Drug program for parents
“Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know,” a program designed to educate parents about signs and symptoms of drug use and current drug trends, will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at Gorham Middle School on Weeks Road.
“A highlight of this program is a mock teenager’s bedroom set up for parents to observe and attempt to identify the obvious and not-so-obvious drug-related paraphernalia,” Claudine Emerson, substance abuse counselor at Gorham High School, said in a statement. “Throughout the presentation, more than 50 drug and alcohol indicators will be unveiled to show how some adolescents hide drug and alcohol use from their parents.”
The mock bedroom preview from 6-6:30 p.m. will precede a presentation by Emerson from 6:30-8 p.m. Emerson said the program is approved and supported by the Gorham Schools administration. For more information or questions, email Emerson at claudinee@gorhamschools.org or call 222-1193.
Officers to talk on human trafficking
South Portland Detective Sgt. Steve Webster and Officer Mark Keller of the Portland Police Department will speak about human trafficking at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21, at South Gorham Baptist Church, 53 County Road.
The program is part of a continuing monthly series at the church – Potluck With a Purpose. Webster and Keller will speak about their experiences combating human trafficking. Webster has worked for South Portland Police Department for 27 years, serving as a patrol officer, drug agent and detective. Keller serves in the Portland Police Department’s community response unit.
Everyone is welcome to the potluck meal and discussion.
“Please bring food to share and come to learn what’s happening in our own back yard and ways we can help make a positive difference,” Cindy Elder, program organizer, said in a statement.
Donations will be taken to support anti-trafficking programs and organizations.
Gagne named to dean’s list
Forest Gagne, a Gorham High School 2010 graduate, has been named to the dean’s list for his efforts as a senior woodworking major at the Maine College of Art in Portland. Gagne is the son of Arthur Gagne and Paula Suttle.
An Evening with
Tess Gerritsen
Maine author Tess Gerritsen will speak about her novels and the writing process from 7-8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 26, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham.
A book signing will follow, and The Bookworm will have copies of her novels available for purchase. Friends of Baxter Memorial Library is sponsoring the program.
Piano concert at USM
Anastasia Antonacos of the University of Southern Maine School of Music will present an evening of classical and contemporary works at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Corthell Concert Hall on the Gorham campus.
The concert, “Something Old, Something New,” will feature selections by Franz Liszt, Leos? Jana?cek, and Einojuhani Rautavaara and modern pieces by British composer Cecilia McDowall. The concert also celebrates the pre-release of Antonacos’ first CD, which will feature the first commercial recording of two McDowall pieces.
Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors, USM employees and alumni; and $5 for students. For tickets, call 780-5555 or visit http://usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice.
U.S. taxpayer debt
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service reported on March 7 that the U.S. Public Debt was $17,491,079,219,453.82.
Gorham High School won the Class A Regional Drama Competition with its performance of “Mother Hicks.” Gorham students are headed to the state contest on Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, in Camden. The school won the competition with “Elephant’s Graveyard” a few years ago. Send questions/comments to the editors.
