Loughran retiring

Town Clerk Connie Loughran said in a letter Jan. 14 to Town Council Chairman Phil Gagnon that she would be retiring on Friday, Sept. 6.

“Working in the town clerk’s office these past 27 years has been a very rewarding experience,” Loughran wrote. “I can truly say that I always looked forward to coming to work.”

Loughran served the past two years as the town clerk and she thanked the council for the privilege. She had previously served as deputy clerk and an acting town clerk.

“The clerk’s staff is a terrific team and I have enjoyed working with this wonderful group of women,” Loughran wrote.

Loughran succeeded Christina Silberman, who resigned as Gorham’s town clerk April 1, 2011, after six years. Silberman cited personal reasons.

Rossignol recognized

Dyana Rossignol, who works for In Home Senior Services in Gorham, was recently honored as the recipient of the James Durand Civilian Award at the Maine Association of Police meeting for her efforts that were instrumental in launching the Yellow Dot program.

The program, sponsored by Gorham Police Department and Westbrook-Gorham Triad, is a prototype in Maine aimed at saving lives at accident scenes. Gorham Officer Ted Hatch nominated her for the civilian award.

“As part of the planning team and the lead member of the steering committee, her personal efforts contributed significantly to the overall success of the Yellow Dot program,” Hatch wrote in the nomination letter.

“I would like to express my personal thanks and show my appreciation by nominating, Dyana Rossignol, for the James Durant Award for her outstanding drive, support and dedication during the recent creating, planning and successful execution of the rollout of Cumberland County’s pilot project for the Yellow Dot Program.”

Hatch said Rossignol has six children with four of them still at home. He said she volunteers for municipal and school activities in addition to her involvement with the Yellow Dot program. In addition, she recently graduated from South Portland’s fourth Cops Academy.

Sea Dogs dance team auditions

Auditions for the new Q97.9 Portland Sea Dogs Dance Team will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Dance Studio of Maine, 6 School St., in Gorham.

Studio owner Trish Moulton and the studio’s Kelly Leskowsky have been selected as directors of the dance team.

The auditions are open to all kids from Maine, ages 8 to 16. The 8- 10 year-olds will audition from 1-3 p.m. and 11- 16 year-olds, 3-5 p.m.

“We ask that the kids auditioning have some prior dance, cheer or tumbling experience,” Leskowsky said.

The dance team will perform at Portland Sea Dogs home games and at selected events.

To register a child, email seadogsdance@hotmail.com. For more information visit the Facebook page-Portland Sea Dogs Dance or call Dance Studio of Maine at 839-6161.

Peter on dean’s list

Lauren Peter of Gorham has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Peter is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in public relations.

Orlando earns degree

Elizabeth Orlando of Gorham received a master of science in library science degree during commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 at Clarion University in Clarion, Penn.

U.S. taxpayer debt

The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Jan. 31 that the U.S. public debt was $16,433,791,850,294.04.

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