NEW GLOUCESTER — In mid-February, the missing personnel file of former New Gloucester bookkeeper Sandra Sacco was found, two months after she requested a copy. Former Town Manager Sumner Field III sent an email notification to the board on the discovery of the file at 1:31 p.m. Feb. 14, just 29 minutes before the start of his […]
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New Gloucester recall ordinance committee given more time
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Board of Selectmen agreed Monday night to give the ad hoc committee working on a recall ordinance more time to come up with a final proposal. At the same time, a citizen initiative spelling out recall provisions for appointed and elected town officials has been validated. The five-member panel appointed by […]
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Veterans gather for adaptive sports at Pineland Farms
NEW GLOUCESTER — Brandon Hammonds flew in from Charlotte, N.C., just so he could strap on cross-country skis and try his hand at biathlon. He liked the experience so much that he’s talking about coming back next year. Hammonds, a Marine who was wounded during combat duty in Iraq, was one of 13 veterans and […]
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Court rejects convicted man’s appeal in New Gloucester double murder
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s highest court has denied the appeal of a Massachusetts man convicted of killing the mother of his four children and one of his best friends. Joel Hayden of New Bedford, Mass., said in his appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that his murder convictions should be reduced to manslaughter because […]
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New Gloucester names interim town manager
NEW GLOUCESTER — Paul First was unanimously appointed interim town manager Monday, following an an executive session by the Board of Selectmen. He will serve until June 30. He was named acting town manager Feb. 14 after Sumner Field III retired. He has been the full-time town planner since 2009. Also Monday, the board named […]
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New Gloucester continues search for town manager
NEW GLOUCESTER — Officials are continuing their search for a town manager after the top candidate withdrew from consideration earlier this month. “On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, I regret to announce that negotiations with our top candidate for town manager have not resulted in a mutually acceptable employment agreement,” selectmen Chairman Steve Libby […]
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Maine Students named to president’s, dean’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, N.H. — The following students achieved academic recognition for the fall 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Jason Melanson, Bachelor of Arts in general studies. Bowdoinham: Pamela Gerry, Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and English. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Brunswick: Jonathon Esquell, Bachelor […]
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University of New Hampshire dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Highest honors: Travis Adams of Leeds, Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth, Dylan Chase of Turner, Lacey Ryder of West Paris and Nicole Smith of Greene. High honors: Devon […]
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Saint Joseph’s College Maine dean’s list
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College Maine for the fall semester. Andover: Izaak Mills Auburn: James Philbrook Avon: Aaron Jalbert Bowdoin: Heather Reed Dixfield: Michelle Morrison, Jennifer Smith Durham: Ashley Beaulieu Fayette: Willie Brown Fryeburg: Meghan Bradley, Sophie-Mary Creegan, Payton Schwarz Gray: Elizabeth Allen, Christopher […]