I offer kudos to Lewiston Mayor Bob Macdonald. It is about time people take back some of their freedoms, such as freedom of speech. He said nothing wrong, only what many people think but are too afraid to say. On days that I have to be in Lewiston, with its so-called diversity, I notice something […]
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Dem Committee participating in New Gloucester Community Fair
An afghan, comprised of striking fall foliage colors and created by Sherryl Couturier, is one of the raffle prizes at the New Gloucester Democratic Committee’s community fair booth. The Democratic Committee will continue its tradition of free pumpkin decorating for kids at the New Gloucester Community Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20. Decorations and donated pumpkins […]
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‘USO Show’ will help fund veterans’ monument
NEW GLOUCESTER — Just For Fun will present the “USO Show,” a lively and heart -warming musical review, on Saturday, Oct.13, at the New Gloucester AMVETS. The event will benefit the New Gloucester veterans’ monument fundraising campaign. Tickets to the show, running from 7 to 10 p.m., are $5. Call Pat Kiley at 926-4232 or Joyce Hamilton at 926-4079. The AMVETS […]
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B. Fowler: Reverse the LePage tide
I am supporting Nichole Stevens in her run for the Maine House representing New Gloucester, Lisbon and Durham. I am concerned that Gov. Paul LePage is taking Maine in the wrong direction, and my current state representative has been a reliable rubber stamp on LePage’s backward agenda. I have had the opportunity to see Nichole […]
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B. Gelberg: Dynamic representatives
Maine District 105 has a rare opportunity to send dynamic representation to Augusta next month. Nichole Stevens, a Maine native, educated in Maine with a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, wife of New Gloucester Selectman Mark Stevens and stepmother to a young daughter, brings energy, leadership and experience to her candidacy for the Maine House. […]
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E. Field: A different side to the story
In response to Alan Osborn’s letter (Sept. 11): One person posting something stupid on a blog does not represent a “typical Maine voter.” President Obama has taught constitutional law and it is ridiculous to say he doesn’t respect the Constitution. The number of people on welfare is not as high as Osborn thinks. The U.S. […]
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G. Colby: Moving services into the future
Residents of Cumberland County are fortunate to have County Commissioner Steve Gorden, who I am supporting in the November election. Not only is he active within Cumberland County, he is pushing our local issues at the state level. He has assisted in promoting the upgrade of Cumberland County facilities while eliminating some of their operational […]
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Woodcarvers group to meet POLAND — The Poland Springs Woodcarvers will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, and Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Main St. The group meets the first Friday and third Saturday of each month. Any woodcarver or anyone interested in woodcarving is invited to attend. […]
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New Gloucester seeks input on state plans for Route 100
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Maine Department of Transportation is planning to reconstruct the intersection of routes 100 and 231 and town officials want a say in the project. Project Manager Shawn Smith of MDOT said by telephone on Wednesday the $600,000 funding plan is considering cutting the Route 100 hill to improve visibility and resolve […]
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E. Field: A different side to the story
In response to Alan Osborn’s letter (Sept. 11): One person posting something stupid on a blog does not represent a “typical Maine voter.” President Obama has taught constitutional law and it is ridiculous to say he doesn’t respect the Constitution. The number of people on welfare is not as high as Osborn thinks. The U.S. […]