GRAY — When school opens Wednesday for Regional School Unit 15’s nearly 2,000 students, teachers will be working without a contract for the second year in a row. Superintendent Bruce Beasley said Tuesday, “We are still working on it. I am hopeful for an agreement soon. It’s a confidential negotiation and I don’t want to […]
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Raymond man in critical condition after crash
AUBURN — A Raymond man remained in critical condition Thursday, a day after his car collided head-on with a tractor-trailer on Washington Street. Michael Lahey, 54, was treated at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston for injuries suffered in the 6:30 p.m. crash. A hospital official said late Thursday that Lahey had been moved to […]
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New Gloucester deputy clerk has been part of town’s cycle for 30 years
NEW GLOUCESTER — When Barbara Seaver clears off her desk at the New Gloucester Town Hall on Sept. 4, she will complete 30 years of service as the town’s deputy town clerk, deputy tax collector, assistant treasurer and registrar of voters. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the community is invited to honor Seaver at a reception […]
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New Gloucester selectman says lawsuit against him is over
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectman Steven Libby left his seat at Monday’s regular board meeting to speak as a citizen, saying the lawsuit filed against him by resident Frank Staton Jr. is over and done. “They conceded defeat after we asked for summary judgment,” said Libby, before thanking his supporters. Summary judgment is a motion asking […]
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New Gloucester tax rate up slightly
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen voted 4-1 Monday to set the tax rate at $14.65 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The previous rate was $14.50. A home assessed at $100,000 will have a $15 tax increase. Selectman Steve Libby opposed the new rate, saying he wanted it to remain the same as the past fiscal […]
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Storm pounds Lewiston-Auburn area; NWS warns of flooding
Little bit of a flood going on. Posted by Mikey Henderson on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 “Please Share!” began the NWS Facebook post. “A flash flood warning has been issued for Androscoggin County until 9:45 p.m! Storm has rainfall rates up to four-inches an hour and is currently stationary.” And then, in case anyone was […]
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Travis Michael Hotham
1984 – 2015 LEWISTON — Travis Michael Hotham, 30, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 8, after suffering a severe seizure. He was born on Sept. 6, 1984, in Lewiston to Tammy Hotham and William Paine. He was raised in both New Gloucester and Lewiston and attended both school districts. Travis recently posted the following on […]
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Adelbert Ackley Roberts
1924 – 2015 AUBURN — Adelbert Ackley Roberts, 90, of Buckfield passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Auburn. He was born in Whiting to Roy and Effie (Ackley) Roberts. Adelbert, affectionately known as “Del,” grew up on a saltwater farm in the East Side of Machiasport, where he was raised by his Uncle Carroll […]
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Virginia J. Miller
1933 – 2015 AUBURN — Virginia J. Miller, 82, of Maine Street, Poland, died Wednesday, July 22, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, with her loving family at her side. She was born in New Gloucester on July 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Thomas and Isabella (Monachan) Ames. She […]
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Judicial settlement to decide New Gloucester bookkeeper’s job
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen Laura Sturgis and Steven Libby will accompany Town Manager Paul First to the Cumberland County courthouse on Wednesday for a closed-door judicial settlement conference on the Sandra Sacco lawsuit against the town of New Gloucester. Maine Municipal Association appointed an attorney to the case to represent the town using insurance. Sacco, […]