NEW GLOUCESTER — A ceremony to mark the official opening of the new public water system to Upper Gloucester will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds. The public is invited to attend. The New Gloucester Water District system will provide safe drinking water and fire protection to 48 […]
New Gloucester Maine
Posted inConnections
Donations for animals
LEWISTON — Area students recently made the following donations to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. GAHS provides a safe haven for more than 4,200 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area each year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens. […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections
Briefly
Lobster luncheon in Monmouth MONMOUTH — A lobster luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Packard Activity Center under the United Church of Monmouth on Main Street. The luncheon will feature many salads and side dishes. The basic menu is lobster salad rolls and/or salads and side dishes. […]
Posted inLocal & State, sj-web
Former Maine State Police chief stays quiet at his sexual assault hearing
PORTLAND — The former head of the Maine State Police, who is accused of felony sexual assault against a young child, appeared at the Cumberland County Courthouse on Tuesday for preliminary talks in the high-profile case. Former Maine State Police Chief Andrew Demers, 74, a decorated law enforcement veteran once named a “Legendary Trooper” by […]
Posted inConnections
Shaker Village Folk Festival and evening concert is June 28
NEW GLOUCESTER — Throughout the day on Saturday, June 28, Shaker Village will present a Folk Festival featuring free, traditional, Shaker-style craft demonstrations including “From Fiber to Finish” by the R&R Spinners and blacksmithing by Tim Greene. There will be free tractor-drawn wagon rides and a sale of homemade Shaker apple fritters. There will be […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
New Gloucester selectmen elect officers
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Board of Selectmen elected officers and made many appointments at Monday’s meeting. Steve Libby was unanimously re-elected chairman by a vote of 4-1. Linda Chase was chosen vice chairman, also 4-1. Newly elected Selectman Laura Sturgis said that based on residents’ concerns about a divided board, she wanted to see Josh […]
Posted inWell Done
Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
Posted inConnections
Farnsworth Museum honors Sabbathday Lake Shakers
ROCKLAND — The Farnsworth Art Museum has announced the Shakers of Sabbathday Lake, New Gloucester, as the recipients of the 2014 Maine in America Award. The award is presented by the Farnsworth’s Presidents Council to honor an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution to Maine’s role in American art. This year’s presentation […]
Posted inConnections
Farnsworth special lecture to feature Sabbathday Shaker member
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, June 14, at 1 p.m., the Farnsworth Art Museum will present a special lecture by Brother Arnold Hadd titled “We Will Sustain the Structure.” The fee for this lecture, on the opening day of the Farnsworth’s major 2014 exhibition “The Shakers: From Mount Lebanon to the World,” is $5 for members […]