NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday voted 4-1 to approve a tax abatement for Richard Hodgkin of Intervale Road, who petitioned the board for relief of the value assigned to a swimming pool that was filled in a few years ago. The abatement will only be in effect for fiscal year 2014-2015. In October, Hodgkin […]
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Selectmen endorse MDOT’s plan to remedy dangerous intersection
NEW GLOUCESTER — On Monday, a remedy plan being developed by the Maine Department of Transportation for a dangerous intersection at Routes 100, 202 and 4 and Route 231 in Upper Gloucester got a green light of endorsement from selectmen. The intersection, adjacent to the Upper Gloucester Master Planning effort, has a history of many accidents, and […]
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New Gloucester resident receives Boston Post Cane honor
NEW GLOUCESTER — Barbara Merriman Brookings’ birthday on Dec. 10 heralds her longevity: She’ll be 96. Adding to this year’s celebration, she officially became New Gloucester’s eldest citizen on Sunday, named as the recipient of the Boston Post Cane Memorial Certificate — the town’s 16th since the honor began in 1908. Surrounded by her six […]
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Poland Spring Water driver to be in Wreaths Across America caravan
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring Water Company has been selected as a 2014 participant in the Wreaths Across America truck caravan delivering 130,000 balsam wreaths from Maine to Washington, D.C. to lay on military graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Harrison resident Scott Edwards, a 20-year Poland Spring employee, has been chosen as the driver. Edwards, […]
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Auburn VFW plans ham supper AUBURN — A ham supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the VFW, 588 Minot Ave. Price is $7 for adults and $3 for kids. All proceeds help support local veterans. Senior Citizens Cribbage League LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners […]
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New Gloucester taking back retirement plan overpayments
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday voted to manage roughly $160,000 from overpayments to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. The money was used to pay the town’s portion of employee retirement plan contributions. The system plans to transfer roughly $160,000 to New Gloucester beginning next spring. The money has been held since the 1990s. […]
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Donations for animals
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society cares for thousands of unwanted animals each year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens, including those pictured. GAHS is at 55 Strawberry Ave. To learn more about volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal, call 783-2311 or visit […]
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Colby College lists new enrollees
WATERVILLE — The following area students enrolled at Colby College this fall. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby’s rigorous academics, rich cultural life and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. Charles Gauvin of New Gloucester is the son of Charles Gauvin […]
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Amvets turkey raffle is today NEW GLOUCESTER — Amvets Post 6 will hold its annual turkey raffle at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Amvets Post 6 on Route 100. Female Veteran’s Luncheon is today RUMFORD — The Female Veteran’s Luncheon at American Legion Post 24 will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15. Veterans […]