North Gorham Library receives federal aid
U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe has announced that the North Gorham Public Library will receive $223 under a federal program for technology to help the library stay connected to the Internet.
The money is part of $25,625.51 earmarked for funding discounts to Maine schools and libraries under the “E-Rate” program, which is part of the 1996 Telecommunications Act.
“I am so pleased to announce this E-Rate funding because I firmly believe that access to advance technologies is a critical necessity for students,” Snowe said. “With the help of this funding, Maine schools and libraries will be able to improve their telecommunications options and better prepare students for the global job market of the 21st century.”
The Gorham Public Library is located on the North Gorham Road.
Gazebo concert series
The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band will play 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, in the gazebo at the Municipal Center on Main Street.
The concert is part of a free series, sponsored by the Gorham Recreation Department. Cindy Hazelton, Gorham Recreation director, said that the Delta Knights, who were rained out last week, have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Steinberg on dean’s list
Rebecca Steinberg has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt.
Steinberg is majoring in civil engineering.
Dean on president’s list
Lindsay Marie Dean has been named to the president’s list for extraordinary academic achievement in the spring semester at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass.
Dean is a management major.
White university graduate
Dana R. White received a bachelor of arts degree in media studies in May commencement exercises at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.
U.S. Taxpayer debt
The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Thursday, July 21, that the U.S. public debt was $7,868,642,129,876.28
50 years ago
The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, July 27, 1955, that Mr. and Mrs. Nelson G. Barden and their family were spending the hot July days and nights at Jordan’s Bay at Sebago Lake.
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