GILEAD — When Robert Ensslen ran for select board last year he said if elected he would create a newsletter to keep townspeople informed. “Even in small town government there has to be transparency, people have to know where there money is going,” he said. He followed through on his promise and has written three […]
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Our historic places: Gilead’s Peabody Tavern
This township was known as ‘Peabody’s Patent’ and in 1804, it was incorporated as the Town of Gilead
Deputies arrest Gilead man wanted in violent incidents on July 4
Jacob McGurn, 28, turned himself in to police Monday.
Police look for Gilead man after reports of shots fired and 2nd violent confrontation
Jacob McGurn, 28, is wanted on weapons and assault charges.
Four charged with drug, weapons offenses in West Paris
Police seized fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, over $6,000 in cash and seven firearms.
Gilead’s Howe is unhappy with land trust takeovers
Mahoosuc Land Trust hopes to purchase Tumbledown Dick in Gilead this year
Bob Ensslen gets up to speed at his first Gilead board meeting
GILEAD — In anticipation of the state coming to inspect the town’s transfer station, Town Clerk Patsy Cox said she was relieved that Highway Commissioner Fred Corriveau had agreed to take over the state-required transfer manager position. “‘Ash in the barrel’ has been an ongoing issue,” said Cox. “The fire department has told him [Attendant […]
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Robert Ensslen replaces Freeman Corriveau on Gilead board
GILEAD — Retired high school teacher and part time Sunday River employee Robert Ensslen is Gilead’s new selectboard chair. Having been nominated at the start of town meeting along with incumbent Freeman Corriveau and Former Gilead Deputy Clerk Caeri Buck, Ensslen received the most votes, 11. All were asked to speak by Moderator Vern Maxfield. […]