FALMOUTH, ME – Maine State Ballet is excited to announce its upcoming production of “Don Quixote,” bringing Miguel de Cervantes’ timeless tale to life. Celebrated for its colorful characters and spirited choreography, the ballet follows the journey of the knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark on a quest to find the enchanting Dulcinea. Along the way they help two local villagers, the feisty Kitri and her handsome beau, Basilio, battle against her greedy father and a wealthy suitor. With the help of Don Quixote, Kitri and Basilio’s love triumphs over all.

Choreography is by Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet dancer Linda MacArthur Miele, with costumes and scenery by Associate Director Gail Csoboth, and light design by Frederick Bernier.

Performance Schedule

Dates: March 21st – April 13th (4 weekends)

Venue: Lopez Theater

Tickets: $25-$35 with discounts for seniors & children at mainestateballet.org or 207-781-3587.

GORHAM, ME — A Municipal election will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 for the purpose of electing:

ONE (1) persons for School Committee to serve the remainder of this year’s term

Nomination papers will be available from the Town Clerk’s Office beginning on Thursday, February 27, 2025.  Completed nomination papers must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Any registered voter of the Town of Gorham, who is interested in running for this position, must submit nomination papers with no less than 35 or more than 50 signatures of persons who are registered voters of the Town of Gorham.

Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 222-1670 if you have any questions.

GORHAM, ME — A powerful traveling art exhibit designed to raise awareness about teen driver safety is currently on display at Gorham High School. The exhibit features over 75 paintings and drawings, all created by high school seniors who were winners of the annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. The celebrated artwork has been showcased in schools, libraries, malls, and other public venues across Maine, with the goal of promoting safe driving habits to drivers of all ages in all 16 counties.

Now in its 21st year, the Arrive Alive Creative Contest invites graduating high school seniors throughout Maine to create a project that depicts the dangers of drinking and driving or distracted driving. Seniors can enter a creative project of their choice, including essays, poems, paintings, videos, songs, public service announcements, t-shirt designs, and more. First-place winners receive a new laptop computer, second and third-place winners receive a new iPad, and everyone who enters the contest wins fun prizes from the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.

In the past 20 years, the contest has received more than 1,500 entries from over 125 high schools across Maine, with more than $200,000 in prizes awarded to graduating high school seniors. The contest not only highlights the creativity of Maine’s youth but also serves as a platform to address the ongoing tragedy of preventable driving accidents in communities throughout the state.

“The work we see in the Arrive Alive Creative Contest is incredibly moving and real,” said attorney Ben Bornstein. “Our goal is to help raise awareness and educate teenagers about the dangers of distracted driving in their formative driving years. Our traveling art exhibit highlights the dangers teenagers face when behind the wheel and is inspiring in its peer-to-peer messaging.”

To learn more about the Arrive Alive Creative Contest, including a complete set of rules and how to host the traveling art exhibit in your community, please visit: www.arrivealivecreativecontest.com.

GORHAM, ME — Whether it’s frosty landscapes, snowy adventures, or winter wildlife, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust wants to see your unique perspective on the trails. It’s your chance to showcase your talents and the magic of the season!

Send your photos to outreach@prlt.org to enter the contest. At the end of March, we will let the PRLT community vote, and the winning photo will receive a PRLT-branded travel coffee/tea mug as a prize, and be featured in PRLT print and digital media.

For more information about the photo challenge, visit PRLT’s website.

Submission Dates: January – March 14th

Photo by Ashanthi Maxworth

GORHAM, ME — Join the Gorham Historical Society on the first Sunday in April for a look at the hidden history of the Presumpscot River and Dundee Pond. See a fascinating display of objects unearthed by a local metal detector specialist. Hear stories from 100 years of hidden history revealed when Dundee Pond was drained last summer and the wild river was restored.

Sunday, April 6th at 3 pm in the barn at Cherry Hill Farm (to the left of Sebago Brewing Company at 616 Main St .in Gorham).

GORHAM, ME — Now through April 2025, citizens can access various maps and a survey on site in Gorham offices or visit https://www.gorhamopenspace.me to share input via an online survey that will help develop opportunities, connections, and issues for the Town to adopt under its Open Space & Trails Master Plan.

GORHAM, ME — Pantry friends, The Gorham Food Pantry is trying a new thing!  We’ve created a list of needs on Amazon (at https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3QN61MNCPU76N), being careful to choose items that are of most need (as well as a few “nice to haves”) and creating a way to have them shipped directly to the Pantry bin. 

If you’d like a way to help out that doesn’t involve going to the store, shopping for the item, and bringing it to the Pantry, feel free to try this out! 

We’ll continue to watch and edit the list over the next 30 days to make improvements.  Thanks for trying it out with us! 

MAINE — ASL Tax Day is coming up on March 1st (snow date March 8th)!  This event is free and appointments are still available.

To sign up, contact Michelle Ames at mames@drme.org or by VP at 207-805-7024.

GORHAM, ME — Looking to get outside and enjoy the winter weather? Gorham Rec has ice skates and snow shoes available to rent! $5 per day or $15 for the weekend.

Give us a call or stop by the office to reserve your pair! 207-222-1630

GORHAM, ME — A celebration of chamber music will feature students in the Osher Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Will Kinne on February 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Corthell Concert Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham. Cost is $5 – $10

Disability Access and Accommodations: If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact the USM Music Box Office, (207) 780-5555, usm.music@maine.edu, TTY 711 (Maine Relay). Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.