BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
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Sturgis elected to New Gloucester board
NEW GLOUCESTER — Laura Jane Sturgis won election to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, garnering 361 votes to Pamela Slye’s 273. Sturgis will take office immediately for a three-year term. This was her first effort for public office in New Gloucester. Slye, a former selectman for one term, serves on various town-appointed committees. SAD […]
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Police say man attacked mom’s boyfriend with sword
NEW GLOUCESTER — A 21-year-old New Gloucester man is being held at the Cumberland County Jail, accused of attacking his mother’s boyfriend Friday night with a sword. Karamon Davis was charged with Class B aggravated assault and Class D criminal mischief, according to a news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Officers from the […]
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Two vie for New Gloucester selectman seat
NEW GLOUCESTER — Voters on Tuesday will go to the polls to name a winner in a two-candidate race for a three-year term on the New Gloucester Board of Selectmen. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Gloucester Fire Station at 611 Lewiston Road. The candidates, Laura Jane Sturgis […]
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New Auburn Senior Citizens AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at noon, Wednesday, June 4, followed by light lunch and bingo. The group meets at Sacred Heart Church on Western Avenue. An elevator is available. The next dinner will be Wednesday, June 18. The meal will be KFC for $5, followed by […]
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New Gloucester town manager gets temporary protection order against resident
NEW GLOUCESTER — The town manager has taken out a Temporary Protection from Harassment Order against a resident accused of threatening to kill town officials. Town Manager Paul First received the temporary order from the Cumberland County District Court on Friday against Frank Staton Jr. It covers all town employees and selectmen. Staton said Friday […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]
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New Gloucester contractor denies ‘kill list’ claims
NEW GLOUCESTER — A local resident denies he ever threatened town officials in an interview with CBS 13. Town officials said Frank Staton Jr. recently made threats of violence via email and phone calls. The issue was addressed last week by Board of Selectmen Chairman Steven Libby near the end of the board’s meeting. According […]
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Police investigate ‘kill list’ threats in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — Police are investigating a local man said to be keeping a “kill list” of the names of several public officials with whom he has differences. Investigators at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department describe the matter as an old situation that has recently flared again. No charges had been filed as of Tuesday […]