AUBURN — Maynard Edson Braley, age 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 30, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born Nov. 1, 1944, in Auburn,a son of the late Erwin and Julia (Fuller) Braley. He was a 1963 graduate of Edward Little High School. Maynard was also a member of the Masons for at […]
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Scientific facts are not political
The recent column by Cal Thomas portrays climate change science as “hysteria” and “propaganda.” I challenge this view by citing five major takeaways from the US Global Change Research Program draft special report of June 28, 2017: 1) Global temperatures are rising — faster than any time in the last 1700 years; 2) Significant atmospheric […]
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New Gloucester bids farewell to rec director
NEW GLOUCESTER — Harvey Price, the town’s part-time recreation director, thanked selectmen, town employees and volunteers for their support during his seven years of town service. Price’s last day of work is July 12, after which he and his family plan to move to Ohio. “Make sure we don’t lose ground, and consider in the future […]
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New Gloucester and Gray voters OK school budget
NEW GLOUCESTER — Gray and New Gloucester residents Tuesday approved a $25.5 million school budget for 2018-19. New Gloucester residents voted 944-377 in support of the School Administrative District 15 budget. In Gray, the budget referendum passed 1,248 to 443. The budget approved by voters is the same amount as the current budget. Voters in […]
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Misty Coolidge wins House primary in 65th District
NEW GLOUCESTER — A political newcomer who operates the Coolidge Family Farm, a popular wedding venue, won a state House primary by a wide margin Tuesday. Misty Coolidge beat Democrat Robert Maheu in the 65th District race that includes New Gloucester and part of Poland. Coolidge racked up 84 percent of the 599 votes cast […]
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SAD 15 budget passes in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — New Gloucester residents voted 944-377 on Tuesday to approve the School Administrative District 15 budget. Results from Gray were not available late Tuesday. The $25.5 million spending plan for 2018-19 is the same amount as this fiscal year, which ends June 30.
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Gilles, Chase voted into seats on New Gloucester board
NEW GLOUCESTER — Newcomer Karen Gilles and incumbent Linda Chase were elected Tuesday in a three-way race for selectman. Their terms are for three years. Gilles received 714 votes, Chase 596 and incumbent Stephen Hathorne 511. Gilles, 35, the daughter of board member Lenora Conger, is a nurse and administrator of a home health business […]
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New Gloucester candidate hopes to 'wear my crown to the State House'
NEW GLOUCESTER — The woman who holds the title of Mrs. Maine International is one of the two Democrats competing in a Tuesday primary to pick the party’s candidate in the 65th state House district. Misty Coolidge said Friday that she would “love to wear my crown to the State House.” Coolidge and Robert Maheu, […]
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New Gloucester selectmen nix constable appointment
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen voted 4-0 Monday night not to appoint Animal Control Officer Richard Burton of Lewiston as a constable, because they want to research state law. The document to authorize the constable appointment stated he would not carry a weapon, concealed or unconcealed, in the performance of his duties. Burton said his request to […]
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Three vying for seat on New Gloucester board
NEW GLOUCESTER — The race for two seats on the Board of Selectmen includes Chairwoman Linda Chase, Selectman Stephen Hathorne and Budget Committee member Karen Gilles. Also in the June 12 municipal elections, there are two openings on the School Administrative District 15 board of directors. Jason Hart is seeking the three-year term and Laura […]