Giving tree

In cooperation with the town and area churches, Baxter Memorial Library will continue its annual tradition of collecting new, unwrapped gifts for Gorham families in need.

The focus is gifts for young people ages 12 to 18.

Donations may be dropped off at the library, 71 South St., until Saturday, Dec. 13.

Baxter invitation

The Baxter Memorial Library will hold its annual holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event will feature refreshments, crafts for kids and a mason-jar raffle to benefit the Centennial Endowment Fund. The Baxter House Museum, next to the library, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon.

Congratulations, Phil

Phil Dugas was recently honored for his 80th birthday at a party with friends and family.

Dugas, a former Gorham town councilor, is a retired educator. He is a former principal of Gorham High School, where he had previously served many years as guidance counselor.

He also played professional baseball.

Taxpayer debt

The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Dec. 4 that the U.S. public debt was $10,653,883,024,152.87.