With all the orchestrated hoopla of the Democratic and Republican conventions, and the “shouting” of the TV ads paid for by shadowy groups, it is so refreshing to meet two candidates who knock on people’s doors, ask what you want to have happen in Augusta and then actually listen. My appreciation to Nichole Stevens of […]
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Sept. 11 will be kick-off fundraiser for veterans monument
NEW GLOUCESTER — On Patriot’s Day, Tuesday, Sept. 11, the New Gloucester Farmers’ Market at Connemara Farm on 37 Peacock Hill Road will launch a capital campaign fundraiser to benefit the future New Gloucester Veterans’ Monument. The event will be held rain or shine from 4 to 6 p.m. at Connemara Farm at the weekly […]
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Dorothy L. Berry
NORWAY — Dorothy Lauretta Berry, 99, formerly of New Gloucester, died Thursday, Sept. 6, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was born at her grandparent’s home on Hessian Hill in South Cornish, Feb. 4, 1913, the daughter of Harold Charles and Florence Day Berry. She attended schools in South Parsonsfield, East Parsonsfield, Cornish High […]
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Giving from a young age
On June 19, Zoe Hufnagel of New Gloucester presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society of Lewiston with the donations from her second birthday party. Guests donated pet food, toys and money for the shelter animals in lieu of birthday gifts. The items will help with the care of the thousands of unwanted animals the Humane […]
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Stephens High Class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Coop for their monthly luncheon. All classmates and guests welcome. Mexico High Class of 1953 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will meet at the Front […]
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Joan S. McEwen
AUBURN — Joan S. McEwen, 81, of New Gloucester, died after a two-year battle with cancer, on Aug. 22, at Auburn Residential Care Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1931, in Waltham, Mass., the only child of the late Howard P. and Marion Sweetser of Falmouth. She was a graduate of Falmouth High School and […]
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Historical Soc. yard sale Sept. 1 MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society will be holding a fund raising yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, rain or shine. Society members Jody and Judy McMorrow of McMorrow’s Auction Company have donated an interesting cache of household items, kitchenware, Christmas decorations, […]
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E. Field: What about the women?
Working women should know that every single Republican U.S. senator voted against women getting the same pay as a man doing the same job (Paycheck Fairness Act). Sen. Olympia Snowe and other opponents of the bill said it would place too much of a burden on business. My question: What about the burden on women? […]
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Interwoven traditions: Wabanaki people, Shakers will gather for fourth Maine Native American Summer Market and Demonstration
NEW GLOUCESTER — Baskets, birch bark vessels, bead work and jewelry made by 25-plus artists of the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac and Maliseet tribes will be featured at the fourth annual Maine Native American Summer Market and Demonstration. Molly Neptune Parker of Princeton, matriarch of four generations of Passamaquoddy basket weavers and the 2012 National Heritage Fellowship winner, […]
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Well done – Area graduates listed
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Devin P. Robbins of Monmouth recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences/criminal justice. Robbins was on the dean’s list all four years he attended Norwich, and graduated magna cum laude. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Robbins […]