Presumpscot River’s secrets

Secrets of the Presumpscot River is the topic at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at the North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Michael Shaughnessy, of Westbrook, president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River, will speak.

“More than 100 years ago, the Presumpscot River was dammed at the Windham/Gorham town line and that stretch of river was transformed into Dundee Pond. Last summer, the dam malfunctioned and the water level had to be lowered so it could be repaired. As the water receded, the secrets lying below the surface for decades slowly revealed themselves, including the river itself,” a meeting announcement said.

Hear about and see some of the secrets that have been revealed. Local detectorist — someone who uses a metal detector as a hobby — Julie Caswell will show and discuss buried artifacts she found.

For more information, call the library at 892-2575.

You can help the hungry

Gorham Food Pantry, 299-B Main St., accepts donations of food, time and money. The pantry hours are 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.

For more information, email director@gorhamfoodpantry.org or call 222-4351.

Medical loan closet

The town has a medical loan closet for those temporarily needing equipment. The medical closet is at the Municipal Center, 75 South St.

Items available include wheelchairs, walkers, canes and scooters. To schedule an appointment, call 839-3859.

50 years ago

The American Journal reported on June 25, 1975, that adult members of the First Parish Church met in an outing at the cottage of Stephen Marsh at Sebago Lake. The group enjoyed a covered dish supper and collected donations for the alleviation of hunger in the world.