POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University. McKenna LaChapelle of Buckfield, a freshman majoring in engineering studies. Jared Lapierre of Poland, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. Benjamin Lowit of Lewiston, a freshman majoring in computer engineering. Samantha Rideout of New Gloucester, […]
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Well done – Students honored at colleges
ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]
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New Gloucester selectmen send two ordinances to voters
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen preparing for the annual town meeting May 4 approved placing two ordinances on the town warrant for voter approval. The first, the New Gloucester Consumer Fireworks Ordinance, bans the sale of consumer fireworks in town. No person shall sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale consumer fireworks […]
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New Gloucester library hosting recycling display
NEW GLOUCESTER — The New Gloucester Environmental Resources Committee is sponsoring an educational display at the Public Library called “Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle.” The display teaches how to do meaningful projects using items found at home, like how food waste can be turned into valuable soil amendments through composting. Other projects include turning a shopping […]
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Students honored by colleges
KINGSTON, R.I. — The following students were named to the University of Rhode Island’s dean’s list for fall 2014. Sydney Grace Charles of Fryeburg. Joshua Wayne Harper of Gray. Emma Catherine Walker of Naples. Cameron Ernest Olson of Durham. Madeline Wiegman of Leeds. Kelynn Herlihy Laliberte of Norway. — STORRS, Conn. – Tyler Holmquist of […]
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Ricky E. Rose
1961 – 2015 POLAND — Ricky E. Rose, 54, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 4. He was born in Waterville on Jan. 1, 1961, the son of Birchard and Charlotte (Foss) Rose. Ricky attended schools in Auburn. He was employed by several companies, including Callahan Brothers in Mechanic Falls and Portland Insulation in New Gloucester. He […]
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Cheer Boosters plan bottle drive LEWISTON — Lewiston High School Cheer Boosters will hold a bottle drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7, to raise money for the cheerleaders to attend and compete at the New England Spirit Championships in Lawrence, Mass. The team is the reigning three-time title holder and members are […]
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New Gloucester board told about school budget challenges
NEW GLOUCESTER — Regional School Unit 15 Superintendent Bruce Beasley gave selectmen an overview of 2015-16 budget Monday evening. In preparation for developing the spending plan, Beasley and several school board members met with five area legislators in January to air concerns about issues facing the district and towns. The district has been challenged by […]
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Program offers free fun, camaraderie for veterans
NEW GLOUCESTER — It was a mild winter day as military veterans once again took to the firing range — this time as part of the Veterans Adaptive Sports and Training program at Pineland Farms. VAST was wrapping up a three-day biathlon event on Sunday. Developed in 2012 by Army veteran, occupational therapist and two-time […]
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Gray-New Gloucester High School evacuated for bomb search
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 […]