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What's up Gorham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Need a tractor safety certificate before summer farm work begins?
- How a rum-fueled ruse helped Gorham patriots outwit the British
- How a Gorham lawmaker helped shape Maineās biggest new laws.
Also on today's calendar: Rising Stars and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 39.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 49 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. UMaine Extension ā Turner 2026 Tractor Safety Course (dailybulldog.com) ā Gorham residents can sign up for a fiveāweek UMaine Extension tractor safety course, with one of the offered locations right in Gorham. Starting April 27 in Turner, the program mixes classroom lessons and handsāon driving, and offers a federal safety certificate required for 14ā and 15āyearāolds operating farm equipment for hire. 
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2. Gorham prisoners' rum ruse results in daring American Revolution escape (pressherald.com) ā A Revolutionary War escape story rooted in Gorham comes to life through Lt. Cary McLellan, a local patriot buried in South Street Cemetery. The piece recounts how McLellan and fellow Gorham prisoners tricked British guards with rum, slipped past enemy ships, and ultimately returned home, tying national history directly back to Gorham Village. Ā Ā Ā
3. The bills that Maine lawmakers passed ā and didn't pass ā this year (sunjournal.com) ā Gorham residents are represented in several major bills this session, including Rep. Ellie Satoās proposal limiting immigration agentsā access to non-public areas in schools and campuses. Lawmakers also advanced measures on AI in political ads, school funding, transportation safety, housing, child care, and tribal tax changes, many of which now await Gov. Janet Millsā final action. Ā Ā Ā
4. Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England (canarymedia.com) ā Gorham is now home to a 175āmegawatt grid battery that briefly held the title of New Englandās largest before being surpassed by a new facility in Massachusetts. The piece explains how big batteries like Gorhamās are reshaping the regionās electric grid, supporting clean energy goals, and responding to growing power demands across New England. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Gorham
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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University of Southern Maine Menās Tennis vs Rhode Island College
Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave, Gorham
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Rising Stars
Gorham Performing Arts Center , 34 School St , Gorham
7:00 pm -
University of Southern Maine Menās Tennis vs Salem State University
Gorham High School , 41 Morrill Ave , Gorham
3:30 pm -
University of Southern Maine Menās Tennis vs Thomas College
Gorham High School , 41 Morrill Ave , Gorham
4:00 pm -
Gorham Rodeo
Gorham Middle School , 106 Weeks Rd , Gorham
12:00 pm -
Scarborough Varsity Baseball @ Gorham
Gorham High School , 41 Morrill Ave , Gorham
4:30 pm -
South Portland Varsity Softball @ Gorham
Gorham High School , 41 Morrill Ave , Gorham
4:30 pm -
Baxter Memorial Library ā Maine's Blue Collar Author - Jerry Farnham
Baxter Memorial Library , 71 South St , Gorham
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
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š Events Nearby
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Echo Dot & Smart Plugs
Windham Public Library , 217 Windham Center Rd , Windham
1:00 pm -
Sunday Celebration Service
Unity Center for Spiritual Growth , 54 River Road , Windham
10:00 am -
Third Sunday Community Potluck
Unity Center for Spiritual Growth , 54 River Road , Windham
11:30 am -
Patriots' Day
Windham, ME Calendar Windham, ME 04062
6:00 am
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N reported at 6:02 AM. "Tow Truck on Roadside" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on Franklin St...
There is an emergency vehicle on Franklin St reported at 8:05 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
- Gorham School District posted a job opening for Middle School ELA/Social Studies Teacher in Gorham. Apply here.
- R.J. Grondin & Sons Construction posted a job opening for Parts Manager in Gorham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gorham here.
Ok Gorham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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