Gorham PD receives OUI grant

Sgt. Benjamin Moreland of Gorham Police Department announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a $9,863 grant to fund enforcement of operating under the influence laws.

The grant from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is for the 2013 Maine Drive Sober Campaign that runs through Sept. 6.

“The money awarded pays for the overtime cost of police officers who patrol on roads that have been identified as being places where OUI related crashes and arrests occur most often,” Moreland said in a statement.

Moreland said Gorham Police Department has participated in the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grants “for many years and consistently met goals set.

Historical society music program

Christmas music will be featured when Gorham Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, in the Gorham Savings Bank Operation Center on Gray Road (Route 202).

Ecumenical service reminder

The Gorham Ecumenical Council is sponsoring a Christmas season service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road.

The service offers comfort and rest to those who do not feel like celebrating. Light refreshments will be served.

Local firm wins development loan

Maine Technology Institute in Brunswick has granted a $218,834 development loan to Pika Energy of Gorham that builds wind turbine systems for residential use.

Pika is located at 13 Stroudwater Falls. For more information about Pika, visit www.pika-energy.com or call 632-8040.

U.S. taxpayer debt

The Bureau of Public Debt reported on Nov. 30 that the U.S. public debt was $16,369,548,799,604.93.

A Gorham couple, Carl and Marcena Phillips, left, have been selected to drive the Oakhurst Dairy truck this month delivering 5,000 wreaths in the Wreath Across America convoy to Arlington National Cemetery. “After participating last year, it means even more to me to be a part of it this year,” Carl Phillips, a Navy veteran, said in a statement  “This journey is a chance to thank all who have served our country, especially those who have given their lives.” National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec.15.