NEW GLOUCESTER — Finding out her husband, Josh, had a terminal illness did not prepare Ernesta Kennedy for the cause of the mysterious illness. Her life since has been one of advocacy, rebuilding and support. With their three sons, Tyler, 8, Chase, 7, and Drew, 5, Kennedy said she’s still in mourning two years after […]
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Former state police chief pleads not guilty to sexual assault
PORTLAND — Former Maine State Police Chief Andrew Demers pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a Class A charge of gross sexual assault. The charge results from an incident involving a young member of Demers’ family. Demers, 73, of New Gloucester entered the plea before Justice John O’Neil in Portland Superior Court. Demers was arrested March […]
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Plans to improve New Gloucester intersections get mild response
NEW GLOUCESTER — Proposals to improve two dangerous intersections along Route 100 drew lukewarm response and questions from selectmen Monday. The four-way intersection at Route 100, Route 231 and Bald Hill Road would have Route 231 moved roughly 200 feet south on Route 100. Bald Hill Road would not change. At the four-way intersection at […]
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Pleasant Note Coffeehouse open mic AUBURN — The Pleasant Note Coffeehouse will present open mic at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. This free monthly forum celebrates the spirituality of music and spoken word, and welcomes musicians, poets and singers alike. This month will feature the […]
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Arlene L. May
1926 – 2014 LEWISTON — Arlene L. May, 87, of New Gloucester and Windham, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, in Lewiston. She was born in New Gloucester on Dec. 30, 1926, a daughter of Arthur and Norine Chamberlin Snow. Arlene was the first of eight children born to Arthur and Norine Snow. She graduated […]
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Well Done – Students honored for achievements
AUBURN — Anthony Cusumano of Salem Township has been presented with the 2014 Jason Spaulding Memorial Scholarship at Central Maine Community College. Cusumano has earned highest honors in the business administration and management program at CMCC. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Jason Spaulding, who was a student in the electromechanical technology program at […]
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New Gloucester meeting warrant finalized
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday reviewed a first draft of the 28-article town meeting warrant, which will be ready for signing April 14. The annual town meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Memorial School on Route 231. The warrant includes all spending articles for 2014-15. Last week, the 12-member Budget […]
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Well Done – Students honored for academic achievement
SELINSGROVE, Pa. —Natasha Johnson of Poland has been selected to serve as Panhellenic delegate of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at Susquehanna University. Susquehanna is home to five national sororities for women that comprise the Panhellenic Council: Alpha Delta Pi (Gamma Omicron chapter), Kappa Delta (Beta Upsilon chapter), Sigma Gamma Rho (Rho Theta chapter), Sigma Kappa […]
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New Gloucester budgeters hear from citizens
NEW GLOUCESTER — The public got a say on the Budget Committee’s proposed $2.86 million budget for fiscal year 2015 at a meeting that drew eight citizens Wednesday. The 12-member budget group advises the Board of Selectmen, which will make budget recommendations for voters as it finalizes the town warrant this month in preparation for […]
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Hearing set on New Gloucester budget
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the New Gloucester Meeting House in Lower Gloucester. The 12-member panel recommends a $2.85 million spending plan for 2014-15, while selectmen recommend $2.86 million. The difference between them is $6,250. The overall increase from this year is […]