GORHAM, ME — Coffee, along with tea, are one of those “nice to haves” for our clients at the pantry.  If you’re looking for something to drop in the bin this week, we’d love any small containers of ground coffee or tea.  Thanks for providing a little “extra” for our neighbors here in Gorham.

WINDHAM, ME -The Mountain Division Alliance is an advocacy organization whose mission is to work with the nine communities along the Mountain Division Rail corridor, Maine Department of Transportation, and other organizations and stakeholders to create a safe, welcoming, contiguous trail that connects existing paved portions of the trail to provide for active transportation and recreation opportunities from Fryeburg to Portland.

In July 2023 the passage of legislation (LD404) authorized the MaineDOT to remove the rail and plan and construct 31 miles of new trail until rail stretching from Fryeburg to Standish. This presents an opportunity for the Organization to promote the trail to a broader group of people in and outside of Maine to whom we are not as well-known. After considerable discussion and debate, the Board decided to come up with a new name reflecting our singular focus.

Friends of the Mountain Division Trail (FOTMDT) is the new name of the organization effective 1/9/25. “It better reflects our sentiment and commitment to this invaluable Maine state asset and how we will accomplish our new mission and vision” says Doug Smith, President of the organization.

Smith and the Board of FOTMDT invite all members of the public to join us in working toward our vision to have communities along the Mountain Division Line connected by trails that are safe and welcoming for active transportation and recreation, improve the health and well-being of residents and visitors, create economic benefits by attracting tourists and businesses to Southern and Western Maine, and further connect to a network of trails across Maine and beyond.

Please visit our new website and learn more about our advocacy efforts, and how you can support our activities.

WESTBROOK, ME — Join Smiling Hill Farm for our January KISS A CALF and Milk a cow Event. Our event will be held from 1030-12:30.

There will be at least two stations set up for calf visiting. Calves enjoy giving kisses as well as receiving hugs, pats and kisses. Feel free to take a selfie or two.

Our Milk A Cow offers just that, a chance to try your hand at milking. Ravenclaw has participated in this event almost a dozen times now and is a very willing participant. If milking isn’t your style, feel free to talk Harry Potter to her and smile for a selfie.

Our events are by donation. Donations go to providing above and beyond care for our animals year-round.

Smiling Hill Farm

781 County Rd, Westbrook, ME

SCARBOROUGH, ME — Join MePowered Pastries at 174 US-1, Scarborough for a special MLK Day camp where creativity meets kindness! In this one-of-a-kind camp experience, your baker will have the opportunity to make delicious treats, create meaningful art kits, and give back to the community—all while having a blast!

Camp Highlights:

Bake for a Cause: Bakers will get their hands into the dough, baking delicious pastries to take home and share with their friends and families. These sweet creations will also be featured in a bake sale at the MePowered Pastries studio the week following camp to raise money for Maine Needs.

Create Art Kits for Maine Needs: In the spirit of Dr. King’s commitment to service, campers will assemble art kits to donate to those in need. Maine Needs distributes these to kids in our community and sends out many heading into February break. The kits will help bring joy and creativity to others in our community.

Dance Break at Salt Flat: After some fun-filled baking and crafting, campers will take a break and get moving with an energizing dance session at Salt Flat—an hour of dance to stretch and refresh before returning to the camp activities.

Donation Drive: During this day of activities we will be hosting a donation drive for Maine Needs. They are in particular need kids waterproof gloves, kids new underwear, and new or in good condition used children’s boots/shoes (links to purchase these will be added as we get closer to the event). Drop these off when you drop off or pick up your kid and encourage your friends and families to do as well.

Take Home Treats & Good Vibes: By the end of the day, campers will take home a bundle of their own homemade treats and a sense of accomplishment, knowing that they’ve made a difference by helping others.

Join us for a day full of kindness, creativity, and community spirit as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and give back to those in need. We can’t wait to bake, create, and dance with your child!

Important Notes:

Campers will need to bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own!

The camp will run on MLK Day, Monday, January, 20th

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Ages: This class is for ages 4 and up.

Location: 174 US-1, Scarborough Maine

Cost: $135 (this cost includes supplies we will need to make art kits)

Class price includes all ingredients and materials for one kid. We do our best to accommodate kid food allergies and sensitivities. Leave a note at checkout and we will work with you to make sure your kid is able to bake something that works for them.

Please indicate in the notes at checkout:

1. Chef’s name and age

2. Any food allergies

GORHAM, ME — The Town Council Appointments Committee is seeking citizen volunteers for various boards and committees to serve a 3 year term. The board and committee vacancies available are as follows:          

PLANNING BOARD – 3

GORHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION- 3

CONSERVATION COMMISSION – 3

BOARD OF APPEALS – 3

BOARD OF TRUSTEES – BAXTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY – 3

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – 2

FAIR HEARING BOARD – 1

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW – 1

BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION APPEALS – 3

REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE – 2

BOARD OF HEALTH – 1

 If you are interested in applying to serve on any of Town board and/or committee, or for more information, please visit the Town Clerk’s Office. To apply, please complete and submit a Committee Volunteer Application available online. You may also contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 222-1670 or e­mail the Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors at Inordfors@gorham.me.us.

Applications will be accepted through January 23, 2025. The Appointments Committee will schedule short informal interviews with applicants starting in February and the Town Council will appoint applicants at their March meeting.

GORHAM, ME — Coffee, along with tea, are one of those “nice to haves” for our clients at the pantry.  If you’re looking for something to drop in the bin this week, we’d love any small containers of ground coffee or tea.  Thanks for providing a little “extra” for our neighbors here in Gorham.

GORHAM, ME — A huge THANK YOU to Coach Tanguay, Coach Stone and the members of the indoor track teams for their generous donation to the BackPack Program as part of the GHS Athletic’s Winter Sports Food Drive!

For the month of January, we will focus our efforts on restocking the Food Closet at GHS. Items can be dropped off directly at the high school or mailed to GMS and we will deliver.

The BackPack Program will also receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during all of January at the Gorham location. We appreciate the continued support of Hannaford!

It takes a village and the Gorham village is amazing!

GORHAM, ME — What’s better than Lasagna? Free Lasagna! Galilee Baptist Church in Gorham wants to be a blessing to our Gorham neighbors and offer a free community dinner Thursday January 30, 5-7pm. We would love to have you join us!

317 Main St, Gorham, ME, United States, Maine 04038

GORHAM, ME — Are you ready to make new friends and embark on exciting adventures? We invite girls in grades K-3 and their caregivers to our unique new member sign-up event, held at Narragansett Elementary School 284 Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038 on Tuesday January 21, from 5:30-6:30PM.

What to Expect:

Make New Friends! Connect with other girls and caregivers in a welcoming environment.

Creative Activities: Enjoy hands-on crafts like secret code bracelets and a magical unicorn-themed project!

Discover Girl Scouts: Learn about our exciting programs and volunteer opportunities that empower girls to build confidence, courage, and character.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonderful world of Girl Scouts and kick-start your journey of friendship and adventure!

GORHAM, ME — Life Forms is a sculpture collective of twelve artists and an experiment in artistic community building. Through a series of exhibitions over four years (2023-2027), each in a different location and featuring a different subset of artists, the group aims to deepen relationships with each other, discover new connections through their creative work, and share in conversation with the public.

The University of Southern Maine Art Gallery in Gorham has the pleasure of hosting the third exhibition, Life Forms: Grow, featuring Jackie Brown, Leah Gauthier, Elaine K. Ng, and Ashley Page.

Running from January 16 – February 15, 2025, the works in this exhibition span a wide range of interpretations around the word “grow”, from the growth of biological life as well as that of knowledge across cultures, to shape-shifting materials that blur the real and the imagined; forging resiliency amidst massive change; and the vulnerability, grace, and complexities of the Black experience.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

University of Southern Maine Art Gallery

5 University Way, Gorham, ME, United States, Maine 04038

Thursday January 23, 6-8PM