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Volume 27 Number 14 | July 22, 2021 A Free, Not-for-Profit Newspaper Serving Gorham Since 1995 New Art Gorham Business Exchange Making Gallery Changes to Support Local Businesses Kathy Corbett, Staff Writer Opens Unable to hold its community events during the pandemic and responding to the financial toll COVID-19 took on Gorham busi- nesses, the Board of the Gorham Business Exchange (GBE) voted to eliminate both membership dues and the paid executive director posi- tion. The nonprofit organization will continue to advocate for local busi- nesses and is planning to resume Photo courtesy of GBE public activities later this summer. “We are still here,” said Ethan The Gorham community filled the USM gymnasium for the GBE Marketplace in March, Photo credit Ramona Allen Johnson, GBE board president and 2019. The Gorham Business Exchange is planning to hold the event again in 2022. “Sunrise behind Coastal Pines”is acrylic on account executive for Chalmers blasts,” she said, “and since we Gesso board and is on view at the gallery. Insurance Group. “But the pan- changed the dues policy I have had demic leveled us. We did not feel “We are still here, but the calls from ten potential members.” right asking for dues from our hard- pandemic leveled us. We did Since the GBE was founded in hit businesses, and state guidelines 1994, others in Gorham such as forced us to cancel Marketplace in not feel right asking for dues Kevin Jensen, Gorham director of 2020 and again this year.” economic development, and the Nearly 30 years old, the GBE cur- from our hard-hit businesses, Gorham Village Alliance have joined rently has just over 100 members in the effort to promote local com- who have been paying annual dues and state guidelines forced us mercial interests. “We see our role of $95 which primarily funded the to cancel Marketplace in 2020 as advocating for all business own- executive director’s salary. With the ers. The GBE lobbied the state leg- reorganization, Suzanne Phillips, and again this year.” islature not to tax federal COVID who held that position, joined the relief for businesses,” Johnson said. volunteer board. “We are keeping Ethan Johnson, GBE Board President the phone number and the e-mail Continued on Page 3 The GHS Senior Internship Gorham Photo credit Ramona Allen “Geraniums in June” is mixed media photography and acrylic painting printed PD Officers on watercolor paper. It is also one of the Experience is a Success pieces in the Paraiso show in Milan, Italy. Eliza Kenigsberg, GHS Career Coordinator, Aspire Gorham Graduate Seniors at Gorham High School underwent a rigorous feedback process (GHS) wrapped up their two-week with her internship hosts. internship on June 4. Over the course As an intern with a beekeeper, Katy of their 36-hour experience, seniors Morin witnessed a queen bee hatch worked closely with community busi- in her hands during a tour of hives nesses and organizations to gain valu- throughout the state, which included a able on-the-job perspective and skills stop at the governor’s mansion. in a career they may pursue after high Richard Jiang learned the ins and school or college. outs of hotel management at Stone This year, seniors interned with a Ridge Lodge where he was immersed wide range of businesses, including: in tasks ranging from reception to land- Skolfield Sports Performance, 320 Ink, scaping to online billing. IDEXX, Flowfold, Atlantic Dance Arts, At I.D. Web Digital, Mason Laskey Village Physical Therapy, and many refined his website design skills. He more. Seniors explored career interests learned how to create review pages,

ranging from interior design to civil built marketing process checklists, cre- Photo courtesy of Gorham Police Department engineering to speech pathology to law ate website user reports, and trou- enforcement. bleshoot technical issues. By day five, Congratulations to Officers Eric Sanborn and At CWS Architects, Sydney Fox was Laskey said he “really started to get the Bryce Randall for graduating from the Maine tasked with designing a beach house. hang of being able to navigate websites Criminal Justice Academy's 39th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP). The Photo credit Amanda Grant She was invited to draw a floor plan, and know what he is doing when it select design concepts, themes for each comes to making little changes and BLETP is the state's 18 week training pro- Artist, Ramona Allen, is the owner of the room, and was given the opportu- edits.” gram for all Municipal, County and State Law new Art Gallery opening in Gorham. nity to choose interior materials like Enforcement Officers. (Photo L to R: Deputy Chief Nault, Officer Erickson, Officer Randall, flooring, paint, and lighting. Fox then Continued on Page 12 See Business Profile on Page 3 Officer E. Sanborn, Lieutenant Thompson) FOURTH QUARTER insidetheTimes FARR ENJOYED RECORD HONOR ROLLS 2 Augusta 4 Living 5 Town/Municipal 6 School BREAKING SPRING SEASON PAGE 6 9 Sports 13 Community 15 Blotter 15 Calendar PAGE 9 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 Gorham, Maine 04038 the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com —— Progress, Not Partisanship The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run community newspaper distributed every other Rep. Kyle Bailey Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites I am a registered Democrat. ed elections in which over half of leg- level workforce and economic devel- throughout Gorham. —— However, I have previously registered islative races are effectively decided. opment planning conversations, was News [email protected] as an independent and a Republican Large portions of the electorate, par- passed with unanimous bipartisan Sports [email protected] to vote in the primary for the candi- ticularly young people and veterans, support in both chambers and is Features [email protected] date who was the best person for the should not be denied the right to par- awaiting funding. Of Interest [email protected] job. My work in the Legislature this ticipate in these first-round elections. 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While this bill did in turn, generate better outcomes the November 2022 ballot so voters Photographers: Amanda Landry, Roger not address every need, we made for the Maine people, was passed can have their say on this important Marchand it easier for senior citizens and dis- with unanimous bipartisan support issue. Public Service: Lori Arsenault abled Mainers to vote from home on in both chambers and is sitting on I welcome the opportunity to hear Sports: Destiny Cook an ongoing basis without the need to the Appropriations table awaiting from you on these and other issues School News: Andrea Morrell Social Media Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen request multiple ballots. This mea- funding. that matter to you. Please contact me Digital Content Manager: Bailey O’Brien sure will go into effect in time for the LD 1364, a bill to study whether with any concerns or questions. Webmaster: Judi Jones 2024 elections. it would be feasible and desirable Distribution Coordinator: Russ Frank Having been an advocate of open for the state to provide incentives Rep. Kyle Bailey, D-Gorham, Distribution: Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Scott primaries since 2017, I was proud for developers, builders and home is serving his first term Burnheimer, Chris Crawford, Dan Fenton, to co-sponsor legislation to allow buyers to install residential fire sprin- in the Maine House of Russ Frank, Chris Kimball, Kris Miller, Chuck unenrolled voters to participate in klers, was passed with unanimous Representatives. He Miller, Luke Nadeau, Dick Peterson, John primaries. LD 231, introduced by bipartisan support in both chambers serves on the Innovation, Richard, Nancy Thompson Development, Economic Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D- Nobleboro, and is now law. Interns: Sadie Fiore, Grace Flynn, Mary Advancement and Business Gawlick, Grace Johnson, Brady Mercier, passed by wide bipartisan majorities LD 1497, a bill to strengthen the Committee. He can be Aislyn McLean, Collin Page, Mikaela Pellerin, in both the House and the Senate. RealizeMaine program at Maine reached at [email protected] or Emma Smith For me, this issue is about basic Development Foundation and create (207) 939-8600. For immediate assistance, please fairness. Primaries are taxpayer fund- a youth task force to inform state- send a text message. Board of Directors: Michael Smith (President), Alan Bell, Tom Biegel, Katharine Corbett, Sheri Faber, Eliza Kenigsberg, Sara Nelson, Mike Richman, Letter to the Editor Around Town George Sotiropoulos, Kate Thomas Letters to the Editor must be fewer than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or HereThereBike Repair, located General Counsel: e-mailed and include a phone number. The Gorham Times reserves the right not to publish letters at 17 Water Street, is now open Bruce Hepler 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 for business. Hours are W-F 10-6 and weekends from 8-3 Founder: are subject to editing. Maynard Charron (closed Mon & Tues). 100% of Dear Editor, as putting in multiple other board- —— the repair profits go to benefit Advertising and Copy Deadlines My name is Nathan Chase, and I am walks throughout the rest of the trail Cycling Without Age. For more Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior 17, going into my senior year of high because it’s quite swampy in some information, owner Aaron Hill can to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com school in Gorham. parts. I will also be cleaning up the and click on the advertising link for schedule. 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2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper BUSINESS PROFILE Continued from Page 1 Waterline Construction Healing Arts Gallery Detours on Route 202 Chris Crawford, Staff Writer Courtesy of Gorham Town Manager Healing Arts Gallery will be celebrat- sode of Kristan Vermulean’s podcast Starting Monday July 19th, Gorham will be detoured westbound on Route ing its grand opening on Saturday, called Makers of Maine, which will air Sand and Gravel began construction 25/State Street to the Bernard P. Rines July 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 22 (www.makersofme.com). on a water line replacement project Bypass and back to Route 202. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 31 This podcast is in the process of mor- for the Portland Water District. Eastbound motorists will be able to Main Street. Owner, artist, and caring phing to a national platform called, Construction will occur from 7:00 continue along Narragansett Street/ healer, Ramona Allen believes in the Makers of the U.S. a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Route 202 through the construction restorative powers of art. She believes Three pieces of Allen’s art will also Friday for approximately two months. zone. that color, light and pleasing composi- be part of a multimedia digital art gal- Motorists should expect delays during Local residential traffic will be tion can help bring joy to the viewer. lery called M.A.D.S. based in Milan, this time. required to seek alternate routes as Allen envisions her gallery as a Italy. The show is called Paraiso - Please note the following detours needed. quiet place, a respite where people What is your Paradise and begins that will be in effect during the antici- After 7:00 PM on weekdays, can take time to pause and reflect on July 23. The work can be viewed pated project duration: Narragansett Street will be opened to while viewing beautiful art. The gal- at https://www.madsgallery.art under Westbound motorists on Route 202 two-way traffic. lery will be hosting walk-in hours Events. throughout the summer. Follow As an entrepreneur, Allen believes Facebook page Ramona Allen Healing in the philosophy of “growing slow Arts for updates. and strong.” When asked about her July is National Cell Phone Allen has had some formal training plans for the future of the gallery, she in photography and drawing which said that she would eventually like to has helped her develop an eye for broaden its scope to include original Courtesy Month composition and color, but she read- prints, note cards, scarves and bags. July is National Cell Phone Courtesy with others E) Those researching an ily admits that she is mostly self- A member of the Gorham Business Month, a time for us to consider our important request, such as directions. taught. She added, “I’ve been painting Exchange, Allen has been a business cellular habits and to practice cour- Excuse me: If accepting an emer- pictures in my mind’s eye forever.” owner in Gorham since 2018 when tesy and safety. gency call, excuse yourself as quietly When her Reflexology practice in she first opened her reflexology prac- Out of sight: Whether you are and calmly as possible from the gath- Gorham shut down at the beginning tice. She consciously chose Gorham attending a business meeting, out on a ering with an apology. of Covid, Allen, like many others for her business because she felt a date or in a casual setting with friends, Set boundaries: You set the tone during the crisis, had plenty of time great sense of community and sup- tuck away your phone. Keeping it vis- of your communications with oth- for some serious soul searching. She port here. ible sends the clear message that your ers. Just because you receive a call or decided to view Covid as an opportu- Allen has studied both psychology date, family, and friends are not your message does not mean you have to nity to do something new and bold. and health and wellness coaching, number-one priority. respond immediately. As a natural healer, she is a firm receiving her B.S. in Psychology from Exceptions: There are exceptions Consider content carefully: Pause believer in the power of Art to pro- Liberty University in 2019. to every rule: A) Doctors, nurses, first - once a text, tweet or post is sent, mote well-being and health. “I real- Her private practice has grown and first responders, and health providers it’s live. ized that I always wanted to be an is now called RAHA Integrative Health B) Those expecting emergency calls Avoid driving & talking: Smartphone artist and to paint beautiful things and is located in another suite at C) Those who have an infant with a use while driving is banned in many that might bring joy to others.” She 31 Main Street. Services are expand- babysitter or a person with a caregiver places. If you must use the phone, describes her art as having an eclectic ing to include several other provid- D) Those momentarily sharing photos drive to a safe area away from traffic. sense of style and color. ers of Massage Therapy, Bio-Magnetic Allen’s artwork and her personal Pairing, and Life Coaching. Allen will journey were recently featured on continue to be involved in a manage- a WGME TV 8 segment of Made in rial role at the practice. Maine with Steve Minich. The gallery To find out more or to book an will also be part of an upcoming epi- appointment, visit rahamaine.com

GBE Making Changes to Support Businesses Continued from Page 1 “Marketplace, for example, is an the work for each event. The annual opportunity for businesses to inter- Golf Scramble was held in June, and act directly with the community,” he the Cornhole Tournament will be added. held in October. These fund-raising The GBE will continue to offer events support the scholarship pro- scholarships and will be announcing gram. the 2021 Business Person of the Year Marketplace, which prior to the in late August or early September. pandemic drew between one and Board members have become two thousand people each year to more of a working group. According the USM Gymnasium, will return in to Phillips one person will head up March 2022.

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Please report concerns Trust (PRLT) is pleased to announce Dear Too Much, The Maine Forest Service (MFS) even if photos can not be provided. that Steep Falls Preserve is now a reality, Oh, do I love a good question is asking for the public’s help in Symptoms include: dark bands thanks to the generous gift of land from where everybody is right. So identifying additional areas impacted between the veins of leaves curled, the Anderson Family and the donations good for a marriage. So good by beech leaf disease. If you sus- deformed, or shriveled leaves, tree from 70 individuals and families in the for the planet. So good for pect you have found affected leaves, develops a thin canopy of leaves. region. Twenty acres adjacent to the learning from another’s point of 300 acre Steep Fall Wildlife area and view. The question is: are you the Mountain Division Trail are now and The Hubs ready for a grand protected forever. experiment in looking at each Chlorine Tablet Shortage other’s perspectives and drop- ping your own? Chris Crawford, Staff Writer The Land Trust has about $30,000 I may be dating myself here, Swimming pool owners may be 70% of the tablets used in the U.S. left to raise and during July, but way back in the day, there in for a shock this summer. Trichlor were manufactured there. Two other Gorham Savings Bank has generously was a thing in high school (chlorine) tablets, necessary to sani- manufacturers make chlorine tablets, agreed to match donations up to $500 called Speech and Debate class. tize backyard pools, are going to be but according to experts, they would Students were required to pre- until the $10,000 challenge amount harder to get. Prices have skyrocketed, both need to increase their produc- pare thoughtful perspectives on as well. tion by about 50% in order to fill the has been reached. both sides of an issue, and they The scarcity is the result of a per- gap, and that will most likely not hap- didn’t know which side they fect storm of events. Homeowners pen in time. Staff and volunteers will begin wild- would be called on to defend. installed more backyard pools in Pool owners are being asked to buy life enhancement projects this sum- It was weird, and pretty won- response to being stuck at home dur- only what they need for this season. mer, including a trailhead and a family- derful for the shy, awkward kid ing Covid-19. In fact, there was almost Panic buying will only make mat- friendly loop trail. If you would like to as well as the extrovert. Both a 23% increase over the previous year, ters worse by driving up prices even volunteer please fill out a volunteer sides are right! Two horns of and pool installations are expected to higher. Larger, public pools generally form found under “Get Involved” at the dilemma! Convince yourself rise again in 2021. use a different form of chlorine for www.prlt.org or contact Stewardship and convince others! May the Secondly, the Bio-Lab fire at the sanitizing, and should be quite safe and Outreach Manager, Toby Jacobs at best convincer win! plant in Louisiana last year has left a for swimmers. [email protected]. The official ribbon cut- But back to your question. How would the two of you big hole in the supply chain. About Continued on Page 12 ting opening ceremony will be sched- uled for the fall. honor both (very excellent) PRLT has begun a new fundrais- instincts about treating people ing project for the Lowell Preserve in you love to dinner without Windham. This is considered a sig- depriving them of the same joy? nificant project as it is one of only a Some would take turns. Some few remaining undeveloped parcels of would go Dutch. Some would over 300 acres left in the area. The land spontaneously (but not always) is owned by the Town of Windham, lead with joy and pay the entire but once a conservation easement is bill but acknowledge that they in place, Lowell Preserve will be jointly just want to do that “this time.” managed by the Land Trust and the It takes planning, care, and con- town of Windham. versation to pull this off. All The Land Trust has about $30,000 signs of a successful marriage. left to raise and during July, Gorham May the Generosity Force be Savings Bank has generously agreed to with you. match donations up to $500 until the SUPPORT LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES Please send your questions to gorhamtimes@ $10,000 challenge amount has been gmail.com. Patrice Lockhart, MD, has been a reached. To donate visit www.prlt.org Gorham resident for over 20 years. 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4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper TOWN/MUNICIPAL Town Council Report 7/6/21 Jacob Adams Councilor Phillips again reminded Drive to also include day care centers. the Town of Gorham. (7 yeas) citizens to clean up after their pets. (7 yeas) Amendments to the Fire Suppression Councilor Shepard reported that Patrick Palermo’s resignation from Systems Ordinance, allowing for an the Ordinance Committee met on the Gorham Zoning Board of Appeals exemption of residential dwellings June 22nd and discussed several items, was accepted and Council thanked him under 400 square feet (tiny homes,) including sidewalk winter maintenance, for his years of service. (7 yeas) were forwarded to the ordinance com- agricultural event centers and agricul- Town Council appointed William mittee for their review. (7 yeas) tural tourism. They also discussed the Benson to the Gorham Zoning Board of SUMMER LAUGHS feasibility of adding items to the Land Appeals. (7 yeas) Use and Development Code for build- Meghan Grassi’s resignation from outs of sub divisions. the Baxter Memorial Library Board of Grand Jury JUNE Town Manager Paraschak reminded Trustees was accepted and the council What did the ocean say to Adam Hershkowitz, 39, of Gorham residents of the current re-evaluation thanked her for her service. (7 yeas) was indicted for forgery and theft the beach? process by Vision Appraisal. Residents Town Council appointed Abby Alden by unauthorized taking on charges Nothing, it just waved will receive a notice in the mail when to the Baxter Memorial Library Board of brought by Gorham PD. Vision Appraisal will be visiting their Trustees. (7 yeas) Kayla Thibodeau, 31, of Gorham neighborhood. More information can Town Clerk, Laurie Nordfors, swore Why do seagulls fly over was indicted on charges of theft be obtained at gorham-me.org. in Abby Alden to the Baxter Memorial the ocean? by unauthorized taking on charges He also asked residents to bear with Library Board of Trustees. brought by Scarborough PD. Because if they flew over the Town while the new trash collection The Ordinance Committee will the bay, we’d call them company gets acclimated to the Town review potential amendments to the roads and construction schedules. If Land Use & Development Code that “bagels.” your trash is not picked up, please call would require annual inspections of Arrests JUNE Public Works for assistance. gravel pits be conducted by a third party What lies at the bottom of Town Council issued Medical Use inspector. (7 yeas) Scarborough man, 29, was arrested the ocean and twitches? for violating conditions of release. Marijuana Licenses to the following: Town Council authorized the expen- A nervous wreck. Andrew Clough, located at 15 diture of up to $6,000 for the purpose Limington man, 22 was arrested for Pearson Drive. Property is owned by of purchasing historical district signs. OUI (alcohol). Bob Pearson. (7 yeas) Middle Jam Road male, 19, was Why did the dolphin cross Tim Nickerson, Deep Sun LLC, locat- The Town Manager was authorized to arrested for burglary and theft by the beach? ed at 15 Pearson Drive. Property is bid out property and casualty insurance unauthorized taking. To get to the other tide! owned by Bob Pearson. for the Town of Gorham, providing the Angeltun Lane woman, 39, was Timothy McLaughlin, Nor’ East timing of said bid is advantageous to the arrested for violating conditions of Holistics LLC, located at 7B Pearson Town. He is also authorized to utilize release and domestic violence crimi- Why don’t oysters share Drive. Property is owned by Bob a third-party consultant to review and nal threatening. their pearls? Pearson. compare coverage to determine what Van Vliet Drive male, 43, was held Because they’re shellfish! Jared Dinsmore, The Dinsmore is in the best interests of the Town of for probation. Group LLC, located at 5 Little Wing Gorham. (7 yeas) Westbrook male, 29, was arrested Lane, Unit C. Property is owned by Dave Town Council forwarded amend- for OUI. Cowen. ments to the Land Use & Development Alexis Cantara, XOCC, located at 5 Code that will streamline the perfor- Little Wing Lane, Unit A. Property is mance guarantee and site plans to the owned by Dave Cowen. Ordinance Committee for their review Ryan Nadeau, Skyfall Cannapy, locat- and recommendation. (7 yeas) ed at 5 Little Wing Lane, Unit B. Property Town Council requested that the is owned by Callander Corporation. Finance Committee review establishing (7 yeas) a formal debt to income ratio goal for The Land Use & Development Code was amended with regards to permitting driveways on public roadways. (7 yeas) Town Council amended the con- tract zone of the Gorham Savings Bank Operation Center at 10 Wentworth

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 22, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 SCHOOL Gorham High School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls 2020-21 Grade 9 – High Honors Amber Bretton Junbei Chen Jonah Doucette Riley Grant Hailey Edwards Jesiah Bickford Dawson Allen Cole Allen Khove Chubbuck Faith Connolly Abby Fiore Bryce Gunn Abigail Emerson Corey Blake Jason Aube Lillian Andreasen Ayress Cook Jasper Crane John Frank Madisson Hatch Zachary Emmons Logan Butler Tatyanna Biamby William Armstrong Coyne Cory Rachel Cummings Julie Goldman Timothy Holman Samuel Farr Veronica Corbeau-Hasenflu Ophelia Bissonnette Dylan Bauer Dakoda Coyne Annie Cunningham Tedi Gould Alexandra Light Carl Feagans Haley Crosby Jaela Boucher Chloe Blanchard Rita Cummings Patrick Cyr Marin Graham Ian Luciano Emily Feagans Sierra Cummings Grace Bradshaw Elsie Bradshaw Thomas Curtis Angela Dellasala Kayleigh Greenlaw Bryce Lumbert Jillian Feyler Ava Dolley Elijah Bullard Luke Burns Jack Decrow Zoe 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Densmore Ella Downing Eleanor LaBarge Kyra Hamblen Cameron Parker Alexandra Myles Caleb Hendrix Lydia Gaudreau Hayden Desmond Anna Dumais Montana Leslie Graham Henderson Jacob Parker Anna Nelson Ethan Ho Nolan Gava Warren Donnelly Brooke Farquhar Meryk Lewellen Olivia Hopkins Nicholas Phinney Julia Ordway Kiara Hodge Gregory Hannaford Kirsten Drew Taylor Farr Corey Lorfano Jude Huckaby Lauren Rioux Jenna Parker Abigail Houp Mason Hawkes Olivia Duong Abigail Fecteau Channitra Ly Grace Johnson Keira Rosario Hunter Pellerin Nicholas Jensen Hannah Heady Julia Edwards Nolan Feyler Kyleah Mack Elizabeth Keil Kate Sands Ellie Perry Stephanie Labrie Reed Henderson Aidan Enck Summer Gammon Libbie Merrill Alexis Landry Andrew Scribner William Perry Kyle Landry Catherine Higgins Alexandra Ferrigan Sophie Gunn Gabriel Michaud Nolan Landry Cody Sellick Madison Philbrick Marie Lohomboli MacKenna Homa Grace Flynn Addison Harjula Amy Morin Erin Lawrence Emilio Shaw Anna Provost Elisabeth Loranger Riley Johnson Gracie Forgues Natalie Haskell Caroline Morrell Jacob Lehmann Brady Smith Phoebe Richards Brice Lyon Isabelle Kovacs Sydney Fox Emerson Homa Jackson Morrell Kevin Luo Mason Sommers Quentin Riiska Grant Mahaney Kutzer Katherine Mary Gawlick Brinn Irish Erica Nygren Trevin Macomber Trent Stevens Brady Sawyer Annika Mankin Gabrielle LaBarge Brandon Gordon Jesse James Collin Page Sofia Mankin Eleanor Szostalo Benjamin Shields Paige Marchand Joshua Labrie Stacey Hakizimana Anthony Jordan Samuel Parenteau Brady Marquis Reagan Tibbals Clara Shvets Shawn McKeage Kylea Laughlin Brayden Harjula Noah Kennedy Haden Pelletier Kate Martin Daniela Trias Makayla Summerson Rory Meserve Shannon Lawrence Ryan Harjula Ashton Leclerc Jenna Pequinot Kaci Mollison Cameron Walbridge Nola True Macen Mitchell Joshua Lehmann Devyn Harrington Aidan Lee Paige Perreault Hannah O’Reilly Elizabeth Willette Alexandra Waterman Dylan Morrell Tess Libby Dakota Hunnewell Emily Lemont Elizabeth Phinney Mikaela Pellerin Megan Wentworth Isabella Morrell Griffin Loranger Sia Hyson Jack Luciano Thomas Pritchard Claudia Peterson Grade 11 – High Honors Violet Wilson-Wood Eliza Morris Lily Lovley Tatiana Jonk Aislyn McLean Zoie Rand Madyson Quimby Erin Abrams Quentin Wise Anya Nagle Kylie Mathieson Sophia Kaufman Lillian Miner Christian Randall Qasim Rabbani George Allison Elijah Wyatt Cheyanne Osmond Olivia Michaud Mason Laskey Mia Mitchell Brayson Reed Sarah Rathbun Drew Baber Megan Young Hunter Pelletier Kaylyn Migliorini Alexander Leary Jacob Mora Kaleb Reed Tyler Reynolds Noah Badeau Grace Perreault Oliver Milliken Maya Lee James Morrison Caden Smith Abigail Rosingana Curan Bassingthwaite Grade 11 – Honors Luc Puglionesi Kathryn Morin Christopher Lewis Arianna Morse Olivia Spickel Emma Sands Allison Bishop Colin Albert Brayden Pyle Molly Murray Natetra Ly Riley Ottoson Kyleigh Staples Eli Sjostedt Kaylin Brown Lauren Bachner Abrahim Rabbani Grant Nadeau Kayleigh Mitchell Alicia Poschke Jonathan Stein Alexandra Sutton Kiely Burns Barney Brett Shannon Randall Emmeline Nelson Adele Nadeau Makayla Quintal Madison Stewart Rylee Tenuta Erin Castonguay Ryan Bechtel Hannah Reed Liam Nickerson Ian Obrey Lily Rubin Nicholas Tinkham Megan Wentworth Morgan Chapman Gisele Berry Evan Russo Emily Paruk Bradley Parker Hadley Scaplen Logan Vail Kieran Wilkins Nathan Chase Landon Bickford Brandon Sadowski Charles Pierce Alice Peterson Emma Smith Noah Vaughn Hailee Willey Kayleigh Cloutier Bishop Brylee Thomas Sallinen Caitlin Randall Tatum Philbrook Tristan Smith Jason Verrill Delaney Wright Sydney Connolly Caroline Bishop Thaddeus Shain Molly Rathbun Brooke Phillips Julia Wareham Faith Warren Peter Wu Nathan Corey Sean Boylen Kyle Skolfield Cassidy Rioux Matthew Phinney Zackary Waters Samantha Whidden Lillian Zidle Calvin Cummings Connor Callahan Jackson Smith Morgan Roast Alexander Pierson Makenna Wheeler Cole Whitehead Parker Curry Alyvia Caruso Hayley St. Cyr Devin Robichaud Skylar Prince Anna Yahwak Cameron Whittemore Grade 10 – Honors Kaitlyn Cushing Lucas Castles Emma Stevens Eva Rodrigue Samuel Pritchard Izak Young Gretchen Wilichoski Dixon Waeil Ahmed Sadie Cyr Zackery Cloutier John Sutton Erin Sands Megan Roberts Benjamin Allison Michelle Darling Hunter Connors Mckayla Szumowski Delaney Seed Michaela Taiani Grade 9 – Honors Grade 10 – High Honors Owen Ballard Alden Dimick Izabella Densmore Jacob Tatom Gage Sjostedt Madigan Thibodeau Kate Auricchio Julia Altham Lucien Beardsley Quinn Doyle Aiden Dever Colby Tucker Garrett Smith Ryan Topham Gabriel Badeau Hayden Anderson Cole Bishop Katherine Dupuis Mary DeWitt Sarah Valeriani Alison Walker Benjamin Tukey Emily Bennett Hayden Battaglia Basil Bob Madeline Fadrigon Nathan Doane Nicole Walker Cailyn Wheeler Bailey Wentworth Moortada Beshir Olivia Bryant Kyle Brown Asa Farley Tessa Dol Morgan Walton Marissa Wilson Jordan Williams Leen Bob Christian Butler Bode Coleman Andrew Farr Deseray Doucette Jacob Weisman Amelia Yahwak Kaitlyn Bradley Klarha Cajuste Ryan Cooper Benjamin Fecteau Sarah Duff Grade 12 – Honors Jackson Brassard Lexi Caron Makenna Delaney Elizabeth Frey Kameron Dupra Grade 12 – High Honors Luke Adams Macey Brenner Miranda Chasse Quinn Dillon Luke Goodwin Sadie Dyer Gianna Bent Reighley Adams Gorham Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls 2020-21 Grade 6 – High Honors Jack Cyr Kylie Martorano Owen Todd Gianna Berthiaume Elle Hanley Shane Webber Grade 8 – Honors Adam Lembarra Daniah Al Asadi Liam Delaney Emily McLean Alexander Tukey Luke Boudreau Henry Holland Sasha Weston Raiyah Babinsky Chafek Matta Landan Anctil Hazel Dolley Jack Mesires Ayden Tuttle Logan Brassard Benjamin Keil Adia Wezowicz Brianna Beaulieu Kayla McLean Sheila Casco Maia Downing Michael Miller Annabelle Vail Miles Brenner Reece Leclerc Atticus Whitten Jakob Buckley Samuel Merrow Lily Keene Antoine Dube Drew Milligan Lola Vance Brown Benjamin Hanna Logan William Willette Laura Burt Natalie Miner Lucas Lane Jackson Durgin Larissa Moore Aylla Vaughn Abigail Buckelew Eben Lorfano Elle Woodman Katelyn Cyr Lindy Moreland Audrey Livingston Lindsay Farquhar Elsie Moreno Charlotte Wallace Aiden Cahill Derek Luo Stella Wu Cecelia Dellosso Amanda Morin Cael O’Sullivan Hunter Finck Haylie Nicely Kaitlyn Wallack Eli Castles Lorisse Matta Riley Dever Ryan Morrill Kyle Petrin Jack Foisy Anna Nichols Alden Whitten Jocelyn Clark Riley McCallister Grade 8 – High Honors Patrick Downey Jamie Nelson Hailey Racine Jordyn Fotter Samuel Ottoson Henri Wichmann Grayson Cole Rylyn McInnis Abigail Chamberlin Holden Edenbach Caira Nobert Jasmine Radjabova Annabelle Gilman Gretchen Paul Peyton Wilkins Annabelle Collier Gavin Monkiewicz Ashley Connolly Gavin Edwards Amelia Olaru Cecelia Sloat Eli Gow Kennady Peary Jack Williams Andrew Collins Lukas Moore Anastasia Dolley Joshua Faatz Payson Plummer Isabelle Smith Bavin Hakizimana Molly Peters Sarah Wilson Aubriana Cossitt Maya Moores Gwyneth Dubail Emily Fadrigon Kyle Poillucci Isaac Vail Evan Hall Dean Peyton Grace Cunningham Stella Moores Lucia Dubail Mason Finck Hailey Rickett Cooper Whitehead Brennan Ham Rowen Reed Grade 7 – High Honors Isabella Davis Eleanor Morgan Hadley Foster Aryana Flett Kory Rolbiecki Kailey Hanscom Logan Rench Laurel Emerson Zoe Dellinger Rebecca Neumann Meghan Gendron Piper Forgues Evelyn Rush Grade 6 – Honors Everett Hurder Madison Rogers Emily Fluet Ava DeVinney Liam O’Hora Bailey Hatch Griffin Gammon Ella Senatore Rigel Arlet Anna Johnson Everett Rovin Amanda Nicholson Logan Doughty Jacqueline Parenteau Sophie Kaczmarek Cameron Gasbarrone Jacob Shvets Ryan Bachner Ryan Johnson Lauren Roy Tyler Olson Liam Doyle Terra Rioux Timothy Nagle Ella Goff Casey Skolfield Seamus Bailey Claire Kennedy Addison Rush Addyson Simcock Aidan Dudley Shawn Rumery Julia Reed Kyle Green Aidan Smith Owen Beaumont Sean Kenny Nicholas Sallinen Haley Vickery Aaron Dumais Ruby Soule Sarah Rosingana Finn Henderson Alison Smith Fatima Beshir Gillian Lachance Madison Sampietro Sawyer VonderHaar Lauren Dunbar Brooklyn Spearin Victoria Sands William Johnson Owen Spera Zachary Bourgoin Cohen Landry Milo Saucier Claudette Wesse Max Duplisea Elizabeth Springer Mina Sayed Kuba Kaczmarek Denali Tetrault Lillian Burgos Brandon Levesque Jack Sellick Taylor Ernest Graham Staples Natalie Smith Jack Karlonas Payton Thibodeau Luna Button Logan Levesque Max Shvets Grade 7 – Honors Logan Foley Peter Stuart Brooke Stevens Alivia Keniston Madison Tibbals Piper Cathcart Destiny Lewis-Keller Sawyer Smith Hope Barney Abigail Fortier Sun Sonnitra Lily Tukey Kathryn LaPierre Madisson Willey Owen Cummings Hannah Manchester Alex Stueber Kaleigh Bauer Brooklyn Giroux Taylor Tenuta Vanessa Walker Lucas LeGage Logan Wilson Chloe Cyr Hannah Martel Acadia Sylvia Lily Beardsley Kayden Hall Tobias Wane

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Local Authors Debut

Mama oriole feeds grape jelly to her baby. Photo credit Wilma Gould Johnson

Photo credit Tim McLaughlin Jason Lambert has been a teacher at Gorham Middle School for 14 years. Coinciding with the end of the 2020-2021 school year is the release of his self-published young adult novel, Sophomore Summer. It can be found at The Bookworm and Hops & Vine in Gorham, as well as Bull Moose in Scarborough and South Portland, or online at the BookBaby Bookstore, and is now available on Amazon.

Tasha Passmore, Gorham resident, Physical Therapist for Gorham School Department, married with 3 children who attend Village Elementary, incoming K, 2, and 3. This debut children’s book is the first in a faith-based adventure series centered around friendship, grace and love. Come enjoy the journey of a backyard farm in Maine. Hooves & Hives Homestead Book Photo credit Chris Crawford Photo credit Patti Volland Series is sure to delight beekeepers, gardeners, farmers and children alike. Don’t worry…Bee happy gathering nectar A mystery from mid-April. Do you know This book can be purchased directly from a milkweed flower. what’s going on in this photo? Let us from Amazon or checked out at Baxter know at [email protected]. Memorial Library.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 22, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 Here’s What’s Next for the Recent GHS 2021 Grads Tatiana Jonk, University of Southern Maine Alexander Pierson, Southern Maine Community Sophia Kaufman, Bentley University College Jamie Kelley, Southern Maine Community College Emma Poitras, United States Air Force Angelina Khomenok, Sewanee: The University of the Skylar Prince, Colby College South Samuel Pritchard, University of Maine Yelyzaveta Klishch, Employment Caitlin Randall, University of Vermont Evan Koenig, University of Maine Molly Rathbun, University of Maine Isabelle Kovacs, University of Tampa Braedyn Richardson, Fashion Institute of Technology Katherine Kutzer, Wheaton College Cassidy Rioux, University of Tampa Gabrielle LaBarge, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Zachariah Rivera, Southern Maine Community Joshua Labrie, University of Maine College Sophie Lachance, Clark University Morgan Roast, University of Southern Maine William Lamont, Plumbing and Heating Megan Roberts, Southern Maine Community College Devin Robichaud, University of Maine Luke Adams, University of New Hampshire Kirsten Drew, Gap Year Donovan Landry, Husson University Sophiah (Eva) Rodrigue, Gap Year Reighley Adams, Husson University Anthony Dugan, Employment Sadie LaPierre, University of Southern Maine Anthony Romero, University of Southern Maine Oluwasheyi Ajayi, Daytona State College Jillian Dugas, University of Southern Maine Mason Laskey, Hillsborough Community College Treyton Rosario, Employment Dawson Allen, Maine Maritime Academy Andrew Duncan, Rochester Institute of Technology Kylea Laughlin, Southern Maine Community College Thomas Ruby, Southern Maine Community College Joshua Allen, Southern Maine Community College Emily Duncan, Employment Shannon Lawrence, Dickinson College Erin Sands, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Jason Aube, Journeyman Electrician Olivia Duong, Gap Year Alexander Leary, University of Maine Sophia Sawyer, University of Southern Maine Timothy Baker, Southern Maine Community College Zen Duplisea, Employment Colby Leavitt, NESCOM Delaney Seed, Springfield College Griffin Banks, University of Mississippi Julia Edwards, University of Southern Maine Haley Leavitt, Employment Gage Sjostedt, University of New Hampshire Robert Beane, Undecided Nathan Eichner, Ohio University Maya Lee, Columbia College Chicago Garrett Smith, Bridgton Academy Aidan Bell, University of Maine Jada Emery, Employment Joshua Lehmann, Endicott College Soraya Syafarudin, University of Maine Gianna Bent, Southern Maine Community College Aidan Enck, University of Tampa Zakaria Lembarra, Northeastern University Michaela Taiani, Southern Maine Community College Madeline Berry, University of Maine Samuel Estey, Thomas College Mikayla Leskowsky, United States Air Force Andrea Thibeault, University of Southern Maine Jeremy Bessette, University of Southern Maine Alexandra Ferrigan, Marymount Manhattan College John Lesser, University of Maine Madigan Thibodeau, Southern Maine Community Tatyanna Biamby, Husson University Grace Flynn, Hofstra Christopher Lewis, Job Corps College Jesiah Bickford, Real Estate Paige Fogg, University of Vermont Victoria Lewis, University of Maine Machias Ryan Topham, Rochester Institute of Technology Ophelia Bissonnette, Employment Gracie Forgues, Saint Michael’s College Nevin Libby, Thomas College Madisun Tryon, Gap Year Corey Blake, Savannah College of Art and Design Lauren Fotter, Castleton University Tess Libby, Rochester Institute of Technology Benjamin Tukey, Castleton University Jordan Blakeslee, Louisiana State University Campbell Fowler, Wentworth Institute of Technology Ayden Lindsay, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Kiera Velilla, University of Southern Maine Jaela Boucher, Salem State University Sydney Fox, Rochester Institute of Technology Griffin Loranger, Northeastern University Alison Walker, Bentley University Grace Bradshaw, Utah State University Victoria Frager, Undecided Lily Lovley, Empire Beauty School Brydon Walker, Southern Maine Community College Andrew Brent, Southern Maine Community College Sophie Gagne, University of New Hampshire Natetra Ly, University of New Hampshire Bailey Wentworth, University of Vermont David Brinkerhoff, Employment Dominic Garcia, Employment Andrew MacFeat, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Cailyn Wheeler, University of New England Madison Brown, University of Maine Farmington Lydia Gaudreau, Wheaton College Joshua Martin, Curry College Jordan Williams, Gap Year Elijah Bullard, Apprenticeship Nolan Gava, Quinnipiac University Kylie Mathieson, University of Southern Maine Nicholas Williams, Southern Maine Community Logan Butler, University of Southern Maine Mary Gawlick, Thomas Aquinas College College Alysha McKay, University of Maine Sophia Buzzell, Employment Ryan Gendron, University of Maine Marissa Wilson, University of New England Joshua McLaughlin, Southern Maine Community Kiely Callahan, University of Maine Brandon Gordon, Southern Maine Community College Amelia Yahwak, Culinary Institute of America Beck Carrier, Worcester Polytechnic Institute College Bode Meader, Southern Maine Community College Wesley Young, Undecided Austin Christy, Employment Andrew Goschke, Gap Year Olivia Michaud, Saint Anselms College Thomas Zeleke, UMass Dartmouth Veronica Corbeau-Hasenflu, Southern Maine Stephen Graham, Suffolk University Kaylyn Migliorini, Arizona State University Community College Gavyn Hahn, University of Southern Maine Oliver Milliken, Gap Year Lily Courtney, Southern Maine Community College Stacey Hakizimana, Southern Maine Community Gwendolyn Miramontes, University of Southern Ryan Coyne, Gap Year College Gorham Maine Haley Crosby, University of New England Gregory Hannaford, California State University Northridge Nevaeh Moore, Culinary Arts Samantha Cummings, University of Maine Women’s Club Brayden Harjula, University of Tampa Kathryn Morin, Hawaii Pacific University Sierra Cummings, Western Connecticut University Ryan Harjula, Florida Southern Claire Munkacsi, Springfield College John Cunningham, Employment Devyn Harrington, University of Tampa Jaden Munroe, STRIVE Aidyn Curlee, Massachusetts College of Art and Scholarships Molly Murray, Keene State College Design Hannah Heady, Husson University The following senior scholarships were Ryan Murray, Southern New Hampshire University Kelly Curran, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Reed Henderson, University of Maine awarded on Friday, June 18: Catherine Higgins, University of Southern Maine Adele Nadeau, Wake Forest University Michael Darasz, Bridgton Academy GORHAM WOMAN’S CLUB: IN MEMORY OF: MacKenna Homa, University of Maine Grant Nadeau, Bates College Brandon Davis, Apprenticeship HVAC EDWARD A. TABER: Devyn Harrington Dakota Hunnewell, Employment Emmeline Nelson, University of Arizona Garrett Davis, Employment FRANCES MESERVE COTTON: Sophie Gagne Sia Hyson, University of Southern Maine Liam Nickerson, Real Estate Abigail Decrow, University of Southern Maine ELIZABETH FOX: Alice Peterson Leah James, University of New Hampshire Matthew Norris, Southern Maine Community College Gabriel Densmore, Trade School LENA DAY: Olivia Michaud Ian Obrey, Northeastern University Hayden Desmond, University of Maine Richard Jiang, University of Vermont Jarrett Oceguera, Employment Isiah Dias, University of Southern Maine Benjamin Johnson, Southern Maine Community College Emily Paruk, Rider University Ava Dolley, McGill University Riley A Johnson, University of Southern Maine Skyla Perkins, Empire Beauty School Robert Dowdle, Merrimack College School Note Riley E. Johnson, University of Maine Alice Peterson, Suffolk University Katherine Downey, Endicott College An open parent forum for August 9, Tatum Philbrook, Southern Maine Community 2021 has been announced by Superin- College tendent Heather Perry. The forum is an Gorham Sightings Brooke Phillips, Thomas College opportunity for families to ask ques- Matthew Phinney, Bryant University tions regarding expectations for fall Do you know Charles Pierce, Southern Maine Community College reopening plans in Gorham. where in Gorham this photo was taken? Join our visual trivia discus- THANK YOU sion by entering your best guess on TO ALL our Facebook page OF OUR at www.facebook. com/gorhamtimes ADVERTISERS or email us at & gorhamtimes@ gmail.com. SUPPORTERS

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8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SPORTS Andrew Farr Comes Back Strong After Injury; Enjoyed Record Breaking Spring Season Destiny Cook, Sports Editor

Andrew Farr recently finished his ciating. junior year at GHS. He has been run- “At the time, I didn’t know the ning competitively for about eight difference between tightness and years, beginning in 2014 through injury, so I tried to push through; the Gorham Youth Summer Track my heart said, ‘go faster,’ but my program. decelerating legs suggested other- His coach, Jason Tanguay said, wise. I ended a lot more than just “If you follow Gorham Track and that workout as soon as I crossed Field, then you most likely know the line,” he remembered. the name ‘Andrew Farr.’ In fact, “After that practice, I remember many of us have followed Andrew’s my coach telling me “you could success on the track since he was in lose a lot more than you could gain middle school,” he said. in these next couple of days if you What some may not have real- aren’t careful,” and those words lay ized, he had yet to compete in an ingrained in my mind,” Farr said. outdoor track and field meet until “If I had gone into practice with this season; his 2019 season was that mentality, I might have been hampered by an injury and the saved from pulling my hamstring 2020 season shut down by COVID- and placing last at Nationals later 19. that week,” he added. Farr has had much success in What happened, Farr went on his track career; in the Spring of to explain, was a gruelling eleven Photo credit Kristin Young 2019, “I had qualified to compete months of physical therapy, grief Thornton Academy sprinters Isaac Ofielu and Joshua Sewell comfort Andrew Farr after in the 400m and 60m sprints at and depression that followed his he re-pulled his hamstring in May of 2019. the Indoor New Balance Nationals. injury. After a successful regular season, When Farr pulled his hamstring after three regular season meets, 200m. Farr also ran the 400m leg on breaking the freshman 55m and again, it was at a meet in Gorham. “I Farr broke the 100m (11.02), 200m the distance medley relay team that 300m state records and being can vividly remember athletes from (22.42), and 400m (49.41) Gorham broke the school record (along with named ‘Most Valuable Male Junior other towns immediately embrac- High School boys outdoor track and Reed Henderson, Josh Lehmann, Division Athlete’ in Maine, I was ing and comforting me, specifically field records and entered the state and Calvin Cummings). excited to see how I continued to Thornton Academy sprinters Isaac meet ranked number one in the “There was no New England meet progress throughout the postsea- Ofielu and Joshua Sewell, as well as state in all three events. this year, but I still wanted to push son,” he shared. Farr was making a many others,” he shared. At the state meet, he won the 400m name for himself doing something Farr is not shy when talking about and was runner-up in the 100m and Continued on Page 12 that he loved, sprinting. his difficulties with his injuries and During a practice in the week his recovery. “Three months of leading up to Nationals, Farr said painstaking doubt, of uncertainty, he noticed his hamstrings felt a of going through the daily motions, little tight. This is nothing unusual of doing everything in my power to Are you looking for a sprinter so he stretched and heal as quickly as I could. However, rolled a little more than usual until for the longest time, it felt as if I for a career where he was able to convince himself that were working in complete darkness, you can make a they felt “good enough.” However, reaching for a goal that I didn’t about halfway through the first rep- know would ever be reached: full difference? etition, he said his left hamstring recovery,” he shared. pain went from tolerable to excru- Fast forward to the 2021 season; Join our award-winning You're in team in the the Know. Healthcare field where you can help others and succeed!

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Lucien Beardsley, a rising junior at GHS, earned All-American at Nike Outdoor National Track and Field Championship in Eugene, Oregon where the Olympic Trials were Photo courtesy of GBE held last week. He placed 5th in the 3000 Meter Racewalk with a time of 16:05.03. The Gorham Times Golf Team L-R: Russ Frank, Maynard Charron, Owen Smith, Tom Congratulations Lucien! (pictured above and top right) Moutinho, played at the Gorham Business Exchange’s Golf Scramble.

10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Spring Sports Wraps Up 2021 Season

Destiny Cook, Sports Editor

BASEBALL: Assistant Coach Dan “Gorham looks to even bigger and BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: In the SMAA doubles tournament Morin better things for 2022 as they lose one Coach Jason Tanguay Loranger and Koenig received a bye The Rams started the season winning starter to graduation (Bode Meader). The boys team had 30 members as the overall 2 seed, unfortunately 17-0 vs.Westbrook going 3-0 before los- The Rams coaching staff wishes only with 10 seniors. They finished the they ran up against a tough and fully ing at Scarborough. The boys went on the best to Bode, and other 2021 grad- regular season with a record of 4 wins warmed up Westbrook team. Shey to win 4 of their next 6 games and were uates, Nick Wiliams and Ian Obrey, for and 3 losses. and Luke were not seeded but came 7-3, but unfortunately hit some end of their commitment and competitive- They entered the postseason hun- to play. They won 3 matches and lost season speed bumps to finish 7-7. ness on the diamond,” Morin said. gry and had a 5th place finish (out to the eventual tournament winners, The highlight of 2021 came when of 23 teams) in the Class A State Kennebunk #1, 8-6 in the quarter- hosting Noble to start the playoffs. GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Championship meet. Individual finals. Junior Kyle Skolfield pitched a no- Coach John Caterina state champions were senior Ryan hitter leading Gorham to a 1-0 win. Coach John Caterina said the Gendron, in the high jump; junior BOYS LACROSSE: Coach Clayton Coach Morin said heartbreak ended the Gorham Girls had an outstanding sea- Andrew Farr, in the 400, breaking Jones season after a controversial, but hard- son. The girls team had 35 members the school record again, along with “What a great feeling to be out fought 3-2 loss vs top-ranked Thornton with 12 seniors. They finished the other school records that day in the there with the athletes and able to Academy. regular season undefeated at 7-0 and 100 and 200; and sophomore, Lucien pursue our shared passion,” Coach “Southern Maine had arguably the scored first in a “virtual” version of the Beardsley, in the racewalk. Clayton Jones said after getting back most talented crop of high school pitch- SMAA championship meet. Other scorers included Andrew Farr on the field with his athletes. ers in memory. Included in that group The girls topped off their tremen- in the 100 and 200; Ryan Gendron in Jones said this group did a great job were Rams juniors Colin McDonald dous season with a strong 2nd place the long jump; 4x400 relay team of of adapting to whatever circumstanc- (1st Team All-Conference) and Kyle finish (out of 23 teams) in the Class A Tommy Sallinen, Elijah Wyatt, Josh es were thrown their way. “Picking Skolfield (2nd Team All-Conference),” State Championship meet on June 5th. Lehmann and Andrew Farr. up the pieces from a two-year layoff, Morin shared. Juniors Emma Green and Alyvia Caruso we started practices in the parking McDonald started 7 games and was won individual state championships in BOYS TENNIS: Coach Aaron Landry lot - never ideal - but just happy to be 3-0, while striking out 53 batters in the high jump and 100 m Hurdles Boys Tennis entered the playoffs as outside and together,” he said. 40 innings pitched. He finished with a respectively. The 4 X 100 Relay Team the 12 seed - by far the best 12 seed After a great first week, and build- 1.75 ERA. of Maddie Michaud, Nevaeh Moore, ever in class A tennis according to ing momentum, practices shut down Skolfield started 5 games on the Emma Green and Sydney Connolly Coach Aaron Landry. for a week due to Covid restrictions at mound but had a hard luck 2-win, defended their 2019 first place finish “We gained a lot of experience at the high school. Coach Jones said this 2-loss record despite giving up only with a new school record time. singles, and though the record was is normally a crucial time when varsity 13 hits and 8 total runs (4 earned/.894 Other scorers included Sydney tough, sophomore Patrick Cyr, junior players can really prepare together ERA) in over 31 innings and striking Connolly in the 100 and 200; Alyvia Will Boylen, and sophomore Kevin and scrimmage one or two other out 43 hitters. Caruso in the 300 Hurdles and Long Luo have a bright future in the next teams. Joining McDonald and Skolfield Jump; Olivia Michaud in the Javelin; few years,” Landry said. “Yet, in the spirit of our motto for as all conference, were 1st Team All- Carolyn Bishop in the 1600 Racewalk; The team was anchored by Seniors the season - ‘adapt and overcome,’ we Conference Rams, junior outfielder Elisabeth Loranger in the 400 and Griffin Loranger and Evan Koenig at started back up again from scratch the Caleb Hendrix, and sophomore sec- the 4 X 800 Relay team of Elisabeth 1 doubles and Shey Ajayi and Luke following week, with only days until ond-baseman Quinn Dillon. Left field- Loranger, Sydney Fox, Rita Cummings Adams at 2 doubles. The doubles our first game,” he went on to say. er Cody Sellick (junior), was named and Rachel Cummings. teams had a combined record of 22 The season opener vs. Westbrook Honorable Mention All-Conference. wins and 4 losses in their 13 matches. Continued on Page 12

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 22, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 GHS Senior Internship Clorine Tablet Shortage Andrew Farr Comes Back Strong Continued from Page 9 Continued from Page 4 Experience is a Success myself on a bigger stage after states. be fully recovered, let alone breaking Continued from Page 1 Pool owners can cut down on the I finished my season by competing records and ranked first in the state. Kylie Mathieson investigated her inter- need for chlorine by: at the East Coast Track and Field Coach Tanguay has nothing but est in speech pathology by observing • Showering before swimming Championships in New Jersey where pride when speaking of Andrew. “He therapy sessions, evaluations, and assist- rinses off makeup, soap, sunscreen I won the 400m by .02 seconds and has persevered through all of these ing with curriculum development at The and other contaminants. finished 3rd in the 100m and 200m,” obstacles and found himself to be in Maine Chatterbox. Mathieson marveled • Scooping out debris and vacuum Farr said. a place where he better understands at how the “therapist was able to do it regularly. The 400m record stands out his body and also better appreciates almost entirely through play” and at “the • Using an algaecide. because Farr had never really thought and embraces the process needed to difference in speech between the older • Not wearing street clothes in the of himself as a 400 runner before this be successful,” Tanguay said. kids and the younger kids.” pool. season, saying it’s by far the toughest There may be many more records As an aspiring aeronautical engineer, • Rinsing swimsuits, and avoiding race he’s run. Two years ago, Farr and state titles are on the horizon Tess Libby took her internship in a differ- detergent. found it hard to imagine he would for Andrew. ent direction, using it as an opportunity • Keeping pets out of the pool to conduct an extraterrestrial soil experi- – one dog in your pool equals 50 people. ment by attempting to grow plants in Spring Sports Wrap-Up Continued from Page 11 Mars-like soil. Libby said that she hopes • Covering your pool when not was postponed due to their own charge from the attack was junior to “expand her understanding of how using it to protect the chlorine from Covid shut down, so they began Hunter Pelletier, who tallied 67 humans might be able to terraform a UV evaporation. the season with a solid win over an points, and from the midfield Ayden planet’s atmosphere using a simulation Thankfully, there are some other improved Bonny Eagle squad, 12-9. Lindsay who tallied 43 points. Ian of the planet’s soil medium.” sanitizing options for maintaining The Rams faced their first real test Connors jumped in the varsity net In partnership with Maine Foodscapes, a healthy pool: Bromine, Saltwater, against Portland. for his first start ever and made great MacKenna Homa developed a survey Ozone, Copper and Silver or Catalytic “We met that challenge with a strides throughout the season, earn- intended to gain insights to create a Oxidation, to name a few. And there resounding 17-6 win, buoyed by the ing honorable mention all-conference sustainable composting program for may be other products on the mar- return of Jacob Graham from injury in the end. The Rams also saw great local farmers, homeowners, and renters. ket, such as Instant Frog, that claims and Beck Carrier from a short stint in leadership from senior Captain Josh Homa plans to pursue environmental to reduce chlorine use for in-ground baseball. We faced Portland again in a Labrie and senior face-off specialist engineering in college so she can “create pools up to 50% while keeping the rematch at home. They proved to be and all-around defender Beck Carrier. sustainable solutions for our future.” pool clean by using minerals that tougher the second time around, but Tukey, Pelletier, Lindsay, Carrier “The internship program is designed work in combination with chlorine our defense clamped down for a 10-4 and defender Liam Moss were named to be the culmination of participat- to kill bacteria, condition water for victory,” Coach Jones said. All-Conference, while Goalie Connors ing seniors’ academic experiences at softness, and buffer the pH. The boys went into the last game and midfielder Brady Sawyer were Gorham High School, highlighting the While bleach can be used as of their season at 11-0, and looking named Honorable Mention. Carrier skills of self-direction they have learned,” an alternative, it is about half the for the perfect regular season, the and Labrie were named All-Academic. said Brian Jandreau, GHS principal. strength of chlorine. Pool owners Rams travelled to Brunswick to meet Jones said, “Off the field, this crew “It is a genuine opportunity for are urged to avoid using “splash- another top team from Class B; this came out en masse (over 35) to help seniors to merge their various interests less” bleach as it contains very little thriller saw the Rams come out on the with the Gorham Clean Up on a cold and passions with their academic lives chlorine and also contains several losing end by one 14-13. rainy day in April, and came out at school. Similarly, it is a vehicle for dangerous additives. Although not a perfect season, to support their middle school pro- seniors to demonstrate independence If you are looking for an alter- the Rams were eager for the tourna- teges as well. Ben Tukey garnered and complexity of thought as they build native to standard chlorine tablets, ment. Hosting Bonny Eagle in the first the ‘Spirit of the Game’ Award, Josh bridges from their high school careers to contacting a reputable pool company round, the Rams came through with Labrie the Integrity Award, and Beck their future academic, professional, or can help you explore other options. a strong performance, winning 9-6. Carrier the Coaches’ Award.” vocational lives.” They advanced to the second round With a strong core of players return- where they lost 18-2 to the eventual ing next year, the Rams look to make State Champions, Cape Elizabeth. a deeper run into the tournament in Gorham was led by Senior Captain 2022. “Special thanks to all our par- Ben Tukey, who led the team in scor- ents, athletics and grounds staff, and ing with 52 goals and 34 assists for the officials for the hard work every- 86 points. Tukey also scooped up 57 one put in to be ready for the season, ground balls, which is a testament to and the flexibility necessary to make it his work ethic. “A remarkable season all happen,” Coach Jones said. for the senior who is moving on to play at Castleton State next year., Unavailable at time of print: Coach Jones said proudly. Softball, Girls Lacrosse and Girls Jones shared that also leading the Tennis

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12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper COMMUNITY GRADUATIONS Alexander Lemieux, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York Gregory Robert Farrington, Master of Arts in History, Clark University, Worcester, Maia Loeb, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Massachusetts Hanna Lowell, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Carter Landry, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance, Widener Zack Matey, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine University, Chester, Pennsylvania Drew Meader, Thomas College, Waterville, Maine Meghan Perrin, Bachelor of Science, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts Tilly McColl, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Cameron Smith, Master of Business Administration, Clark University, Worcester, Caitlin McCutcheon, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts Massachusetts Lindsey Nygren, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Taylor Nygren, High Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire DEAN’S LIST Emily O’Donnell, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Annie Acker-Wolfhagen, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Katherine O’Donnell, Highest Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Maine Hampshire Asal Bahmani, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Alyson Peabody, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Lillian Ballerstein, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Cole Perreault, Rivier University, Nashua, New Hampshire Nadia Barry, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Deidra Perreault, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine Sarah Baxter, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Maeve Pitman, Highest Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire Aaliyah Biamby, Thomas College, Waterville, Maine Arianna Quatrano, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Allison Blaire, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Jonas Rimkunas, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine A.J. Booth, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, Maine Margaret Rimkunas, Thomas College, Waterville, Maine Courtney Brent, Honors, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, Samantha Rockwell, High Honors, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Maine Farmington, Maine Ian Butler, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Samantha Robichaud, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Makenna Canty, High Honors, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Maine Farmington, Maine Michelle Rowe, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Margaret Caruso, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Teresa Sands, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Megan Caruso, High Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire Asma Sayed, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Brandon Chhoeung, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Jonathan Scribner, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts Maine McKellen Spiller, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Asher Close, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Sierra Steinhagen, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Emily Colby, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Maine Carissa Covey, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Ian Stultz, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Maddie Cox, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Sydney Stultz, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Jackson Crockett, High Honors, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Angela Surran, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Farmington, Maine Connor Sweatt, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Kristen Curley, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Erica Thibeault, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts Haylee Dahlborg, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Nathanial Twombley, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Chiana Dawe, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Maine Morgan Day, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Isabella VanZandt, Thomas College, Waterville, Maine Photo courtesy of Gorham Girl Scout Troop 68 Brittany Desjardin, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Erin Wentworth, Highest Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire Garrett DeVoe, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Brooke Woodbury, Highest Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Grace DeWitt, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Hampshire Lydia Drew, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Arjan Eiten, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine OF INTEREST Madison Firmin, Highest Honors, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire Baxter Museum, 71 South Street, Gorham, boyhood home of James Phinney Baxter, will Abigail Flint, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts be open in July and August on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission Sarah Foulkes, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine is free but donations are welcome. FMI, contact 839-3878. Sawyer Gagnon, Rivier University, Nashua, New Hampshire Dustin Gregoire, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust invites the public to a favorite event, Exploring for Jacqui Hamilton, High Honors, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Mushrooms at the Mill Brook Preserve on Saturday, July 24 from 1-3 p.m. Come learn Farmington, Maine about the wide diversity of mushrooms in the Presumpscot region, the ecological role Kayla Hoggard, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine that fungi play, and how to identify some common Maine mushrooms on this two-hour Bri Hull, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine walk led by Maine Master Naturalist Alan Seamans. The program is free, but registration is Josh Hyssong, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine required at prlt.org/events. Owen Ishimwe Gisa, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine The Gorham Lions Club 13th Annual Classic Car Show will be held in the Gorham High Isabella Jones, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine School parking lot on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Admission is free for this very popular com- Cyndi Knight, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine munity event. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see, up-close, lots of awesome and Heather Jordan, Honors, High Honors, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, unique rides and talk directly with the proud owners. Maine Jamie Juskiewicz, Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School will take place July 26-30 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Karalyn Kutzer, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Cressey Road United Methodist Church in Gorham. Fun crafts and gizmos, team-building Carli Labrecque, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine games, catchy songs, and more. Open to children aged 4 through finishing 5th grade. This Kate Larkin, Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts is a free event. Register on-line at https://vbspro.events/p/events/e53660 Register now as Chris Lazaros, University of Southern Maine, Gorham/Portland/Lewiston/Auburn, Maine space is limited. Continued on Page 14

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 22, 2021 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 Community Continued from Page 13 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gorham Memorial Post 10879 will have a BBQ and meeting on August 10 at 5:30 pm. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to vfwpost10879@ gmail.com.

For over 25 years, the Gorham Food Pantry has served the needs of the hungry in Gorham. The Pantry was founded and is sustained by the efforts of many local churches, schools, businesses, generous donors and hundreds of active volunteers. Thanks to all who help to support the Pantry. Located at 299-B Main Street next to St. Anne’s Church, the Pantry’s hours are Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thanks to the volunteers, the Gorham Medical Closet has reopened at the Municipal Center, 75 South Street. The Closet is free and available to Gorham residents in need of wheelchairs, shower seats, commodes, walkers, canes, crutches and more. Hours are by appointment only with one of the volunteers. If you don’t reach a volunteer, leave a mes- sage and they will return your call. FMI, call Gerry Day at 839-3859.

Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension online at https://extension.umaine.edu/ for information and events about food and health, garden and yard, home, family, youth and 4-H, natural resources, and insect pests, plant diseases and pesticide safety. A wealth In June, the Southern Maine Theatre Academy drew young performers from around the region for a 6-day summer camp on the Gorham campus directed by Professor Wil of summer information for all of Maine. Kilroy, and a final performance for families on the Corthell Hall lawn.

PUBLIC SUPPERS Living Waters Church on Parker Farm Road in Buxton will hold a Haddock Supper Buffet on Saturday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Takeout is available; masks are optional.

LIBRARY NOTES The North Gorham Public Library, serving Gorham and Standish since 1897, is located next to the fire barn at the corner of Standish Neck Road and North Gorham Road. The library serves the surrounding community with a focus on fiction for adults and children, although most any book is available through inter-library loan. The library has WiFi service and computers for patron use. The library is open on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Home Delivery and contact less parking lot pickup is also available. Visit on the web at north-gorham.lib.me.us.

Baxter Memorial Library’s summer programs are in full swing. The calendar is packed with fun activities and the love of reading. “Learn on the Lawn” is a new limited series of workshops designed to let you sample a variety of movements for all ages, taught by local instructors! You may already know what “Art in the Park” is. And “Babies on the Lawn,” “Toddlers on the Lawn,” and how about “Veggie Land” and “Recycling 101?” Don’t miss the Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt on the Frazier Preserve Trailhead. Visit the calendar in this issue to see the list, and the Library website, baxterlibrary.org for all the details.

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14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 22, 2021 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department CALENDAR THURSDAY, JULY 22 Baxter Memorial Library Art in the Park for all ages, 10:30 a.m. to Noon Learn on the Lawn – Yoga with Amanda Kezal. 1 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 24 Presumpscott Regional Land Trust Story Walk at Hawkes Preserve today through July 4. CATTLE CALLER Ossipee Trail caller reported neighbor’s cows had gotten out and were heading SUNDAY, JULY 25 toward the road. Caller kept them out of the road until the owner arrived Gorham Lions Club 13th Annual Classic Car Show, Gorham High School parking lot, free. and they were able to get the cows back in the barn. MONDAY, JULY 26 Suspicious person on Weeks Road was a Caller reported suspicious circumstances Baxter Memorial Library teacher clearing a trail for students to use on Main St. Caller had fallen asleep and Babies on the Lawn, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. during gym and during breaks. left her four dogs outside. Toddlers on the Lawn, 10-10:30 a.m. TUESDAY, JULY 27 Officer checked on a vehicle parked in a lot A tractor trailer truck struck a wire and Baxter Memorial Library, Veggie Land, 10-11 a.m. (rain date June 30) on Main St. late at night with its lights on. pulled several telephone poles down on Baxter Museum, public hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 71 South Street Female was watching the “Super Moon”. Jonathan Road. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 School St. caller wanted to report that Officer was informed of a female mallard Baxter Memorial Library, Recycling 101: Learn where away really is! 6-7 p.m. someone had possibly taken her packages duck by a brick wall at Gorham Middle THURSDAY, JULY 29 but she wasn’t sure. She was advised to School. Caller reported the ducks’ breath- Baxter Memorial Library check with the Post Office to see if any- ing appeared labored. Wildlife officer Learn on the Lawn – Zumba with Barbara Wyman. 1 p.m. thing had been delivered. advised this is a protected bird and asked Loon Lessons with Jim Paruk. 6:30-7:30 p.m. that it not be disturbed as it was probably Baxter Museum, public hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 71 South Street School St. caller had captured a squirrel. nesting and would leave the area in 27 She was told to release it back into the days. Officer was putting out cones with FRIDAY, JULY 30 wild as the Police Department would not keep out signs but then saw the duck had Baxter Memorial Library, Frazier Preserve Trailhead – Scavenger Hunt. 10:30-11:15 a.m. be transporting it anywhere. left. MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Baxter Memorial Library Files Rd. caller reported a man came to Officer responded to a verbal dispute Babies on the Lawn, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. her house and wanted money and com- on Fort Hill Rd. Woman requested male Toddlers on the Lawn, 10-10:30 a.m. pensation saying the caller had cut him off be removed because he was being dis- in Buxton five months earlier. Man said he respectful. Male became upset that he TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 had a bad back, his truck was totaled and had to leave. Officer said they could both Baxter Memorial Library, Zentangle with Ms. Becky. 10 – 10:45 a.m. he now needed money. Caller had no idea leave. Both parties collected some belong- Baxter Museum, public hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 71 South Street who he was or how he got her informa- ings and left. tion. She wanted it on record that the guy had shown up five months later. Caller stated a male came into the bank not wearing a mask. He was upset as CLASSIFIEDS Bell Run caller had passed by a cemetery he had locked his keys in his vehicle. He MUSIC and reported seeing lights on in the cem- broke a window to the vehicle and depart- etery. Upon further investigation, it was ed before officers arrived. ROCK & ROLL BAND MEMBERS WANTED! I played drums in a band in 60's/70's. I determined to be lights for grave sites. would like to find a guitar, bass and keyboard player to get toether 2-4 times/month. I have amps, sound system and microphone. Call Patrick at 303-345-3715.

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