NEW GLOUCESTER — A Maine Youth Field Day will be held on Saturday, June 18, at the Royal River Rod and Gun Club, Fish Hatchery Road. Rain date is Sunday, June 19. This Youth Field Days gives children ages 10-15 the chance to learn outdoor skills in a safe, structured, fun-filled environment. On-site check in […]
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New Gloucester’s Memorial Day parade draws a crowd
NEW GLOUCESTER — Hundreds waved flags and saluted marchers who walked a 2-mile stretch of Routes 100/231 on a warm, sunny Memorial Day observance Monday. New Gloucester firefighter George Carman was one of those who marched in his department’s color guard along the route from the AMVET Post 6 Hall to Memorial School. Last year […]
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Library to close for inventory
NEW GLOUCESTER — The New Gloucester Public Library will be closed Wednesday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 25, for inventory.
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Lung transplant patient home, breathing easier
NEW GLOUCESTER — George Carman accomplished yet another milestone last week in his amazing recovery after a double lung transplant at New York Presbyterian Hospital in early February. On Thursday, the 45-year-old New Gloucester firefighter said his home health nurse made her final visit, marking another step forward after his life-saving surgery Feb. 3. Carman […]
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Maine guide shows clients tricks of the trade for hunting wild turkey
When hunting wild turkeys during Maine’s spring wild turkey hunt, Maine National Wild Turkey Federation President Rob Cotiaux of New Gloucester said hunters should use insect repellant on themselves. “Having had Lyme disease from turkey hunting, it would behoove you to use a good insect repellant and make sure that you check yourself” for deer […]
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Furniture makers to hold showcase
NEW GLOUCESTER — A celebration marking the town’s creative economy and furniture-making tradition will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. May 7 at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church. Four local furniture makers who create works at their home-based shops will exhibit their work and discuss their craft. Christian Becksvoort, Pat Plourde, Eric […]
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Serious injuries in head-on crash in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — An Auburn man and a New Gloucester man are being treated for serious injuries after a head-on crash on Route 100 in New Gloucester Wednesday morning. According to Maine State Police, the two drivers, Joshua Campbell, 29, of Auburn, and Keith Rogers, 42, of New Gloucester, are being treated at Central Maine […]
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Change could mean diplomas direct from the farm
NEW GLOUCESTER — Saying it’s time to change how it helps troubled teenagers, Opportunity Farm may go from being a residential home to a residential school this fall. It is exploring merging with a Camden organization and allowing students to earn high school diplomas directly from the farm. Now students attend the nearby Gray-New Gloucester […]
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New Gloucester sending PUC letter about ‘smart meters’
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen voted 4-1 Monday night to send a letter to Maine’s Public Utilities Commission expressing concerns by some residents about Central Maine Power Co. installing “smart meters” without permission from homeowners. CMP’s smart meters are wireless and use a radio frequency band to communicate information. State Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, told […]
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Firefighter gets double lung transplant
NEW GLOUCESTER — A 44-year-old New Gloucester firefighter got a new pair of lungs Thursday, which is expected to relieve him of a lifetime of cystic fibrosis. “George Carman has made it successfully through his surgery as of 10 p.m.,” his friend and fellow firefighter Scott Doyle said in an e-mail. “The next two weeks […]