NEW GLOUCESTER — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Monday to send an ordinance banning the sale of fireworks in town to an attorney for review. John Randall of the town Public Safety Committee brought the ban request before the board. It would bar all sales except to a person who has a fireworks display […]
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Conservation easement set around New Gloucester pond
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday applauded plans by Chandler Brothers to conserve 117 acres surrounding Lily Pond as a wildlife management area. “This is a great project,” Board of Selectmen Chairman Steve Libby said. “I’ve used it since I was very young and camped there as a Boy Scout.” Selectman Nat Berry said he […]
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New Gloucester starting ambulance service Nov. 18
NEW GLOUCESTER — The town will begin its first ambulance transport service Monday, Nov. 18. A 2006 Ford E450 bought for $1 from Sugarloaf Ambulance in September will be used until the town finds a more suitable vehicle, selectmen agreed Monday night. At the board meeting, members of the New Gloucester Budget Committee and Capital […]
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Local school districts receive funding for school nutrition
REGION – Six school nutrition directors representing seven school districts covering 48 schools in Western Maine have been participating in a formal workgroup to improve school nutrition since December of last year. The workgroup members include Paula Rouillard of the Auburn School Department, Alisa Roman of the Lewiston Public Schools, David Roberts of SAD 52 […]
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New Gloucester manager resigns
NEW GLOUCESTER — Town Manager Sumner M. Field III has tendered his resignation, saying he needs time to deal with family affairs following the death of his father last year. “It feels right,” Field said Monday. The resignation is effective Jan. 2, 2014. In a letter presented to the board Sept. 30, Field, 68, said, […]
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Danville Junction Grange meeting AUBURN — Members of Danville Junction Grange will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the hall. The program will include a discussion of resolutions to be brought up at the state session in Skowhegan next week. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. All members and […]
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Legion Riders plan breakfast AUBURN — American Legion Riders Post 31 will hold a public breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the post home on Washington Street. Cost is $5. Spaghetti supper at Trinity LISBON — A spaghetti supper will be held from 4:45 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at […]
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Teenager commits suicide with gun in Gray-New Gloucester High School parking lot
A 19-year-old man shot and killed himself in the parking lot of Gray-New Gloucester High School on Saturday afternoon while several sports events were taking place, according to Capt. Shawn O’Leary of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. By late Saturday night, police have not released the name of the man. Fryeburg Academy Head of School […]
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Barn burns at New Gloucester fairgrounds
NEW GLOUCESTER — Crews from several towns made quick work of a barn fire Thursday night at the former fairground on Bald Hill Road. The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. No damage estimate was available late Thursday. New Gloucester fire crews went out at about 7 p.m. for a report of a […]
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Gray New Gloucester High School to host Rachel’s Challenge Organization
GRAY — The Student Council, National Honor Society, Community Service Club and Civil Rights Club at Gray New Gloucester High School invited the Rachel’s Challenge Organization to speak at the school on Thursday, Sept. 26. An assembly for the entire school will be held in the morning. Later that that morning, 100 students will attend […]