NEW GLOUCESTER — A handwritten note found in the girls’ bathroom prompted an evacuation of Gray-New Gloucester High School on Monday. According to a news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were alerted to a bomb threat written on a note that the staff discovered around 1:50 p.m. The school was evacuated. Bomb […]
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Maine Narrow Gauge executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
GRAY — The executive director of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum, Donnell Carroll, was recently honored by his hometown of Gray with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the town’s annual appreciation dinner in December. Town Manager Deb Cabana called the long-time resident’s ability to give the Town of Gray a voice, both […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
DUDLEY, Mass. — Freshman Nicole Ross of Topsham and sophomore Breanna Wilkinson of Casco have achieved dean’s high honors during the just-completed fall term at Nichols College. — KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Abbey Leigh Ellis of New Vineyard has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Kutztown University. — GOSHEN, Ind. — Abigail Dunn, […]
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Mechanics Savings Bank offers $17,000 in scholarships
AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank is continuing its long-standing tradition of offering Banking on the Future scholarships. This year, $17,000 will be awarded to local high school graduates pursuing their higher education goals. Participating high schools include: Edward Little, Lewiston, Gray/New Gloucester, Poland Regional, Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, Saint Dominic Academy, Leavitt, Lisbon, Oak Hill and […]
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United New Auburn Assoc. meeting AUBURN — United New Auburn Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Rolly’s Diner. Guest speakers will be Denis D’Auteuil, director of public services, and Dan Goyette, deputy director of public service. All are welcome. A $25 door prize will be given. Old schoolhouse will be open Feb. […]
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Tractor trailer crash ties up turnpike traffic
The truck went off the highway about 12:30 p.m. at mile 59 northbound, according to a statement by Maine State Police spokesman Stephen McCausland. The truck did not roll over when it went off the road. Police reduced traffic to one lane while crews cleared the scene. Traffic resumed to normal. According to the statement, Timothy […]
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Danville Grange meeting on ‘Grangers’ AUBURN — The meeting of Danville Junction Grange 65, which was originally scheduled for Jan. 8, will be held this Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. The program is titled “Grangers.” Several of the longtime members will speak about what the Grange means to them. Refreshments will be served at […]
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Well Done – Student achievements
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Melanie Joy of Greensboro, N.C. has graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Dec. 11 with a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies, concentrating in humanities. Joy is the daughter of Timothy and Anita Joy of New Gloucester. She graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School in 2004 and Central […]
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Caution urged for Maine’s traditional ice angling season opener
RUMFORD — This week’s cold spell should have happened last week to set up the ice in time for Jan. 1, Maine’s traditional start to its ice angling season. After last week’s heatwave and subsequent windy conditions, Gov. Paul LePage urged caution on Tuesday in a news release for snowmobilers and ice anglers heading out […]
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Ski Museum of Maine sets 30th annual Carter’s Last Stand event for Jan. 1
BETHEL — The Ski Museum of Maine will celebrate Nordic skiing in Maine with its 30th annual Carter’s Last Stand Nordic Day on Thursday, Jan. 1, at Carter’s X-C Ski Center, Vice President Wende Gray said. The event was established by Dave Carter, a renowned cross-country skier and co-owner of Carter’s X-C Ski Center. Carter […]