Purple Light Nights

October is domestic violence awareness month. The organization Go Purple USA, created to raise awareness about domestic violence, started Purple Light Nights, where communities around the U.S. and Canada put up purple lights to show support.

The Gorham Police Department shared a flyer about the effort that said, “We can work together to illuminate the truth about domestic violence.”

If you or someone you know is being abused, call the Police Department at 767-3323 or the Through These Doors confidential helpline (800) 537-6066.

Food pantry receives bank donation

Norway Savings Bank celebrated its 20th anniversary by giving away $2,025 to local nonprofits, according to a press release.

Visitors at the bank’s Gorham branch during its anniversary week, Sept. 22-26, could vote to donate to a local nonprofit, “and the money would be distributed according to their votes,” Amy Lehigh, market manager VP of NSB in Gorham, said in the release.

Through these votes, the Gorham Food Pantry received $1,163.29. Seedlings to Sunflowers also received donations.

“We’re so grateful for our amazing Gorham community and we look forward to decades to come of building relationships and helping customers pursue the things that matter most to them,” Lehigh said.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, once called Columbus Day, will be observed on Monday, Oct. 13.

Medical equipment available for loan

The Medical Loan Closet at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St., has a variety of equipment to loan out temporarily to town residents.

Items available include wheelchairs, walkers, canes and scooters. For more information, call 839-3859.

Gorham skunk rabid

The town announced on its website that a skunk has tested positive for rabies and encouraged residents to ensure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations.

“Never touch an animal that is wild or unknown to you,” the town wrote.

For more information on rabies, visit maine.gov/dhhs/rabies.