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Volume 25 Number 14 | July 25, 2019 A Not-for-Profit Newspaper Serving Gorham Since 1995 Senior Tax Harvey Performance Breaks Ground

Assistance Gorham Times Staff Harvey Performance Company Applications held a groundbreaking gathering with employees and local town offi- cials on June 25 and construction Due August 1 has begun for its new 79,000 square foot manufacturing facility at 49 Kathy Corbett Raceway Drive in Gorham. Staff Writer Harvey becomes the first project at the sprawling site Gorham residents over 65 years old owned by Shawn Moody’s com- may apply for property tax assistance pany. The 62-acre former track again this year by completing a form is zoned Narragansett Mixed Use available at the Town Clerk’s office or Development District Zone and printed from the Town of Gorham web- the new plant will help boost the site. It must be returned to the Clerk’s town’s tax base. office by August 1, 2019. “This is going to be a value-added An ordinance passed by the Town project for the town,” Moody said Council has made available $65,000 to at a June 3 Planning Board meeting. Photo courtesy of Mark Robinson be allotted to qualifying seniors. This is The plant will manufacture the an increase over last year and should company’s Helical Solutions line The longest serving make funds available for all qualified of high-performance end mills and employees of Harvey applicants. serve as the company’s innovation Performance Com- To qualify, seniors must meet all of hub. The new building will replace pany’s Gorham plant the following criteria: be at least 65 the current facility in the Gorham recently broke ground years old, have lived in the home as an Industrial Park where the company on the company’s owner or renter for the past year, have has been located for the past fifteen new manufacturing been a resident of Gorham for at least years. facility. With CEO five years, and have household income “This facility will accelerate our Peter Jenkins (center, that does not exceed qualifying limits. ability to meet important objec- to Gorham for their partnership through the process white shirt) are Taxes on the property must be paid tives we have for the organization. so far. This new facility will provide a great work (l to r) Brett Quimby, through the current year. The additional square footage pro- environment and will enable us to recruit and retain Philip Rowe, Tuan The application must show all vides much needed space to build highly qualified employees and technicians needed income from all members of the house- capacity to support our growth, to support our growth. We wanted to build this plant Do, Kimberly Nguyen, hold. The application lists what quali- enabling us to expand our research close to our existing plant to minimize disruption in Anthony Filipiak, fies as income and includes social secu- and development capabilities,” the lives of our valued employees.” Robert Smith and rity and pension benefits even if they said Peter Jenkins, CEO of Harvey Construction of the new facility is expected to take Jacob Barnes, all of are not taxable. The income limits have Performance Company. a year. Brian Lavelle, Harvey’s chief financial officer, whom have worked increased slightly over last year. For Steve Vatcher, Vice President of expects the new facility will result in an additional for the company for at Continued on Page 10 Operations, added, “We’re thankful 150 jobs over the next few years. least ten years. Food Forests Take Shape in Gorham Village

Cathy Walter Contributing Writer The construction of two Food Forests, which are low-maintenance, sustainable, plant-based food production ecosystems incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables, took place over the last month as part of the Gorham Grown initiative. Gorham Grown “aims to teach residents and visitors the ease of small-scale gar- dening and the joy of growing food for home consumption.” On June 2, Gorham residents, led by Jenna Martyn-Fisher from the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) Photo credit Cathy Walter Photo credit Leslie Dupuis didn’t let the rain showers or cool

Volunteers created a food forest at Phinney Park on June 8 in addition to assembling planters that can now be found around the Village in Gorham. Continued on Page 10

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Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com —— The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run Taking Action to Address Climate community newspaper distributed every other Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites throughout Gorham. —— Change and Maine’s Future News [email protected] Sports [email protected] with everyone pulling in the same direc- progress this year. A new law from Sen. Features [email protected] Sen. Linda Sanborn Of Interest [email protected] tion, so this is a big step. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, sets a target of Calendar item [email protected] We have a duty to our children Another new law from Sen. Eloise installing 100,000 new heat pumps in Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ and future generations to address the Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, will increase the Maine by 2025. Maine already has over gmail.com or 839-8390 impending climate crisis. 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Similarly, we have a Maine to increase its renewable energy tives for homeowners and businesses to Subscriptions and renewals are available duty to grow a strong, sustainable econ- generation considerably, while keeping install heat pumps, saving them money online on our website. omy, so that future generations can not energy prices for consumers down. and reducing overall greenhouse gas —— General Manager: Bruce Hepler only survive, but thrive. That’s why I am Other states have seen significant emissions. Editor: Leslie Dupuis so pleased the Legislature took decisive growth in solar, and it is time Maine When I consider these issues, I think Business Manager: Stacy Sallinen action this year to address the climate caught up. As costs for solar energy gen- of my granddaughter Brooklyn. What Advertiser Coordinator: Stacy Sallinen crisis and grow Maine’s clean energy eration have dropped, installations have kind of world will she live in after I’m Design/Production: Shirley Douglas economy. surged. However, in Maine, solar policy gone? With these new changes, I’m Staff Writers: Diane Abramson, Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, John Ersek, Sheri Faber, We still have plenty of work to do, has been prohibitive, with obstruc- hopeful that it may be one where we Edmund Ricker but my colleagues and I have set aggres- tive billing mechanisms and needless have avoided the worst impacts of cli- Features: Chris Crawford sive greenhouse gas reduction targets, red tape tamping down growth. Two mate change and built a strong, sustain- Photographers: Amanda Landry, Roger expanded opportunities for growth other new laws from Rep. Seth Berry, able economy. Marchand in solar and other renewable energy D-Bowdoinham and Sen. Dana Dow, It is an honor to serve as your state Public Service: Lori Arsenault Sports: Destiny Cook industries, and committed to lowering R-Waldoboro, seek to grow solar energy senator. If you ever have any questions School News: Andrea Morrell Maine’s dependence on expensive heat- by repealing and reworking these regu- or concerns, please feel free to contact Social Media Coordinator: Karen DiDonato ing oil. lations, and adding new incentives for me. Digital Content Manager: Bailey O’Brien This session we established the solar. These new laws will create oppor- Webmaster: Judi Jones Linda Sanborn is serv- Climate Council, a group tasked with tunities for homeowners who want to Distribution Coordinator: Russ Frank ing her first term in the Distribution: Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Scott conceiving and adopting strategies to install systems on their homes and for Maine Senate, represent- Burnheimer, Chris Crawford, Janie Farr, Dan help Maine hit its goal of a 45 percent the construction of larger “community ing Senate District 30, Fenton, Russ Frank, Ashley Genovese, Joe reduction in greenhouse gas emissions solar systems” owned by multiple par- which includes Gorham, Hachey, Chris Kimball, Kris Miller, Chuck by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. The ties or commercial entities. part of Buxton, and part Miller, John Richard Council, which was proposed by Gov. Finally, almost two-thirds of Maine of Scarborough. She Interns: Mary DeWitt, Grace Flynn, Brooke Guimond, Lydia Valentine, Erin Wentworth Janet Mills, will comprise lawmakers; households use fuel oil as their pri- previously served four members of various state agencies mary energy source for home heating, terms in the Maine House, and practiced fam- Board of Directors: ily medicine in Gorham for 25 years. Senator and organizations; and representatives a larger share than in any other state. Michael Smith (President), Shannon Phinney Sanborn lives in Gorham with her husband, Jeff, Dowdle (Secretary), Alan Bell, Tom Biegel, of various impacted industries and One of the biggest challenges we face is a Gorham native. They have three adult sons Katherine Corbett, Carol Jones, George experts. Truly addressing the climate high and fluctuating oil prices. This was and one granddaughter. (207) 287-1515, Linda. Sotiropoulos, Mike Richman, Sara Nelson crisis will require a coordinated effort another area where we made a lot of [email protected]. Founder: Maynard Charron —— Advertising and Copy Deadlines letters to the Editor Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior 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 to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com Times reserves the right not to publish letters that include personal attacks or inflammatory language. Letters are solely the opinion of the writer and and click on the advertising link for schedule. not that of the Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing. Editorial Policy The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent Dear Editor, tors — Sen. Linda Sanborn, Rep. Mo accident and built a case (Case #17- errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such Every citizen has a right to vote and Terry, and Rep. Andrew McLean — for G13487) with criminal charges. errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. should be allowed to vote in every supporting this bill. I hope this idea Detective Stephen Rappold deliv- We reserve the right to refuse publication of unsolic- election. That includes primaries, passes in the legislature soon, or that ered the case to the DA’s office. He ited materials. All submissions are subject to editing. which are conducted by the state and we as voters have an opportunity to was certain that the case was solid. Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do not nec- essarily reflect those of the staff or publishers. paid for by all of us as taxpayers. vote on this issue at the ballot box. Unfortunately, the DA’s Office decided Maine’s current system of closed Kim Bailey that murdering a woman and crippling Printing services by Masthead Maine Press, 295 primaries should never have existed a man was not criminal but civil. Gannett Drive, South Portland, ME 04106 and it doesn’t reflect who we are. Dear Editor, On June 4, 2019, Phelan received It’s wrong to keep people from vot- My name is Jean Green and on a four-year license suspension and a ing — to erect barriers that give some November 22, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., my $2000 fine. My mother’s headstone people more voice in our political sys- parents, Richard and Marion Green, cost more than Phelan’s fine. tem than others on the bases of race, were involved in a tragic car accident. On May 28, 2019, police picked gender, wealth, or political affiliation. My mother passed away and my Dad Phelan up in Gorham, transported America’s founding fathers were spent 10 days in ICU at Maine Medical him to Maine Med and found drugs far from perfect. They did not allow Center and was transferred to New on him. He admitted to being a drug their wives to vote, they did not allow England Rehab so he could learn how addict. This information was obtained many poor people to vote, and they to walk and write again. He returned from Gorham Police. sure didn’t allow their slaves to vote. home on December 27, 2017. He will When my father spoke with The DA’s Over time, we’ve fixed our laws to forever be crippled. Office, they informed him that admin- enfranchise more citizens. Kyle Phelan, the driver of the istering the tests to Phelan after the Recently, legislators in Augusta vehicle that hit my parents, had fen- accident was a huge cost to the State considered a bill, LD 211, that would tanyl in his system. After the accident, and were against filing any criminal Now Offering In-House Catering have eliminated Maine’s closed prima- Phelan left the state and went to charges. Why? My father was informed ry law and replaced it with semi-open Massachusetts where he was admit- that Phelan did not have a lawyer and Contact us at: primaries to allow unenrolled voters ted into a rehab. Gorham Police was advised not to get one. Why? Phone: (207) 222-2068 to participate. While the bill did not found him in early 2018, in Sabbatus, I am writing in hopes that someone Email: [email protected] pass, it drew support from a growing ME where he was arrested on drug can help my family, and hoping it saves number of lawmakers. charges. another family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, I am grateful to Gorham’s legisla- Gorham Police investigated the Jean Green and Twitter for the latest happenings

2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 25, 2019 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper BUSINESS PROFILE: SYNCGORHAM Volunteer of Providing a Sense of Community the Year for Remote Workers

Diane Abramson Staff Writer

SYNCGorham is officially open for business. Located at 28 State Street, Photo courtesy of Baxter Memorial Library Suite 1, SYNCGorham features 2,200 square feet of community office space The Friends of Baxter Memorial Library, for remote workers who are looking a membership organization that supports for a low cost, out-of-the-home office the library through members’ dues and option to complete their daily work volunteer activities including sponsoring the tasks. annual Spring Into Summer bash, were on “While working from home pro- hand to honor Friends Volunteer of the Year, motes flexibility and work-life bal- Roger Marchand. Marchand volunteers his ance, it lacks one key ingredient – time to photograph many of the library’s people and community,” said owner events (as well as being a volunteer photog- Rob Woodman. “My research quickly rapher for the Gorham Times). Congratula- showed that remote workers crave tions Roger! the ‘water cooler effect.’ SYNC’s goal is to bring back the ‘water cooler effect’ and provide space for remote Around Town workers to congregate and work.” Nomination papers are now available for Woodman decided to open Photos courtesy of Rob Woodman two positions on the School Committee SYNCGorham after working from SYNCGorham’s new space is open to (3-year terms) and three positions on the home for the past four years. “I remote workers in the area. Owner, Rob Town Council (3-year terms). Completed found myself looking for space out- Woodman, hopes to create a sense of com- nomination papers must be submitted to side of my home because I was miss- munity that at-home workers often crave. the Town Clerk’s office no later than 1:00 ing the community element that you p.m. on September 6. Any registered voter find in most office environments. I of the Town of Gorham who is interested did some research and discovered as foster community engagement out- in running for any of these positions must that a lack of community is one of side of the walls of the space.” submit nomination papers with no less than the biggest cons people who work For Woodman, it was important 35 or more than 50 signatures of persons from home report.” that a portion of all membership who are registered voters of the Town of community conference room, open Woodman went online and imme- fees go into a ‘Sync Chest’ - a fund Gorham. Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at to all members and available to local diately found the office space at 28 used to provide gifts to organizations 222-1670 for more information. State Street for sale. “My vision came within the town of Gorham. “Since community groups who need a space to meet. to life as soon as I saw the posting – my family has lived in Gorham, there The Portland Area Comprehensive Trans- SYNCGorham is located at 28 State a great central location where I could have been local families in need. portation System (PACTS) governing bodies Street, Suite 1. Hours of operation overlap my desire for community Having the ‘Sync Chest’ will provide have been working to set regional priorities are Monday through Friday from 8 in my work life with my desire to a mechanism to set money aside for to focus transportation investments on a.m. to 5 p.m. engage more with the Gorham com- folks in need on a small scale.” building and maintaining the transportation SYNCGorham can be reached at munity in general.” SYNCGorham has six formal office network needed for today and tomorrow. 207-282-4431, by email at syncgor- Although Portland boasts several spaces available for six or twelve Gorham residents and all people living and [email protected], or online at www. coworking spaces, there are fewer as month lease. Additionally, there is working in the region are encouraged to syncgorham.com. you get further away from the city. an open coworking bench space that complete a brief 5 to 10-minute survey at The goal at SYNCGorham “is to fos- can accommodate up to 18 people https://pacts-priorities.metroquest.com. ter a community of ‘sync-ers’ with a daily, available with a quarterly mem- monthly networking meeting as well bership. The space also features a

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 25, 2019 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 BE WELL Gorham to Guatemala Let’s Talk Probiotics… Good bacteria: it’s a thing!

Carolyn Milles If you prefer savory flavors, why not try some fermented veggies? When you think of microorgan- Kimchi and sauerkraut are loaded isms, “health” might not be the first with the good stuff and are an easy thing that comes to mind. After all, way to spice up sandwiches and we have been taught our whole lives salads. For a plant-protein power- that germs make us sick. And while house, try tempeh, which is made some bacteria do promote disease from fermented soybeans. and infection, others can be quite Although we promote the “food good for us. Enter: probiotics. first” approach, if drinks and foods Probiotics are the “good bacte- are not your cup of tea, probiot- ria”—live microorganisms that have ics are also available in supplement special benefits for our bodies. You form. Look for a supplement with may have seen packages at the gro- 10-20 billion live CFUs (colony- cery store touting the probiotic con- forming units), as this dose has tent of certain foods; so, what are shown most beneficial in clinical these products and what can they do trials. Always look for live cultures. Photo courtesy of Kim Meggison for us? Heat and pasteurization tend to Kombu-what?! Have you had your kill the bacteria, which means your Fifth-grade students at Village School worked on a service learning project in which they learned kombucha today? This fermented tea body will not reap the benefits. about Guatemala and created class books about Maine for the Safe Passage students. Shown is served cold and lightly sweetened. Refrigerated probiotics have a shelf with their books are (left to right) front row: Taylor Ernest, Kyren Bettencourt, and Lily White; It is made using a colony of benefi- life of about three to six weeks. back row: Ruby Soule, Luke Willette, and Aiden Cahill. cial yeast and bacteria. The result is Selecting a probiotic with a vari- cultured goodness, with a slightly ety of strains is also important, as Bruce Webb provides educational, vocational, and fizzy, cider-like taste. different strains provide special Contributing Writer social services to over 500 children. Kefir is another beverage to keep benefits. Three well-researched One team from First Parish an eye on. Made similarly to kombu- and important strains to look for Over two consecutive weeks in early Congregational Church included cha, it is fermented milk complete include: Lactobacillus acidophi- March, two teams from Gorham trav- Carol Hardy, Jane Charron, Heather with live cultures. Kefir is available lus, Bifidobacterium longum, and eled to Guatemala to support Safe Bettencourt, Kyren Bettencourt, Bruce in different flavors and tastes like Bifidobacterium bifidum. Passage, a Maine based program that Webb and Linda Webb. A second team liquid yogurt. No matter how you decide to con- works with impoverished families in the from Gorham High School included Prefer to mix your probiotics sume your probiotics, please keep Guatemala City dump. The program, Anna Nelson, Ty Gammon, Jordan in with some granola and berries? in mind that although probiotics started by Yarmouth resident Hanley Bretton, Ryan Reno, Adele Nadeau, Plenty of yogurts today are made Denning in 1999, works with families with active cultures. Continued on Page 10 living in the dump neighborhood, and Continued on Page 10

4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 25, 2019 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Gorham Grad Prevents TOWN/MUNICIPAL Town Council Meeting Drowning at the Border JULY 2019 Jacob Adams Athletic Boosters, for a cross-country Diane Abramson Staff Writer race event behind Narragansett Staff Writer Elementary School on September 14, Michael Mathews (GHS ’09) has Councilor Pratt advised of a Jetport 2019. been honorably serving his country Noise Abatement Committee meeting The Land Use & Development Code for the past ten years in the United in October that he will be attending was amended to clarify the number of States Army as an infantryman. The and asked that any comments or con- dwelling units allowed to be served on backbone of the Army, the infantry are cerns be brought to his attention. a private way. The full amendment can the main land combat force and are Councilor Wilder-Cross reported on be found on the town’s website. responsible for defending our country ways to help asylum seekers (see side- The Town Council unanimously bar for details). voted not to support a resolution to against any threat by land, as well as Photo courtesy of U.S. Northern Command capturing, deploying and repelling Councilor Hager reported about the create a fund for asylum seekers/refu- enemy ground forces. Michael Mathews, right, helped save a Gua- Finance Committee meeting. He noted gees for the purpose of accepting pub- Joining two weeks after his high temalan woman and child on June 20. that revenue is a little bit ahead and lic or private donations. school graduation, Mathews has been spending is behind. The committee The Town Council accepted the deployed to Afghanistan, supporting a lifeline to pull the drowning family is in the process of reviewing rescue Ordinance Committee’s recom- local national forces against Isis, on to safety. billing fees by comparing them to the mendation that no action be taken three separate occasions and spent Lt. Col. Will Canda, commander surrounding communities. The next with amending the Land Use & one tour of duty in Iraq. Over the past 3rd Squadron, 89th Calvary Regiment, meeting will be on August 12. Development Code for food trucks at ten years, Mathews has been stationed praised Mathews and Mueller, Town Manager Paraschak reminded farmer’s markets. at Fort Benning, Fort Hood, Fort Polk, “though we have specific instructions citizens that there are ongoing prob- The Town Manager was autho- Germany, and Italy. to ensure CDP forces are in the lead lems at the Silver Bullet Recycling bins rized to extend the term of the Credit Currently, Army Staff Sgt. Mathews to interact with immigrants crossing around town. The continuous dump- Enhancement Agreement with ODAT is assisting Customs and Border Patrol the border, I made it clear to my sol- ing of trash and non-recyclable items Realty Holdings, Inc. for an additional (CBP) in Texas as a member of the diers that they are authorized in every costs the town money. fifteen years to expire June 30, 2034 3rd Squadron, 89th Calvary Regiment, case to help when they felt human life A renewal Liquor License to was and to provide a 50% reimbursement 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th is at stake.” issued to Southern Maine Community of tax revenue paid on the incremen- Mountain Division. For Mathews, “I’m glad the woman Recreation Center, located at 215 tal value of the property to ODAT On June 20, Staff Sgt. Mathews and and her child are okay. I think it was Narragansett Street. Realty Holdings, Inc. for such a term. 1st Lt. Samuel Mueller were assist- a great victory for the joint U.S. Army- A Large Outdoor Event License This authorization is subject to the ing CBP on the US-Mexico border CBP team.” Echoing Mathews, Mueller was issued to Jason Tanguay, Gorham near El Paso when they observed a praised the heroic action, “my team Continued on Page 6 Guatemalan woman and her child leader reacted decisively and without jump into the canal, attempting to hesitation. Mathews jumped into the cross the border into the United canal in full uniform and boots to States. The canal is used for agricul- help a woman and child in need.” ture irrigation and is an off-shoot of Staff Sgt. Mathews will be retiring the Rio Grande River. from active duty in May. He plans to The canal’s strong currents pulled join the National Guard and looking the woman and child under. Quick for a job in logistics. He misses Maine thinking led Mathews to jump into the and hopes to return to the ocean, water and Mueller to use his shirt as woods, his family, and friends.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 25, 2019 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Town Council Continued from Page 5 final approval of the First Amendment further review by the Town Council. Accident on Rt. 25 Sends to the Town of Gorham ODAT and The full town council meeting Grondin Industrial Park Tax Increment minutes for both meetings are avail- Financing District and Development able on the town’s website at www. Program #2 by the Maine Department gorham-me.org Six People to Hospital of Economic and Community Development. Councilor Pratt recused Ways to Help Asylum Sheri Faber was driving a Ford F-150 pick up himself from the discussion and vote Staff Writer truck, traveling west. He struck a due to a conflict of interest. Seekers 2008 Honda Pilot driven by Michael The Town Council will for- Police responded to Ossipee Trail Bell, 39, which had three juveniles ward amendments to the Cable Courtesy of Town of Gorham (Rt. 25) near Dow Road for a three inside. Bell was also driving west and TV Ordinance to the Ordinance vehicle accident on June 21 at about the impact sent him into the east- Host Homes: Committee for its review and recom- 2:53 p.m. Six people were seriously bound lane where he was struck by The Greater Portland Coalition of Govern- mendation. injured in the accident. Five were a 2019 Nissan Rogue driven by Alissa ments (GPCOG) has created an intake The Town Manager was autho- transported to Maine Medical Center Ricker, 42, of Boca Raton, Florida. rized to negotiate and enter into a email for families across the region that by ambulance. An eight-year-old girl Route 25 was closed for two and a new agreement with the Gorham want to host newly arrived families. If with critical injuries was transported half hours following the accident. Cooperative Preschool for a term not you are interested in hosting, please by LifeFlight. The crash is under investigation by to exceed five years, along with the email [email protected]. Kenneth Morang, 61, of Standish the Gorham Police Department. same conditions as the existing agreement but allowing for subleasing of the Charitable Contributions: building by the Gorham Cooperative Preble Street Resource Center: Food Preschool. donation and preparation Grand Jury Indictments A proposal to increase the cost of Wayside: Food donation and preparation curbside collections trash bag and/ Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project: or tag fees was sent to the Finance Legal Support William Blanchard, 19, of Gorham violating conditions of release on was indicted for manslaughter on charges also brought by Portland PD. Committee. The Salvation Army NNE: Clothing and charges brought by South Portland Jonathan Ebert, 33, of Gorham was The Town Manager was authorized coordination of voluntary items PD. indicted on charges of aggravated to negotiate and enter into a contract The Root Cellar: Clothing distribution Brandon Desjardin, 20, of Gorham assault, domestic violence assault, with RealTerm Energy for the pur- Jewish Community Alliance: Diaper Bank was indicted for unlawful sexual domestic violence terrorizing and chase and conversion of existing street Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition: lights to LED fixtures in the Town of contact, assault, and unlawful sexual violating conditions of release on Community organizing and first responders touching on charges brought by charges brought by Gorham PD. Gorham, to be owned by the Town, The United Way of Greater Portland and report back to the Town Council Gorham PD. Mercy Hospital on recommendations for removal of Joseph Earles, 53, of Gorham was Maine Medical Center redundant lights and/or addition of indicted on charges of burglary, theft new lights in the community. by unauthorized taking, criminal Election Help Other Ways to Help: The Town Council instructed staff to mischief and violating conditions of further research implementing health, Please contact the Greater Portland Coali- release on charges brought by the Are you interested in becoming safety and operational standards for tion of Governments at (207) 774-9891 Portland PD. Earles was also indicted an election worker? The Town of group homes and boarding houses for for more information. in a separate case on charges of theft, Gorham is accepting applications unauthorized use of property and for qualified individuals interested in working at the polling places on election days. For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.gorham- VILLAGE BUILDERS me.org/home/news/election-workers- needed Full Service General Contractor Repairs • Renovations • Additions

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 25, 2019 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SCHOOL Gorham High School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls 2018-19 Grade 9 – High Honors Ryan Bechtel Ambrosia Moore Sophia Kaufman Henry Jensen Marissa Wilson Ashleigh Hotham Mackenzie Yaskula Jacob Dupuis George Allison Owen Begley Dylan Morrell Shannon Lawrence Richard Jiang Wesley Young Erin Hume Jacob Zelmanow Riley Ferrigan Drew Baber Mallorie Bergquist-Guimond Isabella Morrell Zakaria Lembarra Benjamin Johnson Nolan Irish Emma Forgues Lauren Bachner Gisele Berry Jillian Morrill Paula Lorente Gomez Tatiana Jonk Grade 11 – High Honors Sebastien Irish Grade 12 – High Honors Gabriella Gagne Curan Bassingthwaite Landon Bickford Anya Nagle Kylie Mathieson Evan Koenig Anthony Booth Noah Jalbert Maggy Aube Aaron Goschke Erin Castonguay Allison Bishop Hunter Pellerin Emily Paruk Isabelle Kovacs Madison Firmin Katarina Jenkins Maiya Christiansen-Carlson Jeremy Harris Morgan Chapman Brylee Bishop Grace Perreault Alice Peterson Ryan Kratzer Jacqueline Hamilton Cortnie Jones Angelana Darling Joshua Hayward Kayleigh Cloutier Caroline Bishop Ellie Perry Molly Rathbun Katherine Kutzer Paige Hume Sarah Juskiewicz Brittany Desjardin Kasey Jiang Sydney Connolly Connor Callahan William Perry Cassidy Rioux Gabrielle LaBarge Elyssa Johnson Henri Kuntz Brinn Hall Isabella Jones Michelle Darling Nathan Chase Madison Philbrick Erin Sands Joshua Labrie Ethan Mercier Lucas LaMontagne Autumn Heil Spencer Keating Katherine Dupuis Ainsley Christianson Abrahim Rabbani Bailey Wentworth Sophie Lachance Abigail Miller Brittney Landry Mackenzie Holmes Evelyn Kitchen Hailey Edwards Hunter Connors Samuel Reasoner Mason Laskey Abigail O’Brien Haley Lowell Aaron Jones Libby Knudsen Madeline Fadrigon Calvin Cummings Courtney Rent Grade 10 – Honors Maya Lee Camden Sawyer Nolan McCullough Kate Larkin Abigail Leonard Andrew Farr Kaitlyn Cushing Vanessa Russell Luke Adams Nevin Libby Madisen Sweatt Peyton Morton Matilda McColl Trevor Loubier Annie Frey Sadie Cyr Evan Russo Dawson Allen Tess Libby Samuel Waggoner MacAllister Moss Lydia McCrillis Preston Mahaney Bryce Gunn Aiden Dever Brandon Sadowski Aidan Bell Griffin Loranger Cameron Myles Libby Mitchell Isaac Martel Madisson Hatch Quinn Doyle Brady Sawyer Madeline Berry Natetra Ly Grade 11 – Honors Jillian Nichols Katherine O’Donnell Rowan McDaniel Kiara Hodge Sarah Duff Arzou Sayed Corey Blake Bode Meader Ethan Allen Hannah O’Connell Olivia Paruk Harris Milliken Stephanie Labrie Sadie Dyer Thaddeus Shain Jordan Blakeslee Cadence Mercado Grace Andrews Samuel Orlando Anna Rathbun Hailey Morrill Alexandra Light Abigail Emerson Kyle Skolfield Logan Butler Olivia Michaud Daniel Bachner Kyle Ouillette Simon Roussel Thomas Nelson Elisabeth Loranger Zachary Emmons Hannah Spickel Carrier Beck Kaylyn Migliorini Carson Battaglia Emma Owens Callie Russell Rose O’Brion Bryce Lumbert Olivia Falagario William Stein Haley Crosby Oliver Milliken Elizabeth Blanchard Cole Perreault Leah Scontras Grace Perron Anya Mazaris-Atkinson Asa Farley Emma Stevens River Cummings Kathryn Morin Laura Bolduc Marin Perry Sara Slager Samuel Pocock Andrea Mitchell Samuel Farr John Sutton Michael Darasz Murray Molly Jordan Bretton Ava Pitman Sarah Stevens Alice Riiska Emma Mullin Jillian Feyler Jacob Tatom Hayden Desmond Adele Nadeau Westley Brinegar Lauren Preis Erin Wentworth Samantha Robichaud Alexandra Myles Breshia Flett Colby Tucker Robert Dowdle Grant Nadeau Jessica Burgess Ryan Reno Brooke Woodbury Samantha Rockwell Anna Nelson Elizabeth Frey Sarah Valeriani Andrew Duncan Emmeline Nelson Haley Burns Andrew Rent Melanie Wright Hallie Shiers Julia Ordway Nikolas Gagne Dylan VonderHaar Vinh Duong Liam Nickerson Neila Cairnduff Peter Richards Bruce Wyatt Jacob Sladen Abigail Ouellette Maya Garand Nicole Walker Aidan Enck Ian Obrey Margaret Caruso Seth Richardson Caelyn Smith Phoebe Richards Charles Gay Morgan Walton Grace Flynn Brooke Phillips Lane Charlton Margaret Rimkunas Grade 12 – Honors Katelyn Smith Quentin Riiska Riley Grant Jacob Weisman Paige Fogg Matthew Phinney Colby Christakis Carly Rioux Isis Adams Daniel Spiller Benjamin Shields Kylie Green Quentin Wise Gracie Forgues Alexander Pierson Julie Cooper Gianna Romatis Sarah Baxter Mariah Stout Clara Shvets Rachel Gross Campbell Fowler Caitlin Randall Emily Crepeau Kendall Smith Kyren Bettencourt Ian Stultz Alexandra Waterman Brooke Guimond Grade 10 – High Honors Sophie Gagne Braedyn Richardson Kasey Cummings Ursula Steiner Aaliyah Biamby Logan Swift Megan Wentworth Sydney Haskell Grace Bradshaw Lydia Gaudreau Morgan Roast Garrett Devoe Veronica Steiner Courtney Brent Grace Terry Violet Wilson -Wood Ethan Ho Sierra Cummings Brandon Gordon Devin Robichaud Faith Dillon Javin Stickney Brian Bunker Sarah Walker Elijah Wyatt Abigail Houp Ava Dolley Stephen Graham Eva Rodrigue Meredith Donisi Julia Sturgis William Burns Ethan White Megan Young Gannon Kuntz Emily Duncan Brayden Harjula Treyton Rosario Ryan Doughty Andrew Tinkham Mackenzie Buteau Bryce Womack Kyle Landry Julia Edwards Devyn Harrington Sophia Sawyer Molly Eaton Kiana Tracey Caitlin Chasse Mackenzie Young Grade 9 – Honors Ian Luciano Nathan Eichner Hannah Heady Delaney Seed Ryan Gaudreau Katrina Tugman Brandon Cummings Colin Albert Annika Mankin Sydney Fox Reed Henderson Gage Sjostedt Lauren Green Lydia Valentine Joseph Curesky Natalya Asali Daniel McKeage Mary Gawlick MacKenna Homa Cody Smith Lauren Bryce Gurney Isabella VanZandt Ryan DeSanctis Noah Badeau Aidan Meredith Steacy Hakizimana Amalia Ionta Madigan Thibodeau Sophie Hemingway Alana Weed Grace DiPhilippo Brett Barney Sophia Michaud Riley Johnson Leah James Alison Walker Maeve Higgins Monica Willey Caroline Dowdle Gorham Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls 2018-19 Grade 6 – High Honors Elizabeth Bennett Kailynn Herrick Aidan Smith Julia Wareham Brooke Farquhar Erica Nygren Grace Johnson Jude Huckaby Sofia Andrade Hermione Bissonnette Aurora Hines Alison Smith Anna Yahwak Sophia Fates Samuel Parenteau Trevin Macomber Josephine James Whitney Ball Connor Brown Violet James Owen Spera Abigail Fecteau Haden Pelletier Kaci Mollison Braeden Johnson Emily Beal Jakob Buckley William Johnson Reis Stamaris Grade 7 – Honors Nolan Feyler Jenna Pequinot Sarah Rathbun Eden Johnson Abigail Chamberlin Laura Burt Kuba Kaczmarek Lily Stone Cole Allen Lydia Fluet Paige Perreault Rylee Tenuta Elizabeth Keil Ashley Connolly Abigail Capponi Jack Karlonas Lilly Taylor Kate Auricchio Aiden Fortier Simeon Pillsbury Samantha Kovacs Isabelle Cook Caleb Carrier Brooke Kazimer Alyssa Tetrault Gabriel Badeau Elizabeth Gay Alec Pouliot Grade 8 – Honors Quinn Lachance Patrick Downey Joshua Cenate Parker Lafortun Denali Tetrault Tyler Bartick Kaylee Gonneville Thomas Pritchard Benjamin Allison Alexis Landry Gwyneth Dubail Olivia Cherry Faith Lara Payton Thibodeau Dylan Bauer Natalie Haskell Makayla Quintal Hayden Anderson Erin Lawrence Emily Fadrigon Christopher Chesebro Jeffrey Legere II Madison Tibbals Emily Bennett Emerson Homa Zoie Rand Avery Andrews Jacob Lehmann Hadley Foster McKenzie Coldwell Adam Lembarra Lily Tukey Nathan Bergquist-Guimond Samantha Hutchinson Brayson Reed Emelia Bailey Kevin Luo Meghan Gendron John Copperberg Joseph Leskowsk Ethan Verrill Moortada Beshir Zachary Irish Marissa Reno Ava Bryant Savannah Lyon Ava Googins Timothy Curtis Rebekah Libby Elijah Whitehead Hannah Bickford Anthony Jordan Lily Rubin Christian Butler Aedan MacDougall Bailey Hatch Katelyn Cyr Benjamin Mason Sarah Wilcox Chloe Blanchard Eleanor LaBarge Ethan Sadowski Klarha Cajuste Sofia Mankin Sophie Kaczmarek Cecelia Dellosso Chafek Matta Madisson Willey Claire Boudreau Cruise LaBrie Logan Sargent Hannah Caron Kate Martin Kathryn LaPierre Riley Dever Jack Mazaris-Atkinson Logan Wilson Elsie Bradshaw Lily LaClair Olivia Sawyer Lexi Caron Hannah O’Reilly Lucas LeGage Anastasia Dolley Samuel Merrow Alauna Worden Jackson Brassard Jackson Landry Brayzel Smith Justin Chasse Lucas Ouillette Kayla McLean Lucia Dubail Emma Miramontes Macey Brenner Aidan Lee Caden Smith Junbei Chen Mikaela Pellerin Natalie Miner Andre Dube Elizabeth Morey Grade 7 – High Honors Amber Bretton Montana Leslie Cole Smith Jasper Crane Claudia Peterson Timothy Nagle Holden Edenbach Ryan Morrill William Armstrong Addison Canty Meryk Lewellen Ava Spitzinger Annie Cunningham Madyson Quimby Payson Plummer Gavin Edwards Wyatt Nadeau Luke Burns Camryn Caruso Ezekiel Lockman Kyleigh Staples Patrick Cyr Tyler Reynolds Julia Reed Makayla Edwards Caira Nobert Andria Cloutier Ethan Castonguay Corey Lorfano Jonathan Stein Angela Dellasala Lauren Rioux Sarah Rosingana Gabrielle Evans Amelia Olaru Thomas Curtis Elijah Castro Jack Luciano Brooklyn Tarbox Zoe Diffin Keira Rosario Evelyn Rush Joshua Faatz Brooke Piawlock Giselle Doucette Gage Cathcart Channitra Ly Nicholas Tinkham Quinn Dillon Abigail Rosingana Victoria Sands Brent Files Kyle Poillucci Ella Downing Zoe Coleman James McColl Landon Turgeon Maeve Donnelly Lillian Ruane Brooklyn Sandstrom Mason Finck Claire Rancourt Anna Dumais Dakoda Coyne Lily McDonald Logan Vail Jonah Doucette Kate Sands Natalie Smith Piper Forgues Brooklinn Randall Taylor Farr Rita Cummings Gabriel Michaud Noah Vaughn Madeline Downey Brady Smith Brooke Stevens Lauren Fredette Hailey Rickett Summer Gammon Kalin Curtis Lillian Miner Jocelyn Verrill Owen Dugas Alexandra Sutton Eliot Verry-Gardella Griffin Gammon Abigail Rogers Addison Harjula Aidan D’Ambrosio Jacob Mora Reilly Walsh Abby Fiore Damien Taylor Vanessa Walker Sherry Garnett Celia Roy Noah Kennedy Jack Decrow Caroline Morrell Makenna Wheeler Rylan Flagg Megan Wentworth Cameron Gasbarrone Sarah Sanborn Ashton Leclerc Alexis Deschaine Jackson Morrell Izak Young Noah Flynn Elizabeth Willette Grade 6 – Honors Layla Gillihan Juliet Sargent Aislyn McLean Grace Desmond Amy Morin Ty Gammon Hailee Willey John Adams Ella 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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 25, 2019 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 Gorham Staff Moving on to Next Chapter She also hopes to have some time to for help before they have a problem and Compiled by Andrea Morrell directory/information operator (no pursue some hobbies, such as playing working it out on their own. School News Editor computers back then), an assembly line the piano, visiting rock quarries, and She will miss the students, the fami- worker putting together cars (Detroit carving stones. lies, and her colleagues. Working with As another school year wrapped up, girl), and a live-in governess (with a Maryanne children is why she got into the profes- the Gorham School Department said blue starched uniform) right here in Connolly, known sion; the relationships with the families goodbye this year to a principal, teach- Maine (among other jobs) before she as the “Popcorn and colleagues is a bonus. ers, and a director after many years of finally got her degree in 1982. Lady” for many In retirement, the first thing she may employment. We wish them good luck Since 1982, she has worked in a few years, is retiring have to get used to is the transition off in retirement. different districts in Maine, as well as from Narragansett of a school schedule since she has been Sue Adams- at a private school. But the common Elementary on that schedule since she was in first Thompson is thread, no matter what educational School as the grade. Her plans include being with her retiring from body, is the K-2 setting. This is where teacher of the K-5 family (no more paperwork Sundays), Village Elementary she believes learning to read, reading to Functional Life Photo credit LifeTouch volunteering in the schools with her School as a third- discover, learning to write, and finding Skills Program, grandchildren and in Gorham, and vol- grade teacher a voice truly begins. It is the foundation after teaching in unteering on the Barbara Bush unit or after looping with for literacy and also where she found that position for 25 years. rocking the babies in the nursery at the her class from last a place that nourished her appetite for Twenty-four of those years have been hospital, taking care of herself, and lots year to finish out Photo credit LifeTouch the discovery process, as well as her at Narragansett with one year at Village of knitting and relaxing for a bit. 28 years of work- passion/obsession for multidisciplinary when the K-5 configuration first started, Michelle ing in Gorham. Previously, she was a teaching practices. before the program was moved back Lesperance is second-grade teacher. Over her career, The years at Great Falls was among to Narragansett. Originally, it was a 1-2 retiring as a first- she has taught Kindergarten, first grade, the best ever in her career. Because Multi-age Inclusion Program, but grade grade teacher second grade and third grade. of the kind support and humor from levels have changed over the years. She at Great Falls During her teaching career, she many, she never felt like her “last worked at Spurwink School for 15 years Elementary ran the swimming program in Cape years as an educator” felt like a job; it prior to the transition to Gorham. School, after Elizabeth, taught summer school in remained a career and a place she con- Connolly graduated from the teaching in Cape Elizabeth, worked for Connections tinued to grow and learn. She would University of Maine at Farmington in Gorham for the for Kids for five years, and volunteered like people to know that this strength, 1978 with a B.S. in special education past 16 years. She Courtesy of Michelle as a coach for Girls on the Run for six dedication, humor and grace matters. with a concentration in emotional dis- first fell in love Lesperance years. It creates a place where kids thrive, but turbance. She then received her M.Ed. with teaching Adams-Thompson went to Hillsdale that exists in many elementary schools in 1987 from USM with a degree in back in high school (1975) when she College in Michigan and got her teach- because most teachers are strong and exceptionality. was working in a Montessori preschool ing certification from the University of dedicated. It is the kindness, humor, Watching a child be able to believe in and fell in love with teaching. She loved Southern Maine in Gorham (USM). and grace that create a thriving culture him- or herself and achieve something watching the discovery process and still The most rewarding part of her that kids and staff can thrive. She would they have been working on and seeing does. career has been the relationships with like to thank everyone who truly shower the pride in their accomplishment has Her travels took many turns before the children that she has taught and these qualities on others. been one of the most rewarding parts she graduated with a double major: coached over the years. She will miss As of right now, Lesperance plans to of her career. It could be walking down special education and early elemen- the kids the most. volunteer at Hospice and an elementary Her summer plans are to travel and the hall independently, doing the mon- tary education from Michigan State visit her children who live out of state. key bars on the playground, or asking University. 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8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 25, 2019 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper Gorham Staff Continued from Page 8 school and maybe a part-time job in Language Learners. She also plans to Chamber Singers Reunite a bookstore to supplement her travel travel and enjoy her gardens. And she Lydia Valentine account. She is saving for that bucket would like to find a way not to hiber- GHS Student Intern list and one of those spots is Tasmania. nate in the winter. She wishes heartfelt best wishes and Anne Stuart is retiring from Village The school year had just ended blessings to all to keep the torch of Elementary School after teaching but there was still one more concert. inquiry burning. third grade for the past seven years. Gorham High School (GHS) Chamber Robert Riley is retiring as principal Before that, she taught first grade at Singers is the highest choral group at of Gorham Middle School, a position Narragansett School for 15 years and the high school and takes part in many he held for the past 12 years. Prior to one year at Village when it went K-5. extra activities like caroling and the his time in Gorham, he spent six years Before becoming a classroom teacher, graduation ceremony. This year the in MSAD #49 in Fairfield, Maine. For she was an ed tech for two years at group added something new to the ros- four years, he was the assistant princi- Narragansett. ter - a GHS Chamber Singers Reunion pal and athletic director for Lawrence She has had the opportunity to Concert on June 21. Junior High School. His final two years hold a variety of positions while “It was great to get reacquainted with at Lawrence were as principal. Prior to working in the district. She hosted those people from my student teaching that, he taught social studies at Saco many ETEP interns and other student experience and it was also very exciting Middle School for seven years. teachers, has been a team leader for to see my own recent alums and recon- He received his Bachelors from the many years, participated in a variety of nect,” said Mathew Murray, current Photo credit Roger Marchand University of New England and his curriculum committees, has been a peer GHS Choral Director. Masters in Ed Administration from USM. mentor to new teachers, hosted high Along with Murray, former direc- Thirty-four former members of the Gorham Riley has most enjoyed working school alt ed programs in her first-grade tors Chris Peterson and Darrell Chamber Singers joined two former direc- with, and teaching young people. He classroom, and hosted a literacy-based Morrow each taught and directed three tors, Darrell Morrow (1997-2009) and Chris will miss the daily interaction with the program with alt ed high schoolers with songs. Students and teachers from over Peterson (1990-1997), as well as the pres- students as he could actually see them her third graders. three generations of classes combined ent director of the group, Matt Murray (Since change daily. To have the privilege of She has also served on interview to sing a program filled with each direc- 2009), for a reunion concert on June 21. being able to witness their growth, and committees to hire new teachers/ tor’s style. to have a hand in helping them shape admins in the district and worked on Songs included “Zombie Jamboree,” “I had worked with these students their future, was very rewarding. assessments committees. She is a strong “Operator,” and “Omnia Sol.” The during my student teaching experience His immediate plans are to travel to supporter of the Gorham Teachers concert ended with a favorite classic, and while we chatted after the concert, see his three grandchildren and spend Association (GTA), having been “Jabberwocky.” The singers all grabbed the idea of a reunion came up. From some good quality time with them. her school’s rep for many years props, including a GHS mattress sale there, another alum started contacting Kate Rotroff and has also participated in negotiat- sign, to add to the exciting choreogra- people on Facebook and it just took off is retiring as ing the GTA teacher’s contract several phy of the song. from there.” Gorham’s Adult times. Murray credits a group of Chamber Murray hopes to continue this tra- Education direc- Stuart received both her bachelor’s Singers from 1998-2001 with the organi- dition with concerts about every five tor, a position and master’s degrees from USM. The zation of the concert. years. she’s held for 20 most rewarding part has been the teach- years. For the past ing. She has had the privilege to work two years she has with hundreds of Gorham’s children Editor’s Note: The following is being rerun to correct information originally provided also been director over the years, and it is not always what to the Gorham Times. in Westbrook. Courtesy of Kate Rotroff she taught them, but what they taught Before coming her. Being a teacher has been an incred- to Gorham, she worked for 11 years ible life experience for her. Cheverus as an education specialist in the rehab She has also worked with many tal- department at Maine Medical Center. ented teachers and admins that have She was tasked with training special mentored her whether they know it or Graduate education teachers how to develop not. She has always loved going to work Courtesy of supported employment opportuni- each morning in anticipation of what Cheverus High School ties for students with disabilities. She the new day will bring, some days were worked with teachers in Cumberland, better than others but each one mean- William Zidle, son of Matthew and Janet Aroostook, and Washington counties. ingful in its own way. She feels Gorham Zidle, graduated magna cum laude on She also worked as a senior human ser- has wonderfully supportive and caring June 3 at Merrill Auditorium and will attend vices counselor at Youth Opportunities parents and she has been lucky to work Rochester Institute of Technology. He was a in Portland for nine years. with many of them. member of the All-Academic Team Baseball. Rotroff has a M.S. in adult education As for retirement, her grandboys and and a B.A. in history. her almost 11-year-old son will keep her Without question, the best part of very busy. As a former foster parent and her job has always been the direct work having adopted a child from the foster NEXT Is your well water she has done with learners. She has care system, she would like to become clean? especially enjoyed learning about differ- an advocate to promote positive change GORHAM ent cultures from the English Language in the foster care system. She is also TIMES Learners. She will miss her co-workers planning on substituting to get her 1 IN 3 MAINE HOMES HAVE and the students. teacher’s fix. DEADLINE: In retirement, she will continue WELL WATER CONCERNS Note: Photos of Riley and Stuart not to work in some way with English Be sure your water is safe. provided to the Gorham Times. 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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 25, 2019 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 Food Forests Continued from Page 1 temps stop them from raking out, town who leapt at the opportunity Summer Music Series mulching and planting the island in to showcase and maintain them as front of the Little Falls Activity Center Gorham’s “Edible Main St.” July 30: Don Campbell Trio Parking is available along South on Acorn Street with a large variety of The wooden planters are located August 6: TBD Street or in the Gorham Municipal perennial edibles available to all. throughout the Village and are open Parking lot. Concerts will be moved On June 8, the second food forest to everyone for harvest. Each planter All concerts are at the Gazebo next inside to Shaw Gym in the event of was created at Phinney Park on South has a theme to help complete a dish to Baxter Memorial Library from 6:00- rain. Check the Gorham Recreation Street. In addition, twenty four mov- with one stop. For a guide of partici- 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic, a blanket or facebook and website for details. able planters, constructed by Daniel pating businesses, visit the Gorham chair, and enjoy the show. Bachner and his fellow Boy Scouts as Edible Main St and Food Forest part of Bachner’s Eagle Scout proj- Facebook page. ect, were assembled with vegetables A third phase is still being finalized Senior Tax Assistance Continued from Page 1 donated by local farms. The planters but will likely involve an event this one person the limit is $58,613, for two rebate. Benefits will range from $200 were placed at businesses around fall. people $66,994, three people $75,375, to $500 with applicants with lower and $83,700 for four. income receiving the most relief. Applicants must attach copies of Decisions on eligibility and benefits Be Well Continued from Page 4 their 2018 tax filing, or if they do not will be made by the Town Clerk’s don’t usually have side effects, if any depression or anxiety: Weak immu- file taxes, other forms that document office and are final, but may be new food or supplement causes you nity; Skin conditions; Inflammation income. There can only be one appli- appealed to the Town Council. gastrointestinal distress, discontinue –studies suggest that probiotics can cation per household. In addition to The Senior Property Tax Assistance it. Remember—listen to your body; be used to treat a disturbed gut tax filings, applicants must include Ordinance can be read online by foods affect everyone’s digestion dif- microbiome, which in turn decreases a copy of one form of identification, clicking on Ordinances on the town ferently. inflammation leading to depressive such as a drivers license, MaineState website. Seniors who have questions What can probiotics do for my disorders. I.D., or passport. Applicants who are or need assistance in completing the health? The science shows that these Whether you have a history of renters are to attach a copy of their application should call 222-1671 or cultures may help alleviate unpleas- digestive issues, are using antibiot- lease as well. email [email protected] to ant symptoms of digestive disorders ics, or just want to promote general Application does not guarantee a schedule an appointment. (namely diarrhea), enhance diges- wellness, choosing to consume pro- tion of food and absorption of nutri- biotics is a healthful way to nourish ents, provide oral health benefits, your body. It is also important to Gorham to Guatemala Continued from Page 4 and perhaps even prevent viruses know that probiotics feed off of pre- like the common cold by enhancing biotics, also known as fiber, which Grant Nadeau and Victoria Reynolds. in Antigua, a beautiful, colonial city. immune function. acts as fertilizer for a healthy gut. Go Although the trip lasted only seven From there, they traveled 25 miles to Although most people can ben- ahead, show it some love. days for each team, the preparation was the city daily on a bus provided by the efit from the use of probiotics, they extensive and involved the wider com- project. The two support teams assisted can be especially important if you Carolyn Milles, RDN, LD is munity. At Village School, teacher Kim classroom teachers, participated in a third-generation dietitian struggle with any of the following: Meggison organized a service learning school activities, helped with administra- who believes life is for project in which the fifth grade classes tive tasks, and met with families to learn Antibiotic use; GI dysfunction or living, not restricting. She learned about Guatemala and created more about the culture of Guatemala. discomfort – this includes but is happily serves individuals not limited to bloating, gas, consti- in their journeys to nourish, class books about Maine for the Safe The days started with an hour-long pation, diarrhea, and acid reflux; move, create balance and Passage students. Gorham High School commute to the city, followed by a day Low energy; Mood disorder, like be well in the Gorham area. Spanish students then translated the packed with activities led by the Safe books so that the children in Guatemala Passage staff, and then a return com- could read them. Gorham students and mute back to Antigua. Each evening, the faculty also donated money to purchase teams ate together at a restaurant select- school supplies for the Guatemalan stu- ed by their team coordinator where they dents. had a chance to review the events of the Noted Gorham children’s book day and prepare for the next day. author, Cathy Falwell, donated bi-lingual During their limited free time, mem- copies of her books to Safe Passage bers had options to hike a nearby volca- which were delivered to the school in no and cook marshmallows on hot lava, Guatemala – a much appreciated gift for visit a coffee plantation to learn about children with limited resources. free trade coffee, shop for colorful The entire church community at First native fabrics, or visit a local waterpark Parish Church was involved for nearly with some of the Safe Passage teens. a year in raising funds for Safe Passage Upon their return, team members through their Music on a Mission ini- commented that the experience had tiative. Three events were held during been “eye opening,” “amazing,” “unfor- the fall to help raise a donation for the gettable,” and “challenging.” Participants program. remarked that the experience was truly Preparations by individual team mem- inspirational and that, by stepping into bers included obtaining passports, buy- another culture, they had gained a bet- ing airline tickets, getting vaccinations, ter appreciation for their own lives in practicing Spanish, reading about the Gorham. The trip also gave team mem- history of Guatemala, and learning more bers a greater incentive to get more about the requirements of the program. involved in efforts to help people from While in Guatemala, the teams stayed other cultures.

10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | July 25, 2019 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper SPORTS One Door Closes and Another Opens for Gorham Hockey Player - Austin Violette

Destiny Cook daily. A sure sign of winter approach- sion to move away from the comfort Sports Editor ing is the flooding of their lawn to of his hometown and its fans. For two form the Olympic-sized ice rink. A rink seasons he played for the Northern where Austin, his brother Spencer, and Cyclones (Hudson, NH) 16U and 18U Austin Violette (GHS ’16) was a local many friends, would skate from dawn Tier I AAA program. He then played hockey player who had aspirations to dusk. juniors closer to home in Exeter, NH of playing at the highest level until a “The late nights under the lights with Seacoast Spartans Prep. career-ending head injury crushed his with my buddies will always be the He said Gorham High School was dreams. Fortunately for Violette, that’s good times I think of right away. Those very supportive of his decision by not the end of his hockey story. nights that are so cold you can’t feel helping him choose online courses, Before I get into that, I want to share your toes but your jackets are off and eventually assisting him when he a personal story about Violette. He because you are sweating,” he said. He transferred back to graduate with his played baseball on my son Seth’s Babe also spent many late nights out there class. “Most people don’t understand Photo credit Maine Mariners Ruth team. As the kids showed up by himself. that hockey world and how the sport is for the games and before the coaches Violette has been skating for as long so much different than others. I knew Austin Violette, seated middle, continues arrived, Violette would gather the team as he can remember. As the baby of the from a young age, growing up in a honing his skills with the Maine Mariners. to begin stretching. Seth was, let’s say, family, he remembers being “dragged” small town in Maine, that I would have A month or so into his season, a “spirited” child; while he loved play- to his brother’s games. It was inevi- to move away from home to be able Violette said he received a minor hit. ing baseball, he could sometimes be table, he jumped on board and he said to play hockey at the highest level pos- Unfortunately, his head was so fragile silly. Prior to one game, as Violette was hockey became the center of his life. sible for myself,” said Violette. that it resulted in a very serious head gathering the team, Seth was not pay- Violette played for the Gorham Rams Going into those unknown waters injury. ing attention. Violette calmly walked Varsity Hockey team during his first was scary. He lived with a host fam- “The next year was very difficult for over to him and said, “Come on two years of high school. He shared, ily who would be a part of his family myself and my family. From doctor Seth” and patiently guided him to the “I think the best thing about playing forever. He met teammates who would appointments, to the mental changes, group. It was what he didn’t do that for my town, and something that some become like brothers to him. He and even health-related problems, my impressed me. He didn’t just ignore may take advantage of, was playing in formed many relationships, with one in whole world was flipped upside down him, nor did he yell at or humiliate front of family and friends who have particular that would help him get to in a matter of moments,” he shared. him. seen me grow up my whole life.” where he is today. He was feeling lost, when months It was one of those moments that I One of his favorite memories One day Violette was playing hockey knew I had to share with his parents was when the Rams unseated the and living his dream, and the next it Continued on Page 12 and the coach. As parents, we see a Greeley Rangers (two time Class B was over. “Everything came to an end lot. Sadly, we tend to hear the nega- Champions) to win the Western Maine really fast. I understood my situation tive more than the positive, and I felt Championship in front of a packed going into my last season and I was the maturity and leadership Austin Colisee. willing to have to deal with the conse- displayed that day at his young age was After his sophomore year, at the age quences that would come from con- important. I’m sharing this because of 15, Austin made the difficult deci- tinuing my playing career.” just a few years later, Violette had some important decisions to make. Decisions that took a maturity many kids his age could not handle. I have lived in Gorham for over 18 years and I drive by the Violette home

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 25, 2019 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 Gorham Runners Excel in Recent Races In the Zone Compiled by Destiny Cook Portland, Gorham resident Anthony Sports Editor Chase (GHS ’18) placed third out of 3,500 runners in the half mara- The Gorham 4-Miler took place thon. His time was 1:17:09. Former on June 20 and the proceeds went Gorham resident Jesse Orach (GHS to the Stephen G. Ward Memorial ’12) placed first in the 5K with a Scholarship. The winner for the time of 14:55:5, nearly 30 seconds men’s division, Thomas Nelson, and ahead of the second-place finisher. the winner for the women’s division, The Stephen Ward 9/11 Memorial Alexis McCoy, both donated their 5K will be held on September 8. cash winnings to the scholarship If you would like to learn more Photo credit Patti Chase fund. Nelson was the 2019 scholar- or register for the race, visit their Gorham’s Anthony Chase, far left, placed ship recipient. Facebook page. third at the Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon At the Shipyard Old Port Half on June 22. Marathon and 5K on June 22 in

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Austin Violette Continued from Page 11 Aaja Jalbert (GHS ’22) continues her domi- before the Maine Mariners (Portland’s help the coaches by live clipping the into coaching on the professional nation of youth darts. Not only is she the two professional hockey team) season games. He then began to come in on level, he takes in everything they say time ADO National Youth Champion, she is was set to begin, he got a call from days before games to pre-scout the and learns something new everyday. now the 2019 Winmau 501 Youth National the head coach, Riley Armstrong. Mariner’s next opponent to help cre- Hockey has given Violette so many Champion, which was held in Deerfield Armstrong was one of those con- ate the pregame meeting video with great memories and friendships. “A Beach, Florida last month. nections Violette made when he left Armstrong. “I started to go to road life without hockey is not the life for Gorham. He had skated with him and games and road trips and before I me,” he shared. He would like to fur- played for him on the U18 team. knew it, I was going into the rink ther his career in hockey as much as Armstrong knew what hockey every day and going everywhere with he can. “Growing up, it’s every kid’s Sports Etc. meant to Violette and simply asked the team,” said Violette. dream to work/play in the NHL. My GP NEMBA (Greater Portland New England him if he wanted to be involved He continued to take on more dream never died, it just took a little Mountain Bike Association) announced that again. Violette couldn’t say “yes” fast responsibility as time went on and curve, but it is still alive and well.” Action Sports Construction was chosen to build enough. now sits with the team on the bench When asked what advice he would the pump track in Gorham. Action Sports is “Not knowing what I was getting during games. He shared, “Riley had give to young children just starting on based out of California and has built about 200 myself into I just knew I would do me get up to the board and draw out their hockey journey, Violette shared, pump tracks all over the world, including one whatever it was and work my tail off and explain some drills to the guys. “Enjoy every time you get to suit up for Google. A pump track is a closed-loop trail to get hockey back in my life and to Bohnsey (assistant coach Anthony and play the game you love. I know circuit made of a series of banked turns and keep it there for as long as I can,” he Bohn) and I would run morning it sounds like a cliché, but you never “rollers,” which are best understood as smooth, said. skates with the defensemen and skate know when it will be your last time raised bumps. The loop is designed to be ridden Violette is currently the Video our scratches.” being able to play. Life can change in by “pumping” your bike with your upper body Coach for the Mariners. He started He feels lucky to be around the a blink of an eye, but I truly believe while minimizing pedaling. Construction of the out part-time on home game days to coaches; as a young guy trying to get everything happens for a reason.” pump track will begin on September 23.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Biweekly Community Newspaper | July 25, 2019 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 Community Continued from Page 13 Abigail Hayes, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME The Gorham Lions will hold their 12th annual Car Show on Sunday, July 28, at Gorham Sophia Hendrix, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME High School, with no charge for spectators. Cars start arriving at 6:30 a.m., and trophies are Isabelle Jackson, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME presented at 1:30 p.m. Food is provided by the Troop 73 Boy Scouts. FMI 929-9182. Kaitlyn Jodoin, University of Maine, Orono, ME Mia Kaufman, University of Maine, Orono, ME Hop in a canoe or kayak and spend a warm summer morning on a guided paddle to explore Shelby Leach, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA the nature and history of the Presumpscot River with Presumpscot Regional Land Trust on Jennifer Loublier, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The group will be meeting at the Lincoln Street Erica Mallory, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Ice Rink landing in Westbrook, where boats will be available to borrow. This event is hosted by Paige Mallory, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook Recreation and Conservation Commission, and Samuel Matey, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Friends of the Presumpscot River. The event is free, but registration is required due to limited Katelyn McKenzie, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME space. To register go to https://www.prlt.org/event-signup-paddling. Jeff McNally II, University of Maine, Orono, ME Emily Michaud, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME The West Gorham Union Church is having a Blueberry Jamboree on Saturday, August 10, Cody Mower, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date is Sun. Aug. 11). Event includes a bake sale, a picnic lunch, Taylor Nygren, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH yard games, and a live music jam (bring instruments). 190 Ossipee Trail, Gorham, (Route Ethan Orach, University of Maine, Orono, ME 25, 3 miles west of Gorham village.) Colby Parker, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Christina Paul, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME The Hope Haitian Choir Tour 2019 will be in Gorham on Wednesday, August 14, at 7 Kyle Peoples, University of Maine, Orono, ME p.m. at Cressey Road Church with their exceptional voices and energetic dancing. This non- Taylor Perkins, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME traditional choir of 14 youth under the direction of Barb House of Boothbay, Maine is touring Emma Pierce, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME the Eastern U.S. from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Free. FMI 839-3111 Julie Pike, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Karis Pillsbury, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL The Gorham Food Pantry would like to offer school supplies to its clients over the next Maeve Pitman, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH month as back-to-school shopping can be quite expensive and stressful for many families. Melissa Pluas, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Donations of markers, colored pencils, pens, pencils, etc. and new or gently used backpacks Arianna Quatrano, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME or lunch bags would be appreciated. Mary Margaret Raymond, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Lydia Roberge, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME The Gorham Food Pantry has extended hours through Sept. 26 to receive donations of Bridget Rossignol, Springfield College, Springfield, MA produce from local gardeners. Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays from 5-6:00 Michelle Rowe, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The Pantry is open every Thursday morning from Shannon Second, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Free for Nicholas Schleh, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME Gorham residents in need. Located at 299B Main Street, next to St. Anne’s Church. FMI, Tiffany Schuehle, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME 222-4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org. Damien Smith, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Andrea Stemm, University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center 75 South St is free and Nicola Stepnick, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME available to Gorham residents in need of wheelchairs, shower seats, commodes, walkers, Kristen Stoddard, Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, ME canes, crutches and more. FMI 839-3859, 839-2484, 329-4976, 632-2178, 839-3494, Sydney Stultz, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME 839-3630. Hours are by appointment only with one of the volunteers. If you don’t reach a Colby Sturgis, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI volunteer, leave a message and they will return your call. Christopher Tucker, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Simeon Willey, University of Southern Maine Portland/Gorham/Lewiston, ME LIBRARY NEWS Ashley Woodbury, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Baxter Memorial Library upcoming programs include: Art in the Park for all ages, a great family activity; STEAM for Toddlers (18-36 months) is an exploration into science, technol- OF INTEREST ogy, engineering, art and math; musician Rob Doucette entertains with songs about kind- Jøtul North America, the ness; Couch to 5K Run Meet-ups are for like-minded individuals; the Match Box Challenge Gorham-based producer of gets ages 3-7 engaged in building a race track; the 4-H Summer of Science introduces Norwegian-designed stoves, grades 3-7 to the engineering design process and the science of ocean waters; a calligraphy inserts and fireplaces, has workshop for ages 10-14, ocean story time for ages 3-6 and a seal’s journey from stranding been named Manufacturer of to release with the Marine Mammals of Maine. Check the CALENDAR for the dates and times the Year at the Manufacturers of these programs. Association of Maine (MAME) Summit. The recent event SENIOR PROGRAMS drew more than 250 attendees The Lecky Brown Center’s “ARTrageous Seniors” is offering Open Studio art, with from more than 130 Maine opportunities to try different subjects and media on June 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 9 and companies to Lost Valley Ski 30 during the summer. Bring your own projects to share and work on or jump into a new Area in Auburn to honor the project with the art instructor. Located on the 3rd floor at First Parish Church, 1 Church St in top manufacturers in the state Gorham. FMI: Pam Tiffany, 239-2766 or [email protected]. and set industry priorities. Bret Watson, second from left, is USM NOTES the Jotul NA President. The University of Southern Maine (USM) had 1,333 students named to the Spring Semester and Academic Year Dean’s List, including 33 from Gorham (some students The Atlantic Dance Arts’ Performance may not be listed by request). USM’s Dean’s List students hail from across Maine and the Team is pictured with Jessica Ernest (GHS nation — 21 states and the District of Columbia are represented in this semester’s list, as ’07), front left, on the set of “Chicago” on are seven countries, from Australia to Sweden and several in between. Broadway. Ernest plays Go-To-Hell Kitty and is the understudy for Roxie, one of the leads The Southern Maine Junior Music Academy will present its final camp band concert at in the show. The team, led by owner Mariel McCormack Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The concert, free and Roy (GHS ’07), front center, met some of open to the public, will feature the Junior Music Academy Jazz Band, directed by Kyle Smith, the cast, had a tour of the set, and had the the Junior Music Academy Chorus, directed by Tammy Carusone, and the Junior Music opportunity to perform on a Broadway stage. Academy Concert Band, John Morneau, conductor. Learn more at usm.maine.edu/music In addition to many top five placements, members of the team were awarded Student Tim Ebersold, band director at Gorham High School, will be one of the featured conductors Choreographer of the Year, a $20,000/year of the Casco Bay Wind Symphony at Merrill Auditorium on Tuesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. The Scholarship to Dean College, meetings with suggested donation at the door is $10. The concert is the final concert of the inaugural USM the Belmont Abbey Dance Team recruiter, Conducting Workshop, featuring eight participating conductors, and world-renowned guest and a Commercial Dance Audition. Two of conductor Eugene Migliaro Corporon from the University of North Texas. Learn more at usm. the team’s routines were also selected to re- maine.edu/music compete in a Platinum Circle Dance-Off. The Southworth Planetarium on the Portland campus continues to offer shows through My-FIT-24 has been honored in the second July. Learn more at usm.maine.edu/planet. annual MINDBODY Visionary Awards, given for business excellence in the fitness, beauty and wellness industries. Owners Stacey CLOSE TO HOME and Jesse Coleman will be attending the annual MINDBODY conference in Los Angeles, CA Living Waters Church will hold a Haddock Supper Buffet on Saturday, July 27, beginning later this summer. The conference will include keynote addresses by actress Kristen Bell and at 5 p.m. Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8 Adult, $4 Child, $20 Family. Best-Selling Author Rachel Hollis. FMI 329-0753.

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Did You Know? We are the only 100% locally owned and operated PT clinic in Gorham We provide one on one care in a small, comfortable and friendly atmosphere We get you better in less visits because of our skilled hands on approach Photo credit Kathy Corbett Your out of pocket expenses may be less with us than The North Gorham Public Library received a donation of more than 1,000 books from the estate of treating at a hospital based clinic Edith McCauley, a lifelong resident of White Rock who died last November at the age of 87. Library Coordinator Jennifer Plummer, left, and Pricilla Hopkins, a volunteer working on the project, sorted books to be added to the collection or sold at a book sale on September 14 which will benefit 839-9090 | 381 Main St., Suite 1, Gorham the library. McCauley, an avid reader, was a librarian at the Portland Public Library where she co- founded the Portland Room, a valuable resource for local history.

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