Auger a BC graduate
Nicholas Auger of Gorham graduated on May 22 from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Auger earned a bachelor of science degree from the Wallace E. Carroll School of Management. He majored in economics and finance.
He was among more than 3,000 undergraduates and graduate students who received degrees at the college’s 130th commencement exercises, which were held in Alumni Stadium.
Wisteria wraparound
A wisteria was in full bloom last week in the front yard of a home on Flaggy Meadow Road.
Clusters of hanging bluish flowers hung from the vine, which is wrapped around a flagpole. The wisteria is on the lawn at the home of Greg and Alicia Lavertu.
This year marks the second at the home for the couple. Greg Lavertu said the wisteria didn’t bloom last year.
The clusters of flowers are colorful and have attracted attention from motorists. “We’ve had a few people stop,” he said.
Seeking community help
Gorham High School is asking for donations to renovate a space for the athletic office.
The Gorham School Committee has approved the proposal, which will not be paid for by the school department. The renovation would alleviate cramped space for the athletic director and athletic administrative assistant.
Renovations include installing insulation, a drop ceiling with lighting, a partition divider, installing two windows, indoor/outdoor carpeting, three doors and a hallway. Work would also include adjusting the sprinkler and heating systems.
The work will be coordinated by Paul Kelly, school department business manager, along with Paul Roney, facilities director and supervised by Nancy Robitaille, athletic administrative assistant, and Darren Shiers of Shaw Brothers.
Those wishing to donate material should call Robitaille at 222-1099. Checks should be made payable to Gorham High School and forwarded to Nancy Robitaille, Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham, Maine, 04038.
Shaw opening rescheduled
The grand opening ceremony and activities at Shaw Park have been rescheduled for Saturday, June 10, because of rain on June 3.
The park is accessed by Partridge Lane off Sebago Lake Road (Route 237).
Morton cum laude graduate
Leanne Morton graduated cum laude on May 13 from Saint Joseph’s College in Standish.
Morton earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is the daughter of Bruce and Dianne Morton.
She is a member of the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society and was on the dean’s list for both the fall and spring semester.
Morton was a student teacher in the fifth grade at George E. Jack School in Standish. She also interned in special education and is a long-term sub in the resource room there.
In sports, Morton was the captain of the softball team at Saint Joseph’s College and won the scholar-athlete award in softball.
She graduated from Gorham High School in 2002.
U.S. taxpayer debt
The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Thursday, June 1, that the U.S. public debt was $8,342,863,384,478.03.
Cutline (bloom) 
Cutline(shaw park) – Workmen from Shaw Brothers install a new sign for Shaw Park at the intersection of the park access road and Sebago Lake Road Tuesday morning.
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