets are down). And we are so clear! And they just downturns, no matter how severe. Risk tolerance may appear less Your heart and your emotions may don’t get it! It is the classic musi- However, when the financial mar- drive your financial goals — creat- bothersome in the abstract but cal, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, kets really decline (as happened ing a comfortable retirement, send- Now Change.” The pesky truth when the COVID-19 pandemic seem quite different in reality. ing your kids to college or leaving a is, the one who wants change struck last March), you might find legacy for your family — but when has to be the one to change. yourself being more concerned than you invest for these goals, you should Ouch. I wonder what it would you thought you would be. can be difficult to anticipate a more use your head. be like to be curious about his Before you change your invest- favorable environment. Yet, while past Your risk tolerance is a key part interruptions and contradictions? ment strategy, it is important to performance cannot guarantee future of your investment strategy. But by Not everybody is a validator, and understand the potential tradeoffs. results, every historical market decline taking the steps described above, you there may not BE a way to say By limiting your downside risk by has been followed by a recovery. can gain a broader understanding of what you want and make a posi- investing less aggressively, you may Understand that the Dow is not how risk fits into your overall picture tive impact. Accept the poor guy also limit your upside potential. your portfolio. When the Dow Jones and a better understanding of your- for who he is. Seek your valida- You might need to change your Industrial Average and the other self as an investor. tion elsewhere. strategy in other ways, such as sav- major market indexes such as the S&P ing more or working longer. That 500 fall precipitously (or shoot up), it Please send your questions to said, the tradeoff involved in reduc- makes headlines. But the Dow and the Jessica Szafranski is a [email protected] ing your downside risk may be S&P 500 only track the performance Gorham-based Financial worth taking, if it helps you cope of large U.S. companies — and while Advisor specializing in Patrice Lockhart, MD, has been a Gorham better with wild market swings. The their performance may be an indica- retirement planning, resident for over 20 years. She has raised 3 investing and saving for marvelously well-adjusted adult children, and best strategy may be one you can tion of the U.S. economy, they are not stick with through the inevitable education. This article is has a dog named Judy. going to track the results of your port- reprinted by permission of ups and downs of the markets. folio, which should ideally include a Edward Jones.
SOLD UNDER CONTRACT SOLD SOLD
48 Salmon Falls Rd $589,000 STANDISH $219,900 - Features BALDWIN $34,900 - 6 acre wooded Features over 4200sqft of living space kitchen open to dining area with front lot located in the heart of some of Maine’s comprised of 14 rooms and 8 fireplaces. living room, HW floors, sizeable 10x39 best fishing, hunting, hiking & snowmobil- Classic wide pine floors, the ornate trim three season sunroom overlooking ing. Perfect location to park your camper details, warming ovens & period details. the level 1.7-acre yard. Replacement for a weekend retreat, build a retirement 40x60 barn & Saco River frontage in windows, metal roof, paved driveway & home or year round residence. Moody Rd, Standish $125,000 Chris Burton Julie Chandler This wooded lot offers 26 acres close Hollis. worry-free public water. to Sebago Lake and Standish Village. The Sticky River crosses the back corner of SOLD this rectangular shaped lot. Many options for this parcel located in Standish’s Rural Zone.
UNDER CONTRACT
Mike Griffin Peter Mason
Parker Farm Rd, Buxton $84,000 Two acre building lot located near the Buxton/Gorham line. Level country set- GRAY $129,900 - Offers kitchen with ting for your new home, great location dining area open to a living room with a to commute in all directions. gas parlor stove, full bathroom with laun- dry hookup and two small bedrooms. Benjamin Taylor Vinyl siding and a metal roof make for easy maintenance. Realtors® Helping You Buy or Sell Happy Retirement to Jeff & Jane Mason! Real Estate! Congratulations on 50 years with Po-Go Realty!
pogorealty.com (207) 839-3300 39 Main Street, Gorham
4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper TOWN/MUNICIPAL Fire Safety Scam Alert Planning Board Courtesy of Cumberland County their financial institutions, procure Sheriff’s Office gift cards and relay the information Results 2/1/21 Reminder from the gift cards to the callers. Proposed amendments to the Land The Cumberland County Sheriff’s The calls are generally placed from Use and Development Code, Chapter 2, With the arrival of snow, Office and area Law Enforcement cellular numbers that have been com- Section 2-4 clustered residential devel- the Gorham Fire Department throughout Cumberland County are puter generated or otherwise are not opment standards were recommended wants to remind you of winter safety. experiencing a higher than usual call legitimate contact numbers for the to the Town Council for approval, with We encourage you to follow these volume regarding fraudulent scam Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Planning Board changes. maintenance and safety tips to pre- calls. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Jonathan Sturgis’s proposal to sub- vent incidents this season: The calls being placed are from indi- Office and other Law Enforcement DO divide one lot into two lots on William The number one cause of fires in viduals identifying themselves over the NOT conduct business in this manner Henry Drive was discussed. The Board residential occupancies is cooking, phone as various Law Enforcement and encourage individuals contacted voted to allow septic. No waivers were followed by smoking, and heating Officials from the Cumberland County to pay close attention and not provide granted. appliances. Sheriff’s Office. The scammers are any personal or financial information Legere Builders request for approval Oil and gas fired appliances using a tactic that the person con- to anyone over the phone. of a 9 lot subdivision off Wood Road was should be inspected and serviced tacted has “Missed Federal Grand Jury Further inquiries can be addressed discussed. No waivers were granted. by a certified technician at least Summon”. The scammer then instruct- to: Captain Craig Smith, smith@cum- Kirk Nadeau’s request for approval annually. Air intakes and exhaust ed the person to withdraw funds from berlandcounty.org of a four lot subdivision off Fort Hill vents need to be checked regularly Road was discussed. No waivers were and after every storm, as blocked granted. intakes and vents will contribute to Plowman Development Group. LLC’s Carbon Monoxide building up in Town Council Meeting 2/2/21 request for preliminary approval of a 10 the building. lot subdivision on Burnham Road was to measure whether or not tran- Wood-burning chimneys should Jacob Adams granted preliminary approval. sit is successful. Councilor Wilder be cleaned at least annually and Staff Writer Pre-application discussion of Gorham Cross also attended the GPCOG checked at least monthly to ensure Business Campus (zoned Industrial) Councilor Hartwell brought up monthly meeting and reported that there is no build-up of creosote was discussed. the issue of clearing snow from they discussed land use regulations that will lead to a chimney fire. Videos from Gorham GoCat and sidewalks in Town and would like that pertain to multi-unit housing Combustible material should not applicant’s drone site visit to a ground to bring it to the Council for dis- and how hard it is to build or site be within 36 inches of woodstoves mounted solar facility at 17 Nonesuch cussion in the future. He report- multi-unit housing in a lot of areas unless listed for reduced clearanc- Road were reviewed. ed that the Comprehensive Plan in Gorham. She also noted that the es. Ash should be stored in metal Amendment Committee met and Appointments Committee is begin- containers or deposited outdoors voted to send that plan to the ning to work on filing vacancies on far from buildings. Council. Town Boards and Committees and Arrests JANUARY All exits must be kept clear from Councilor Phillips reported that will have a full slate of nominees to Hurricane Road woman, 28, was ice and snow, even rarely used the Capital Improvements and present at the next Council meet- arrested for domestic violence assault. exits need to be clear as the fire Economic Development Committee ing. Baldwin man, 48, was arrested for may make the commonly used exit met and reviewed the capital proj- Councilor Shepard announced failure to give correct name, operat- impassable. ects that have been finished and that the Ordinance Committee ing after suspension, failure to give Besides sprinkler systems, the ones that are on track to finish up met on January 19th and dis- notice of an accident, violating condi- next best way of surviving a fire in soon. cussed three Items which will be tions of release, OUI (two priors) and the home is working smoke detec- Councilor Wilder Cross sat in on on the Agenda tonight. The next failure to notify owner of an accident. tors. Working Carbon Monoxide the Gorham Village Alliance month- Ordinance Committee meeting will Waterboro man, 25, was arrested detectors will be your best defense ly meeting and reported that there be on February 16th. for operating without a license, oper- against the colorless and odorless will be an Art exhibit and Sales ating after suspension, OUI (drugs or gas. fundraiser planned for this summer Continued on Page 6 combo) 1 prior. Lastly, Thank you to all who help with more information to come. She keep the fire hydrants clear of snow, also attended a GPCOG webinar on we greatly appreciate this help. imagining Transit for Tomorrow. By following these fire preven- The webinar discussed ways for tion tips, we can greatly reduce the not judging ridership as a gauge risk of an incident in your home.
CHECK OUT NFPA’S FIRE SAFETY TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT NFPA.ORG.
VILLAGE BUILDERS Chris Dubay, Gorham Store Manager Full Service General Contractor 109 Main Street, Unit B, Gorham Repairs • Renovations • Additions Subway is OPEN for delivery and take out. Orders can be placed online at www.subway.com, through the Subway App, by calling (207) 839-5422, or in line at the store. Orders can be picked up in the store or through the Aroma Joe’s Drive Thru window.
WIN A SUBWAY SANDWICH Daniel W. Grant, P.E. PLATTER COURTESY OF Owner THE GORHAM TIMES! Please visit the Gorham Times 21 New Portland Rd. Facebook page for details. Gorham, ME 04038 207.650.2832 Not on social media? No worries. PH 207-839-6072 [email protected] Enter to win by contacting the Gorham Times [email protected] RealEstateDoneNicely.com at 839-8390 or gorhamtimes@gmail for details before Friday, February 26.
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Town Council Meeting Continued from Page 5 SCHOOL Councilor Kuech revealed that she reminded people of the overnight Development Code to the Planning attended the MMA presentation on parking ban on Town roads. He Board for public hearing and recom- ways to control air quality in your reported that Department Heads mendation. North Yarmouth home and found it very interesting. have begun to work on their FY22 Town Council accepted Brenda Councilor Hager reported that the budgets and will present them to Caldwell’s resignation from the Academy First Finance Committee met on January him in March. He also thanked the Gorham Economic Development 25th and discussed the six month Gorham Fire Department for their Corporation. The council also report of the fiscal year. He men- continuous effort in vaccinating pub- expressed gratitude for her several Semester Honor tioned that the Town is in good lic safety members from Southern years of service. shape with expenditures and on tar- Maine and congratulated Ken Fickett The Appointments Committee was Rolls 2020-21 get with revenue. He also reported on his recent promotion to Gorham instructed to fill a vacancy on the the Town has received most of the Fire Chief. GEDC. Grade 5 – Highest Honors Daniel Smith expected funds from the CARES Act Town Council approved renew- Town Council instructed the and expects to receive the rest in al liquor licenses for the following Ordinance Committee to do a full Grade 6 – High Honors the near future. He did note that establishments: Azul Tequila, located review of the Firearms Ordinance and Elliana Miers the CARES Act funds that we have at 29 School Street; Grand Central propose any changes needed with Grade 7 – Highest Honors received was for Public Safety, includ- Wine Bar, located at 7 Railroad regards to the recreational Pump Jackson Bartick ing Fire, Rescue and Police only. Avenue; Lucky Thai, located at 593 Track area off of Weeks Road. Chairman Pratt thanked Public Main Street; Blue Pig, LLC, located The Finance Committee was Grade 7 – High Honors Works for their clean-up efforts dur- at 19 State Street; Sebago Brewing instructed to review municipal fees Gavin Thomas ing the recent storm. He also report- Company, located at 616 Main Street and provide recommendations to Grade 7 – Honors ed that he attended a virtual meeting (6 yeas, 1 recuse: Hartwell – conflict the Town Council for adoption as Samuel Grady on MS4 Storm Water Permit Training of interest). needed. that was very interesting and gave An Adult Use & Medical Marijuana The Town Council approved a him a little more background on what License was approved for Green Trap yearly waste water increase over the TRIVIA FUN - You Don’t needs to be done in Gorham. He also LLC, located at 84 Olde Canal Way, next three years, effective on April 1, attended the January GEDC meeting property owned by Hani LLC. The 2021, as follows: Say... where they discussed EV Charging conditions for the license require Portland Water District Rate Rubber bands last longer when Stations and locations within Town, that they pass all inspections and increase proposal refrigerated. and the Mask-Up video, which will be receive a Certificate of Occupancy Current Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 featured on GoCam and Facebook, prior to beginning operations. Base (1 HCF) $13.74 $14.39 $15.04 $15.69 Additional HCF $6.29 $6.64 $6.99 $7.34 A dime has 118 ridges around the reminding people of how businesses Town Council approved amend- edge. in Town are helping to keep us safe ments to the Land Use & Development Ordered that the Town Council from Covid. He also pointed out that Code to Street Classification & Design approve amendments to the Pettingill There are 293 ways to make change the Gorham Business Campus was Standards tables. & County Road Tax Increment for a dollar. featured in the latest issue of The Robert Burns, Public Works Financing Districts effective on Maine Biz and urged people to check Director, was appointed to the February 2, 2021. There are more chickens than peo- it out. ECOMAINE Board. ple in the world. Town Manager Paraschak also Town Council forwarded amend- The full amendments and meeting thanked Public Works for their hard ments to the setback require- details can be found at www.gorham- Women blink nearly twice as much work during the recent storm and ments section in the Land Use & me.org/node/49/minutes as men.
SUPPORT LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES
Feel The Difference Mike Smith, MSPT, ATC Jennifer Danley, DPT
Did You Know? We have adjusted our schedule and treatments to better serve and protect our patients during this time. If you have an orthopedic problem, you can come directly to PT. No referral needed. Your out of pocket expenses may be less with us than treatment at a hospital based clinic.
We are the only 100% locally owned and operated PT clinic in Gorham. 839-9090 | 347 Main Street, Gorham
6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Gorham High School Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2020-21 Grade 9 – High Honors Moortada Beshir Noah Vaughn Grade 10 – Honors Peter Wu Benjamin Shields Annika Mankin Lydia Gaudreau Hayden Desmond Cole Allen Chloe Blanchard Samantha Whidden Waeil Ahmed Clara Shvets Paige Marchand Mary Gawlick Robert Dowdle Lillian Andreasen Jackson Brassard Cole Whitehead Owen Ballard Grade 11 – High Honors Colby Tucker Owen McCaffrey Gregory Hannaford Jillian Dugas William Armstrong Macey Brenner Cameron Whittemore Lucien Beardsley Erin Abrams S arah Valeriani Colin McDonald Brayden Harjula Zen Duplisea Claire Boudreau Elijah Castro Gretchen Wilichoski Dixon Cole Bishop George Allison Morgan Walton Ella McDonald MacKenna Homa Samuel Estey Elsie Bradshaw Gage Cathcart Izak Young Basil Bob Drew Baber Alexandra Waterman Daniel McKeage Richard Jiang Alexandra Ferrigan Amber Bretton Khove Chubbuck Olivia Bryant Lauren Bachner Megan Wentworth Madison Michaud Riley E Johnson Nolan Gava Luke Burns Ayress Cook Grade 10 – High Honors Bode Coleman Curan Bassingthwaite Violet Wilson-Wood Andrea Mitchell Sophia Kaufman Brandon Gordon Addison Canty Cory Coyne Julia Altham Ian Connors Owen Begley Quentin Wise Dylan Morrell Angelina Khomenok Stacey Hakizimana Camryn Caruso Dakoda Coyne Hayden Anderson Patrick Cyr Allison Bishop Elijah Wyatt Jillian Morrill Katherine Kutzer Ryan Harjula Ethan Castonguay Dayton Crockett Hayden Battaglia Makenna Delaney Brylee Bishop Julia Ordway Joshua Labrie Devyn Harrington Andria Cloutier Dylan Cummings Christian Butler Devin Dobson-Jacques Erin Castonguay Grade 11 – Honors Jenna Parker Sadie LaPierre Hannah Heady Rita Cummings Thomas Curtis Lexi Caron Maeve Donnelly Morgan Chapman Colin Albert Hunter Pelletier Mason Laskey Reed Henderson Grace Desmond Jack Decrow Miranda Chasse Owen Dugas Ainsley Christianson Noah Badeau William Perry Kylea Laughlin Leah James Giselle Doucette Alexis Deschaine Junbei Chen Holly Dupra Sydney Connolly Brett Barney Madison Philbrick Shannon Lawrence Benjamin Johnson Ella Downing Sophia DiPhilippo Faith Connolly John Frank Sadie Cyr Ryan Bechtel Albert Plummer Maya Lee Evan Koenig Brooke Farquhar Hilary Douglas Ryan Cooper Ty Gammon Aiden Dever Sean Boylen Taylor Price Victoria Lewis Gabrielle LaBarge Taylor Farr Anna Dumais Jasper Crane Andrew Gaudreau Mary DeWitt Aaja Breton-Jalbert Abrahim Rabbani Griffin Loranger Sophie Lachance Abigail Fecteau Sheldon Dyer Rachel Cummings Brooke Gerry Katherine Dupuis Kiely Burns Phoebe Richards Kylie Mathieson Alexander Leary Sarah Franklin Mohamed Elshafie Annie Cunningham Julie Goldman Sadie Dyer Connor Callahan Alexandrea Rivera Olivia Michaud Joshua Lehmann Summer Gammon Nolan Feyler Angela Dellasala Marin Graham Hailey Edwards Alyvia Caruso Evan Russo Molly Murray Mikayla Leskowsky Elizabeth Gay Lydia Fluet Zoe Diffin Kayleigh Greenlaw Madeline Fadrigon Lucas Castles Thomas Sallinen Adele Nadeau Christopher Lewis Sophie Gunn Jayden Forgitano Quinn Dillon Corinna Hahn Olivia Falagario Nathan Chase Thaddeus Shain Grant Nadeau Nevin Libby Addison Harjula Aiden Fortier Jonah Doucette Austin Hanscom Andrew Farr Kayleigh Cloutier Kyle Skolfield Liam Nickerson Tess Libby Emerson Homa Kaylee Gonneville Madeline Downey Owen Harmon Benjamin Fecteau Hunter Connors Jackson Smith Ian Obrey Andrew MacFeat Nevaeh Joyce Natalie Haskell Kylie Foley Graham Henderson Jillian Feyler Nathan Corey Hannah Spickel Emily Paruk Joshua Martin Ashton Leclerc Brinn Irish Brooke Gordon Jude Huckaby Annie Frey Sakara Crawford Emma Stevens Alice Peterson Joshua McLaughlin Aidan Lee Jesse James Tedi Gould Aryahna Hulit Elizabeth Frey Jessica Crocker Evan Verrill Charles Pierce Bode Meader Meryk Lewellen Calvin Johnson Lotus Graves Lucy Hyde Nikolas Gagne Parker Curry Dylan VonderHaar Alexander Pierson Oliver Milliken Corey Lorfano Anthony Jordan Olivia Hopkins Josephine James Maya Garand Kaitlyn Cushing Nicole Walker Skylar Prince Kayleigh Mitchell Lillian Miner Noah Kennedy Braeden Johnson Quinn Lachance Charles Gay Michelle Darling Asa Wareham Caitlin Randall Nevaeh Moore Jacob Mora Owen Kennie Grace Johnson Madeleine LaPierre Emma Green Izabella Densmore Bradley Weed Molly Rathbun Kathryn Morin Kaitlyn Nichols Eleanor LaBarge Elizabeth Keil Aedan MacDougall Sydney Haskell Alden Dimick Jacob Weisman Cassidy Rioux Jaden Munroe Lillianna Noel Jack Luciano Alexis Landry Brady Marquis Caleb Hendrix Doucette Deseray Devin Robichaud Emmeline Nelson Erica Nygren Channitra Ly Samuel Larkin Hannah O’Reilly Kiara Hodge Quinn Doyle Grade 12 – High Honors Eva Rodrigue Bradley Parker Riley Ottoson Kyleah Mack Erin Lawrence Lucas Ouillette Kyle Landry Sarah Duff Corey Blake Erin Sands Skyla Perkins Collin Page James McColl Jacob Lehmann Zachary Paradis Alexandra Light Abigail Emerson Grace Bradshaw Delaney Seed Tatum Philbrook Paige Perreault Aislyn McLean Kevin Luo Kate Pelletier Elisabeth Loranger Zachary Emmons Logan Butler Ryan Topham Brooke Phillips Alicia Poschke Libbie Merrill Savannah Lyon Nicholas Phinney Bryce Lumbert Asa Farley Beck Carrier Alison Walker Emma Poitras Makayla Quintal Gabriel Michaud Trevin Macomber Qasim Rabbani Shantearra Ly Samuel Farr Haley Crosby Bailey Wentworth Zachariah Rivera Lily Rubin Amy Morin Sofia Mankin John Reidy Anya Mazaris-Atkinson Emily Feagans Kelly Curran Jordan Williams Morgan Roast Hadley Scaplen Caroline Morrell Kate Martin Keira Rosario Aidan Meredith Luke Goodwin Ava Dolley Marissa Wilson Megan Roberts Caden Smith Jackson Morrell Kaci Mollison Kate Sands Sophia Michaud Riley Grant Katherine Downey Anthony Romero Emma Smith Arianna Morse Mikaela Pellerin Andrew Scribner Ambrosia Moore Jasmyn Green Kirsten Drew Grade 12 – Honors Treyton Rosario Tristan Smith Samuel Parenteau Madyson Quimby Cody Sellick Isabella Morrell Kylie Green Andrew Duncan Luke Adams Kelly Sahabo Kyleigh Staples Jenna Pequinot Sarah Rathbun Aidan Shepard Emma Mullin Rachel Gross Emily Duncan Reighley Adams Gage Sjostedt Jonathan Stein Brayden Perrin Tyler Reynolds Brady Smith Alexandra Myles Bryce Gunn Olivia Duong Oluwasheyi Ajayi Garrett Smith Madison Stewart Dylan Phillips Abigail Rosingana Alaysha Sok Anya Nagle Madisson Hatch Julia Edwards Dawson Allen Andrea Thibeault Julia Wareham Bryce Pyle Emma Sands Mason Sommers Anna Nelson Timothy Holman Nathan Eichner Griffin Banks Madigan Thibodeau Makenna Wheeler Zoie Rand Eli Sjostedt Trent Stevens Hunter Pellerin Abigail Houp Jada Emery Tatyanna Biamby Madisun Tryon Anna Yahwak Brayson Reed Odessa Sylvester Alexandra Sutton Grace Perreault Finnegan Irish Aidan Enck Jordan Blakeslee Benjamin Tukey Ethan Sadowski Rylee Tenuta Eleanor Szostalo Ellie Perry Taylor Keene-Jordan Grace Flynn Elijah Bullard Cailyn Wheeler Grade 9 – Honors Blake Small Daniela Trias Reagan Tibbals Grace Pierce Killian Kolb Paige Fogg Veronica Corbeau-Hasenflu Nicholas Williams Brady Arsenault Cleveland Small Kieran Wilkins Megan Wentworth Anna Provost Stephanie Labrie Gracie Forgues River Cummings Amelia Yahwak Gabriel Badeau John Small Hailee Willey Elizabeth Willette Quentin Riiska Morgen Look Campbell Fowler Samantha Cummings Dylan Bauer Cole Smith Delaney Wright Hermayla Wilson Vanessa Russell Ian Luciano Sydney Fox Sierra Cummings Emily Bennett Logan Vail Lillian Zidle Wyatt Woodsum Brandon Sadowski Grant Mahaney Sophie Gagne Aidyn Curlee Gorham Middle School Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2020-21 Grade 6 – High Honors Jackson Durgin Hailey Racine Peyton Wilkins Andrew Collins Maya Moores Lucia Dubail Katelyn Cyr Caira Nobert Daniah Al Asadi Hunter Finck Jasmine Radjabova Sarah Wilson Aubriana Cossitt Stella Moores Emily Fadrigon Cecelia Dellosso Payson Plummer Luna Button Jack Foisy Rowen Reed Tatum Wing Ruby Couture Eleanor Morgan Mason Finck Riley Dever Claire Rancourt Sheila Casco Eli Gow Logan Rench Grace Cunningham Liam O’Hora Aryana Flett Patrick Downey Abigail Rogers Lily Keene Eddie Grimard Stephen Richards Grade 7 – High Honors Abigail Dalphonse Jacqueline Parenteau Hadley Foster Andre Dube Evelyn Rush Logan Mills Kailey Hanscom Madison Rogers Abigail Buckelew Isabella Davis Terra Rioux Cameron Gasbarrone Holden Edenbach Victoria Sands Owen Todd Everett Hurder Lauren Roy Grayson Cole Ava DeVinney Shawn Rumery Meghan Gendron Gavin Edwards Brooklyn Sandstrom Henri Wichmann Ryan Johnson Adriana Russo Aidan Dudley Aaron Dumais Addyson Simcock Bailey Hatch Joshua Faatz Mina Sayed Claire Kennedy Nicholas Sallinen Laurel Emerson Emily Fluet Elizabeth Springer William Johnson Piper Forgues Jacob Shvets Grade 6 – Honors Tyler Krouse Madison Sampietro Taylor Ernest Logan Foley Graham Staples Sophie Kaczmarek Griffin Gammon Aidan Smith Landan Anctil Daniel LaBarge Milo Saucier Amanda Nicholson Abigail Fortier Kimberly Stoddard Chafek Matta Layla Gillihan Alison Smith Rigel Arlet Brandon Levesque Wyatt Sawyer Tyler Olson Brooklyn Giroux Thomas Sylvia Ryan Morrill Kyle Green Denali Tetrault Fatima Beshir Audrey Livingston Jack Sellick Taylor Tenuta Lauren Greenier Tobias Wane Timothy Nagle Finn Henderson Payton Thibodeau Zachary Bourgoin Hannah Manchester Max Shvets Haley Vickery Elle Hanley Sasha Weston Julia Reed Drew Johnson Madison Tibbals Arwen Bravo Kylie Martorano Isabelle Smith Sawyer VonderHaar Henry Holland Atticus Whitten Sarah Rosingana Kuba Kaczmarek Lily Tukey Lillian Burgos Emily McLean Sawyer Smith Benjamin Keil Natalie Wilkins Natalie Smith Jack Karlonas Logan Wilson Josh Castonguay Jack Mesires Logan Spera Grade 7 – Honors Reece Leclerc William Willette Brooke Stevens Alivia Keniston Myles Clark Larissa Moore Alex Stueber Hope Barney Hanna Logan Vanessa Walker Kathryn LaPierre Owen Cummings Elsie Moreno Alexander Tukey Kaleigh Bauer Derek Luo Grade 8 – High Honors Lucas LeGage Jack Cyr Kevin Munyaneza Ayden Tuttle Lily Beardsley Jack MacDonald Whitney Ball Grade 8 – Honors Jack Mazaris-Atkinson Bennett Deveaux Anna Nichols Isaac Vail Gianna Berthiaume Lorisse Matta Laura Burt John Adams Kayla McLean Erica Donnelly Samuel Ottoson Lola Vance Miles Brenner Riley McCallister Abigail Chamberlin Raiyah Babinsky Samuel Merrow Maia Downing Molly Peters Charlotte Wallace Aiden Cahill Rylyn McInnis Ashley Connolly Brianna Beaulieu Natalie Miner Antoine Dube Keaton Pollard Cooper Whitehead Jocelyn Clark Gavin Monkiewicz Gwyneth Dubail Jakob Buckley Lindy Moreland School Notes Gorham’s incoming Kindergarten parent/guardian information meeting for the 2021-22 school year will be held virtually via Zoom this year on Tuesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. At this meeting, parents/guardians will meet school staff, learn about a day-in-the-life of a Kindergarten student, and receive information about the enrollment process. Enrollment materials will be available for parents/guardians to pick up at their student’s elementary school the week of February 22. Visit www.gorhamschools.org and click on the student’s school and pre-register using the Kindergarten registration link. If unsure of which elementary school the student will attend, please call any of the elementary schools (Great Falls, Narragansett, or Village,) directly to verify this information. The Maine Association of School Psychologists honored Elizabeth Howe of the Gorham School District with its Lifetime Achievement Award. As school psychologist, Howe identifies the specialized needs of students in all five district schools.
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 Aspire Gorham New Poster Initiative
Photo credit Jen Belanger
Aspire Gorham’s new poster initiative hopes to spark conversation and a connection between students and staff about career aspirations, said Eliza Kenigsberg (featured above).
Aislyn McLean ically collects student data and interests, GHS Student Intern then sets up career meetings, like the Zoom sessions. Most recently, Belanger High schools around the world aim and Kenigsberg have developed a new to prepare students for life beyond their poster initiative within Aspire Gorham. hometowns. What happens once the These posters, spread across Gorham football games and school dances come Schools, feature staff and members of to an end? One of Gorham High School’s the community. Along with their job (GHS) main missions is to ready gradu- title, a few prompts are included on the ates for the next chapter of their lives and poster with answers. The prompts ask to aid them in making big decisions. about the individual’s journey through Aspire Gorham is a community-wide job discovery. What jobs did they once initiative that works to introduce K-12 want? How were they exposed to them? students of Gorham Schools to differ- Kenigsberg hopes these posters will ent career paths and options. Choosing “spark conversation and connection a job or a college that is the right fit between students and staff about career can be daunting. Fortunately, students aspirations.” She also believes that the now have this program to aid in that visually appealing posters will attract process. The initiative collaborates with readers as well as help Aspire Gorham Eric S. Thistle, Esq. Gorham businesses and employers to become more familiar to the student and directly connect students with profes- staff body. sionals. Students can introduce them- Belanger and Kenigsberg outlined the selves, ask questions, and have quality process in a video on the Aspire Gorham Thoughtful conversations with these experts. YouTube channel. Belanger explained In December, eight virtual career ses- that they had created some exemplar Counsel. sions were held over Zoom. Students posters and found a solid way to do it. gained insight from guest speakers, First, they gathered information through which included psychologists, engineers, Google Forms. Then, they ran all the tradesmen, the game operations man- information through a template. “Our Aggressive ager for the Boston Celtics, and more. intention is to start at GHS (where this Aspire Gorham has also introduced a culture already exists), then extend these Advocacy. monthly newsletter, featuring their proj- posters into the rest of the Gorham ects and plans. Schools,” said Belanger. Jen Belanger is the communications This exciting initiative is just one of coordinator for Aspire Gorham, which Aspire Gorham’s many ideas. Plan on involves connecting administrations to seeing more of this program in the schools and beyond. She mainly works future. with elementary and middle school lev- For more information, visit the Aspire els. Eliza Kenigsberg, on the other hand, Gorham website: https://www.gorham- is the career coordinator at GHS. She typ- schools.org/apps/pages/aspire-gorham.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury COCO-W-WORKERORKER OWNEOWNEDD CO-WORKER OWNED GorhamGorham ScarborougScarboroughh BiddefordBiddeford Please call or email to schedule a Gorham Scarborough Biddeford PPortlandortland SanfordSanford LewistonLewiston meeting to discuss your case today. Portland Sanford Lewiston So.So.So. PPortland ortlandPortland WindhamWindham AugustaAugustaAugusta (207) 772-0303 [email protected] wwwwwwwww.moodyscollision.com.moodyscollision.com.moodyscollision.com “Like“Like“Like usus”” ononon
8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Aspire Gorham Hosts Virtual Career Talks
Courtesy of Eliza Kenigsberg
Gorham High School students recently attended a virtual zoom meeting to learn about careers related to the environment.
Collin Page choices to attend, and that variety is GHS Student Intern what makes the program so great. “I think it is such a great resource Aspire Gorham is a local partner- to offer to high school students, and ship between Gorham public schools, I’m glad to see this program gain- the Gorham High School (GHS) Civil ing momentum,” said Nate Moody, Rights Club, the GHS Interact Club, a retirement advisor for Lebel & Jobs For Maine’s Graduates (JMG), and Harriman, LLP. the Maine Educational Loan Marketing Aspire Gorham reaches almost every Corporation (MELMAC). Its mission student who knows their desired path, Dietary Aids, is to encourage students of all ages to while at the same time helping those think about and plan for their future. who are unsure to have a better under- evening CNA’s, “My hope is that it is a first step in standing of future paths. The meetings gaining a sense of direction and inter- are set up in an interactive way for and per diem est in a field,” said Eliza Kenigsberg, the students to ask questions and get the Career Coordinator for Aspire answers from the person who is being all shifts Gorham. interviewed. CNA’s Every Friday, Kenigsberg hosts vir- Kenigsberg always manages to keep tual talks with people of all differ- the meetings smooth and fun, and is Enjoy an opportunity to ent professions and gives students the a great encouragement to those who serve the Greatest chance to learn about different careers may be nervous to speak up. Generation and work and ask questions. Students are given As Aspire Gorham grows larger, they a list of upcoming Zoom meetings plan on making further connections for a Maine-owned each week that will be held on Fridays. in order to best benefit students and company that has an There is always a large variety of career their future choices. outstanding track record of promoting from within! Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake
1-1½ lb. chicken strips cut into pieces 1 bag baby carrots or carrot Call Deanna 1 can broccoli cheddar soup slices TODAY to 1 can creamy shiitake-cremini ¾ bag Monterey Jack blend mushroom soup cheese Learn More! 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 tsp Montreal chicken seasoning 839-5757 2 containers sliced mushrooms ¾ can chicken broth (you may want to add more, your call) 1 bag broccoli flowerets, chopped Seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients except Panko together in a large bowl. Spray a large (9x13”) glass baking dish with olive oil; spoon mixture evenly in dish (not too thick). Shake seasoned panko over the top and more shred- ded cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. YUM! A Comprehensive Living Center Questions about the recipes can be e-mailed to Barbara Schneider at [email protected]. 50 New Portland Road, Gorham 207-839-5757 • www.gorhamhouse.com
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 School Committee Report 2/10/21
Kathy Corbett training and opportunities. Staff Writer Mohammad Humza Khan, human resources consultant and graduate At the February 10 regular School of Gorham High School (GHS) and Committee (SC) meeting held on USM, presented a summary of the Zoom, Superintendent Heather Perry diversity hiring audit he conducted MEMBER SPOTLIGHT announced that Gorham Schools will for the district. He interviewed dis- receive $777,000 in federal funds trict staff with hiring responsibilities which will be used to address student and some people from the applicant Atlantic Dance Arts Studio learning regression caused by COVID, pool, as well as reviewing current as well as for continuing remote policies and procedures. Angelina Khomenok learning options in the fall if neces- He assessed strengths and identi- sary. She reported that the District fied “gaps in hiring opportunities to “Dance is pretty much my whole Leadership Team has submitted an attract diverse talent.” Among the life,” says Mariel Roy, owner of the initial proposed FY22 budget to the district’s strengths, he found a com- Atlantic Dance Arts Studio at 29 SC. The committee’s first all-day bud- mitment to inclusion, consistency School Street. Since she was four- get workshop will be February 27 on in hiring practices, and a positive teen, Roy dreamed of opening her Zoom. reputation. To increase diversity, he own studio so she could share her Kathy Hamblen, Director of Special recommended strategies for enlarg- passion for dance through teaching Service, and Assistant Director, Nicole ing the applicant pool; current- it. Roy has been part of the local com- Photo credit Angelina Khomenok Poole, presented an overview update ly 35% of applicants are Gorham munity from birth, so she decided of special education programs and residents. These include advertis- that Gorham would be the perfect Students at Atlantic Dance Arts vary resources at each of the five dis- ing beyond the Gorham Schools place in which to have her dance in age from three to thirty thanks to trict schools. The number of students website, providing flexibility in the studio. Roy believes that she would the variety of dance styles the studio receiving services by the department interviewing process, and improv- not be able to find such a supportive has. This difference in the students’ has increased from 396 in 2013-14 ing the district’s good retention community as Gorham anywhere in ages supports Roy’s claim: “Anybody to 406 in 2020-21. They described rate by celebrating diversity, men- the world. can dance, I think. It just takes per- the type of individualized programs toring, and providing pathways for Thanks to Roy’s experience sistence, and you have to be really created for each student. These have advancement. and education (she obtained her open-minded and willing to try new been adjusted in response to the Chairman Darryl Wright explained Bachelor’s degree in Dance from things.” COVID hybrid schedule. Hamblen that federal COVID Relief Funding Dean College and later taught at the Indeed, it seems students at the would like to offer students more (CRF) for free lunches this past year Center of Movement dance studio), studio are not only passionate about in-school time if adequate space and was greater than the money the Roy’s business has done well right dancing but also are eager to fol- transportation becomes available. district collected from the govern- from the start. Of course, there were low Roy’s advice. For example, last The staff is short two ed techs, a ment and parents under the regu- many new things to learn, such as year quite a few students learned shortage smaller than in many dis- lar program, but that was because bookkeeping and taxes; nevertheless, and then filmed their dance for the tricts, and they are working with The they could not sell a-la carte items, Roy and her staff have successfully Annual Recital, which was fully virtual University of Southern Maine (USM) which contributed to a deficit. The navigated the waters of running a because of the COVID-19 pandemic. and immigrant communities to reach CRF program will pay for FY21 small business, and are now in their The virtual contest alone shows how more potential applicants. lunches, but not FY22. Wright fourth year of operation. persistent and serious the Atlantic Proposed state legislation will praised Michael Sanborn for his Speaking of staff, Atlantic Dance Dance Arts students are. Even though increase the department’s future excellent work as Director of School Arts has four certified teachers who currently the studio’s main goal is to responsibilities if services for 3 to Nutrition. are always open to new ideas and make it through the pandemic, Mariel 5 year old children in the Child The SC voted (7-0) to adopt a willing to help their students as much Roy has already set her sights on add- Development Services (CDS) pro- new policy on the storage and han- as possible. Dance styles the studio ing a third dance room and hiring gram are moved to the public schools dling of hazardous chemicals in the offers are so diverse that anyone more instructors who would add to and if age-out is extended to 22 years Gorham schools and a policy on would be sure to find the style that the diversity of dance styles for her of age. Currently, Hamblen and her grievance procedures for persons matches his or her expectations and studio. staff are working to provide profes- with disabilities. Both are in line abilities. The offerings include tap The studio’s slogan, “Where friend- sional development opportunities to with state and federal requirements. dancing, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contem- ships are formed and talents are employees of early childcare educa- They voted to table adjustments porary, hip-hop, musical theatre, and nurtured”, is truly the best way to tion facilities. They also work with to the Ad-Hoc Anti-Racism Advisory acrobatics. Besides this impressive describe this local business. If you the state Vocational Rehabilitation Committee since it will be discussed list of dance styles, the studio also has have any questions about the Atlantic program and the local ASPIRE pro- at the February 24 workshop. They stretching and heels dance classes. It Dance Arts Studio or its class offer- gram on developing employment approved the FY21-22 school calendar. may be hard to believe all those styles ings, please feel free to reach out to are offered in a studio that has only the owner, Mariel Roy, at mariel@ two dance rooms. However, Roy was atlanticdancearts.com or 207-671- able to make it possible and became 5161. Also, the studio’s website con- quite successful thanks to lots of hard tains a lot of helpful information and You're in the Know. work and, of course, her endless love can be found at: https://www.atlantic- of dancing. dancearts.com.
Please Support Our Advertisers. Shop Local.
Multi Million Dollar Top Producer Masters Emerald Winner 2018 Masters Ruby Winner 2019 & 2020
Kelley Skillin-Smith, Broker WE’VE ADDED NEW ITEMS Meet ICE! TO OUR MENU. Check out our FACEBOOK page or call 319-4260 NEW VEGAN MENU & REOPENED back by popular demand TH FAMILY CASSEROLES for (You must mention this ad prior to closing for my donation to be submitted.) AUGUST 17 families on a budget. Meals delivered to each client by 6:00 p.m. *Please note: Order 24 hours ahead.
10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SPORTS Gorham SnoGoers Fundraiser Recreational Dog Mushers Event to be Held at Cherry Hill Trails
Destiny Cook Sports Editor
Saturday February 27, 2021 there will be a recreational dog mush- ers event called Dog WAG (Winter at Gorham) held at the Shaw Farm Gorham SnoGoers help maintain the trails behind Sebago Brewing Tasting Room on Main Cherry Hill Trails. This is a collabora- Street. Beginning Friday, February 19th at both Gorham Sebago Brewing locations, “Braap! tion between the Gorham Recreation Braap! Gorham SnoGoers Gold” a golden ale made especially for the Gorham SnoGoers will be Department and the DownEast Sled released. $1 per pint sold will be donated to the SnoGoers through the month of February. Dog Club. It will be a self-timed event with random prize drawings through- out (there will be no prizes or awards GMS Robotics Team Continued from Page 1 for placements). Heather Whitaker, GMS alterna- tion to help keep the process moving Katie Jordahl, a member of the Photo credit Katie Jordahl tive education teacher, is incorporat- forward. club and organizer of the event said, ing this STEAM (Science, Technology, Currently, students are working on “We are always looking for good, safe Jordhal and her youngest canine compan- Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) their final project to submit to the trails to run our dogs without a lot ion, Ripple, after Scooterjoring (kickbiking experience into her curriculum. She’s competition, which is due February 22, of traffic. Sometimes if you want a with a dog) using it as a project-based way to meet 2021. They are required to write code, good local event, you must create it the required standards. Terri Dawson, use attachments, create a 10-minute yourself, thus the reason for Gorham must be followed while on the prop- GMS’ technology integrator, is also col- filmed presentation, design their set, came to mind.” She went on to say, erty of Shaw Brothers Cherry Hill laborating with the teams. and keep a detailed, reflective journal. “The Shaw Farm Trails are great wide Farm and in attendance of the race: In this year’s competition, students For students’ final presentations they trails and, once snow covered, they • All persons must wear a face had to learn how to use functions and are encouraged to use multimedia, VR provide a lot of the wonderful quali- covering when social distancing is variables. These functions and variables and augmented reality, green screens, ties for a small recreational venue. not available. needed to be included in the code and anything else creative. The goal is to They also happen to be adjacent to a • Social distancing is defined as students were creating. To do so, high make their presentations connect with nice brewery with great food.” being 6 or more feet from the near- level thinking skills and perseverance the community and be visually appeal- According to Jordahl, dogsledding est person. were required. ing. This year’s theme has to do with is most commonly thought of as an • Face coverings will be required “We had ups and downs and argued, environmental stewardship. event only practiced by large ken- any time you leave the area around and we had different ideas, but it Students are competing against nels and teams (8 or more dogs on your vehicle set up. This is defined was good to collaborate,” said Gage teams from Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, a team). “I admire those that have as further than 6 feet in any direction Beaulieu, GMS student. “We finally Australia, the Philippines, and North that ability to support and train such beyond your vehicle. combined our little ideas for a big Korea, to name a few. The winning teams,” she said. However for her, • Face coverings will be required idea.” prize is $5,000. The first five finishers in having a family, smaller amateur or for all handlers, spectators, and offi- Even before COVID-19, the Wonder each age category also receive their own less practiced sportsman teams are cials in the start and finishing chutes. League Robotics competition was done robot worth $200. groups she targets with her races. • Mushers who are actively rac- virtually. With that being said, in person These students have now acquired “We are advertising it to the house- ing are not required to wear a mask, students at GMS still need to collabo- an intermediate level of knowledge on hold teams to encourage participa- however it is recommended for the rate. In order to safely do so, students coding, which gives them a head start tion in the sport.” She called them start and finishing chutes. are physically kept six feet apart while on their future aspirations. Students are the “weekenders” who are curious • If you are feeling sick, have working together and being creative. building the foundation to get ahead about the sport. come in contact with someone who While learning at home, students Zoom and prepared for high school technol- The local snowmobile group has been sick, or are unable to wear into class to get synchronous instruc- ogy classes or even careers in STEAM. Snogoers will be grooming the trails, a mask due to health issues, please however, should there be insufficient stay home! snow, the event will be moved to • Refusal to abide by the COVID- dryland format which is typically a 19 guidelines by mushers or their fall sport in preparation for snow rac- support crews, will be considered ing, though it can also be run in the unsportsmanlike conduct and may spring. Jordahl said the safety of the result in disqualification. participants and the dogs are first and • Please refer to the Maine State foremost. guidelines for further information The Dog WAG is on public prop- and instructions. https://www.maine. erty, and spectators are encouraged gov/covid19/restartingmaine/keep- JoinUs to come out; the public will be noti- mainehealthy by becoming a Friend of fied of the race day in advance and no other individuals or domestic animals the Gorham Times should be on the trails at the time Schedule for the day: of the event. All times are subject to change dependent upon the number 8:30 - Drivers Meeting TheGorham Times needs your support to continue of participants/class and the weather. It is online Registration only, which 9:00 - 2 Dog Skijor offering this quality, non-profit community service. will close February 25th at 11:59 Your tax-deductible donation will help defer the pm. For more information on the 9:30 - 1 Dog Skijor event and how to register, please many costs of publishing our community paper. visit https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/ 10:00 - 4 Dog Sled Gorham/DogWAGWinteratGorham 10:30 - Canicross Join our list of celebrated Gorham Times Friends MushersEvent. It is the primary goal of the Down 11:30 - 1 and 2 Dog Kicksled today by donating $50, $75 or $100 or any other East Sled Dog Club to host a safe event amount. Please send your contribution to: The for all participants, support crews, 12:00 - 2 Dog Fat Bike and spectators. With this in mind, Gorham Times, PO Box 401, Gorham, ME 04038 the organizers have several steps that 12:30 - 1 Dog Fat Bike or donate online at www.gorhamtimes.com, and everyone in attendance must take in order to maintain the safety of oth- 1:00 - Demonstrations click on the Friends of the Gorham Times button. ers. The following are guidelines that
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 COMMUNITY
GRADUATIONS OF INTEREST Nina Greenwood, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, cum laude, Wheaton College, Gorham Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of recreation opportunities for Norton, Massachusetts all ages, all seasons. Check their website at gorhamrec.com often to see what programs, Audrey Perreault GHS ’17, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, Roger Williams events and activities are being offered, and like them at Facebook.com/GorhamRec. FMI University, Bristol, Rhode Island 207-222-1630
PRESIDENT’S LIST The Gorham Lions are meeting at a new location, Moody’s Collision Center at 200 Karen G. Stemm, Husson University, Bangor, Maine Narragansett St. (Rte. 202). Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Melanie G. Wright, Husson University, Bangor, Maine at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is February 23 at 6:30 p.m. New members always wel- come. FMI 929-9182. DEAN’S LIST Joshua J. Ball, Husson University, Bangor, Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gorham Memorial Post 10879 will be holding a virtual meeting Kyren Bettencourt, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts on March 9. If you are interested in attending the meeting or in more information about the Jamie Carter, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona VFW, please contact the Post at [email protected]. Shawn Philip Crosby, Husson University, Bangor, Maine Brandon Desjardin, Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island Living Waters Church on Parker Farm Road in Buxton will hold a Haddock Supper on Abigail Flint, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Saturday, February 27 at 5 p.m. $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. All safety protocols will be in Bennett Gasowski, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts effect, and a take out option is also available. Katelyn Gendron, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts Nina Greenwood, Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts LIBRARY NEWS Saoirse Herlihy, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts The North Gorham Public Library, serving Gorham and Standish since 1897, is located Maeve Higgins, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut next to the fire barn at the corner of Standish Neck Road and North Gorham Road. The Diana Kolb, Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts library serves the surrounding community with a focus on fiction for adults and children, Kate Larkin, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts although most any book is available through inter-library loan. The library has WiFi service Jenny Leo, University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, Maine and computers for patron use. The library is open on Wednesday evenings and Saturday Caitlin McCutcheon, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts mornings. Home Delivery and contact less parking lot pickup is also available. Visit on the Lindsey Nygren, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts web at north-gorham.lib.me.us. Emily O’Donnell, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Olivia Owens, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent, Maine Come to Baxter Memorial Library on Thursday, February 18 for Gorham Feathered Friends, Jonathan Scribner, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts and stroll along the walkway and gazebo area. Bring your binoculars to find all 12 “birds” Erica Thibeault, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts and learn some fun facts. An identification/color page will be available inside the doors of Lisa Worster, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, New York BML and also to print off at home to use in your own yard. On Friday, February 19, join Emily Yager, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Ms Heidi for this groovy experiment. She will show you how to make a lava lamp with common household items. You will need: a smooth-sided plastic or glass container, veg- ACADEMIC DISTINCTION (3.5 AND ABOVE) etable oil, water, food coloring drops, and alka seltzer tablets.* *We’ve bought plenty of Maxwell Harvey, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington tablets, so stop by the library if you need one. On Wednesday, February 24, join Ms. Deb on Facebook for a virtual STEAM activity. Activities are geared toward K-5 learners and HONORS LIST (3.4 TO 3.59) require minimal supplies that you’ll likely have right on-hand at home. In this program, Gina O. Breggia-Reidy, Husson University, Bangor, Maine we’ll learn a bit about how sound works. We’ll recycle some aluminum cans and turn them Nolan Floyd Brown, Husson University, Bangor, Maine Quinn Riley Young, Husson University, Bangor, Maine Continued on Page 13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Invest In Your Home and Enjoy Energy Now Hiring Independence with Solar Power New England Laborers with CDL Screened Loam & Reclaim Delivered or Loaded 839-7955 Andrew Robitaille, Founder www.SolarPowerNewEngland.com | 207-409-2040 www.shawearthworks.com
BARBER SHOP
230 Main St. Gorham,ME Audiology Services and Hearing Aids Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 Shannon Phinney Dowdle, Audiologist Saturday 8:30-4
347 Main St., Suite 1A • Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone 839-4759 839-8400 • www.villagehearing.com
Liz Berks Massage Therapist
12 Elm Street Gorham, ME 04038
20 Years Of Practice 653-8148
12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Community Continued from Page 12 into simple yet effective phones that you can use around your house any time you want. Focus On Family Preschool Discovery Times with Ms. Heidi and Toddler Discovery Times with Ms. Dani are held each week on Facebook. Check the calendar for upcoming times, and learn about all Elizabeth Wilkins senses which help organize our brains the great offerings of the Library at baxterlibrary.org. — the vestibular sense (spatial aware- “Mom! Come wrestle!” comes a yell ness and balance) and the propriocep- USM NOTES from the living room. It’s the second, tive sense (body awareness and regu- The Office of Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE), in collaboration with the Office maybe third time today, and I take a lation of force). Children naturally of Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL), has extended a humble welcome for this deep breath. What might function as a crave experiences that bring in a lot of year’s Black History Month Celebration with a lot of amazing, celebratory, educational, room to sit and relax in some people’s sensory input; it gives their brains the social, and impactful programming planned taking place during this month. The majority homes, is the center of an incredible information it wants. In childhood, of events have taken place in a virtual format. Finish out the month with any or all of the amount of activity in our house. I our brains are working to figure out following events. On Thursday, February 18, watch USM performances of slam poetry would say it looks more like a gym — how to control this physical body that at 7 p.m, then at 8 p.m. engage in an amazing performance of Joan ‘Lyric’ Leslie, called mats on the floor, pull-up bar on the contains it and how to interact with the epitome of what it means to be “more black girl than magic.” She uses her stories, wall, and a pair of rings hanging from the outside world. And sensory infor- poems and comedy to empower youth and communities of color to share their truth. On the ceiling. I finish what I’m working mation (green trees against a blue sky, Friday, February 19, join the Watchman Series Viewing Party for Episodes 5 and 6 from on and though I want to say no, I the feel of sand between the toes, the 1 – 3:30 p.m., Black History Virtual Trivia Night on Tuesday, February 23, then “Hate decide to engage. wonderful sensation of spinning or Crimes in the Heartland” Documentary via zoom on February 25 at 7 p.m. with Dr. Leroy We have always wrestled, usually on swinging) is like brain food. Without Rowe, and Watchman Series Episodes 7-9 on February 26 from 1 – 4:30 p.m. Visit the weekend mornings or occasionally in it, the child may react in ways similar BHM '21 Programming Calendar to get access to all of the Zoom and event links. For any the evenings, but since the pandemic to when they haven’t eaten, and we all questions please contact the Office of Intercultural Student Engagement, usm.maine.edu/ has forced us all to be at home so know how scary that can be. bhm-events, or call 207-228-8200. much more, wrestling has increased. So next time your child is “mis- It has almost become like a chore, but behaving”, step back and consider if Great Gigs! Alumni Event - On Friday, February 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., join four USM the moment I hear those squeals of their sensory needs are being met, School of Music alumni, including Gospel pianist Warren McPherson ‘13, Choral conduc- pleasure and see the smile on his face, especially these foundational body tor Becca DeWan ‘06, ‘18G; Trombonist MSG Sam Woodhead ‘96; and Mezzo soprano I can’t help but enjoy it. His favorite senses. Deep pressure to the mus- Megan Marino ‘05 for a virtual evening of music, conversation and more. Hear musi- part is when I put my full body weight cles and joints that comes from wres- cal performances and learn how they’re making their mark in the music world at this on him, pressing him to the mat — the tling, shoveling dirt or snow, jumping exciting event. A donation of any amount to the USM Foundation Strategic Investment pancake maker we call it. and landing on the ground, pulling a Fund gains you entry to this virtual event. How much you’d like to give is entirely up to As a person who loves to be physi- heavy load in a wagon, or climbing a you. Additional accommodations (such as ASL interpretation or closed captioning) are cally active, it was not hard for me hill are all nourishing and calming to available upon request. Please email [email protected] by February 11 to secure to acknowledge and provide for this the nervous system. Rolling down a the accommodation. Make your reservation at https://usm.maine.edu/music/great-gigs- child of mine who rarely stops mov- hill, swinging on a swing or trapeze alumni-event ing. He was not going to be like bar, hanging upside down — these his brothers, who could spend solid are all things that kids naturally do The USM Art Department’s “Open Studios,” typically held in person on the last Friday of hours reading a book or playing with when movement is not restricted, and classes, is now online. The second “Virtual Open Studios” shares the Fall 2020 work of Lego. This one was going to need they need to have opportunities to USM’s resilient student in a variety of modalities, including 2-D Art, Drawing Art, Media more outlets for movement. Being a do them everyday whether in the liv- and Strategies, Ceramics, Visual Books, Paintings, Photography, Digital Art and Design, pediatric occupational therapist has ing room, at the local playground, or and Advanced Problems in Art. Visit the studio at usm.maine.edu/art also given me a valuable perspective right outside your backdoor. You may on meeting this sensory need, know- find that your child is happier, more Detailed information regarding the COVID-19 response at USM is available on a dedi- ing how much happier we all will be content, can more easily regulate their cated section of the University website, Healthy Huskies, that is updated regularly. Find when these needs are being met. emotions and bring their attention answers to frequently asked questions — from new and returning students to faculty and From the very earliest years, chil- into better focus. This may leave you staff to community members — that cover all facets of the institution. Visit usm.maine. dren are developing and training their with a moment to dream about enjoy- edu/healthy-huskies. sensory systems. It drives their actions ing a cup of tea in a quiet living room. and behaviors at almost every wak- Going to college? Going back to college? Join USM Admissions for a 30-minute online ing moment. This includes not only Elizabeth Wilkins, owner of TimberNook of Information Session for an in-depth look at the University of Southern Maine (USM) aca- the senses we are all familiar with — Greater Portland Maine, has been a mom for 17 demic community. Through this online event, you’ll meet an admission counselor, and a vision, taste, smell, hearing and touch years, a teacher in Waldorf settings for 13 years and recently earned a degree in occupational current student, and have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. FMI admi- — but also the more foundational therapy. She and her family live in Gorham. [email protected]
Run an ad in the Gorham Times We Work with All Business Directory for as low as $25 per ad. Insurance Companies Contact 839-8390 or Joe Wyman has been doing auto body and collision work for over 50 years and at the same Gorham location for over 35 years. [email protected] for more info. I-Car Certified • ASE Certified • Major Collision • All vehicle types • Sandblasting Free Pick-up and Deliveries within a 15-mile Radius. Free loaner cars. ALL WORK WARRANTIED
201 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME • Ph: 839-6401 Fax: 839-2418 Email: [email protected] Mon–Fri 8-5, Sat 9-12, Sun Closed • www.wymansauto.com GREAT LOCATION LOT SOLD
22 Waltham Street TBD Waltham Street 645 Sabattus Road Westbrook Westbrook Sabattus $325,000 $95,000 $220,000
Call the Willis Team Willis 839-3390 Real [email protected] Estate www.willisrealestate.com
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Wilma Gould Johnson
Chris Crawford here, and when Covid ends, Wilma is looking forward to getting together Wilma Gould Johnson is a neigh- with her High School group of friends bor you may never meet. You proba- dubbed the Girls of ’62. She said, bly will not run into her at Hannaford “There were about 12 of us, some of or any other local store because she whom have known each other since has not lived in town for almost 60 grade school. We have different back- years. But if you are a regular reader grounds and different views, but we of the Gorham Times, you will recog- still stick together.” Wilma is a good nize her work. While Wilma no longer friend, kind and steadfast. She credits lives here, she is still actively involved Martha Harris with bringing the group in the Gorham community as she back together after their 40th reunion. works to preserve its history through “Although we lost dear Martha, we her Remember When articles which have stayed together ever since,” she she began writing in January of 2018. said. She receives many fan emails from In addition to writing for the readers of the paper. Gorham Times, Wilma is an avid bird History matters to Wilma. She is Photo credit Wilma Gould Johnson watcher and outstanding nature pho- passionate about saving it and does tographer. A number of her exquisite so by contributing amazingly detailed Wilma Gould Johnson, an avid nature photographer, captures a beautiful photos have graced the pages of the histories and photos of life in Gorham cardinal in the snow. Gorham Times. Wilma credits Martha from the early to mid 20th century. Harris, a founding member and orig- She believes that a shared history on to me.” In time, she plans to share cousins. A member of the class of GHS inal photographer for the Gorham helps to build strong bonds and com- this wealth of history with the Gorham 1962, Wilma married her high school Times, for helping her to become munity pride. It is also how Wilma Historical Society. sweetheart, Samuel Johnson, in 1964. a photographer. Her other hobbies honors her mother and grandfather A friend once described her by They moved to Connecticut where include gardening, enjoying nature, who also shared a love of history. saying, “You can take Wilma out of Sam was an Industrial Arts teacher but walking on the beach and spending Their meticulously labeled journals, Gorham, but you can’t take Gorham they happily returned to live in Eliot, many happy summers at a family camp photos and news-clippings form the out of Wilma.” Wilma considers that Maine in 1970 and have lived there on Bonny Eagle Pond. bedrock of Wilma’s articles, along to be high praise and also very true. ever since. Interestingly, Wilma shared Wilma and Sam have two daughters with helpful posts from members Born and raised here, Wilma is the that there is a strong family history and four grandchildren. Their oldest of You Know You’re From Gorham daughter of Frank and Jeanette Gould of long, happy marriages and also of daughter lives in Fort Fairfield, Maine When Facebook Page. Wilma said, “I and the oldest grandchild of George marrying childhood or high school and they have one son. The youngest am grateful to my grandfather and my and Velma Mitsmenn. She grew up in sweethearts. daughter lives in Windham and they mother for all of the history and infor- a house on Church Street, surrounded Wilma does return to Gorham, occa- have three daughters. mation that they collected over the by her extended family of grandpar- sionally. Her younger brother, Bob Wilma can be reached at iamwilma@ years, most of which has been passed ents, aunts and uncles, and Mitsmenn Gould and wife Barbara, still reside comcast.net.
14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Armed Carjacking, Stabbing CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Baxter Memorial Library, Gorham Feathered Friends on Facebook, 10 a.m. USM Black History Month event via Zoom: Slam Poetry & Performer Joan “Lyric” Leslie, and Pursuit ends in Gorham 7:30 p.m. FMI 207-228-8200 Sheri Faber cle which was stopped when a Maine Staff Writer State Trooper positioned his cruiser FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 using a pit maneuver to permanently Baxter Memorial Library, Lava Lamp with Ms. Heidi on Facebook, 10 a.m. On February 13, Cumberland disable the vehicle. The offender then USM Black History Month event via Zoom: Watchmen Series Viewing Party continues, County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) locat- fled on foot, pursued by CCSO and 1 – 3:30 p.m. FMI 207-228-8200 ed a 2005 Buick LeSabre that had their canine team. Suspect was bitten been stolen in Limington by a man by the canine and sustained a minor TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 armed with a knife who had stabbed injury before being arrested and taken Baxter Memorial Library, Preschool Discovery Time with Ms. Heidi on Facebook, 9:30 a.m. the Buick’s driver and fled in the to jail. Gorham Lions regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Moody’s Collision Center stolen vehicle. The victim suffered Mason Day, 31, of Brownfield was USM Black History Month event via Zoom. BHM Trivia. 7-8 p.m. FMI 207-228-8200 a minor injury. Officers pursued arrested on multiple warrants unre- the stolen vehicle through Standish, lated to this incident. He was charged WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Baldwin, back through Standish and with armed robbery, eluding, reckless Baxter Memorial Library, STEAM, Tin Can Telephones with Ms. Deb on Facebook, 10 a.m. into Gorham where the chase ended. conduct with a dangerous weapon, Officers from the CCSO, York passing a police roadblock, assault THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 County, Gorham and the Maine State on an officer, refusal to submit to Baxter Memorial Library, Toddler Discovery Time with Ms. Dani on Facebook, 9:30 a.m. Police were involved in the pursuit. arrest/detention and violating condi- USM Black History Month event via Zoom, Hate Crimes in the Heartland. 7 p.m. FMI 207- Law enforcement deployed spike tions of release. He is being held at 228-8200 mats three times, disabling the vehi- Cumberland County Jail without bail. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 USM School of Music Alumni event, “Great Gigs” 5-6:30 p.m. usm.maine.edu/music USM Black History Month event via Zoom, Watchman Series Viewing Party Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department (Episodes 7-9), 1 – 4:30 p.m. FMI 207-228-8200
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE. Handcrafted items, jewelry, crystal earrings, necklaces, bracelet sets. New spring floral wreaths, assorted antique items, Portland pen/ink prints, observatory and Suspicious Stargazer union station classics. MJ's Arts & Crafts, 839-2179 Suspicious person in a vehicle in a parking lot off a walking trail was looking at the stars.
Caller reported someone walking on New School had a dead animal inside. Bag was Portland Road who seemed intoxicated. checked. It contained trash. School Dept. Officer was unable to locate anyone walking was notified to remove the bag. on New Portland Road. — ATTENTION READERS — Dana Street resident had a friend drop off Officer served protection from abuse order a chair, and they carried it into the house. on a Lombard St. resident and seized fire- A neighbor called the police. There was no Don't miss an issue! arms. incident except a new chair. Subscribe to the Gorham Times Caller had questions in regard to crime Caller reported a criminal trespass com- statistics in relationship to Covid 19. Caller plaint on Preble St. It was an argument and have it mailed was told some crimes are less frequent, among neighbors about a shared shower. directly to your home. some are more common. The instigator left before the police arrived.
School Street caller stated that a vehicle Caller was looking for a place to park his had been parked in front of his home for camper to live in it for the winter. Officer gave days. He said it had been abandoned and him some suggestions on where to look. he wanted it towed. Vehicle was legally parked and the owner parked it there every Laurence Drive caller complained about lit- day for work. Vehicle had never been left tering. Man admitted to dumping clippings Call 839-8390 there overnight. just prior to the officer’s arrival. He returned and picked up items. He was warned for or visit www.gorhamtimes.com Man on Main Street was walking home to littering. Sebago Lake Road. He had recently had for subscription rates. shoulder surgery and was resting on the Dow Road caller reported he felt disrespect- side of the road. He was in an arm sling ed by staff manager. He was told to file a and clearly in pain. Officer offered to call complaint. No police action was needed. rescue but the man just wanted a ride home. Officer drove him home. Shaw’s Mill Road caller reported Social Security fraud. The caller had threatened to Woman called and wanted to know why arrest her. She was told to screen her calls someone from the Police Dept. had called and if it was important, the caller would looking for her. Officer did not find any leave a message. information about a call. Woman was very agitated that the officer didn’t know about Main St. caller reported being threatened by the call but would not say what the call text messages. She was told to block send- might have been regarding. She said the er and not to have any contact with him officer could find out the information since until they could handle their affairs civilly. they had called her. She said she would call back in a few days to see if anyone knew Caller wanted to report a backpack in the anything about it. road on Main St. in front of the Police Department. It was a black trash bag that Many vehicles were reported off the road had probably fallen from a vehicle. following a snowstorm on December 5th. Several cows got loose on North Gorham Weeks Road caller was concerned that Road. Owners were able to find and secure a trash bag in front of Gorham Middle them.
Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 18, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 15 16 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 18, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper