I left the “Capitol for a Day” gathering in Lewiston on Jan. 19, realizing that the forum simply gave the governor and his commissioners an opportunity to justify decisions they had already made, rather than to listen to the concerns of citizens. The governor repeatedly used the term “welfare,” instead of the less provocative, yet […]
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New Gloucester voters approve new water district
NEW GLOUCESTER — Eligible voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed water district approved its creation Wednesday by a vote of 35-12. The approval paves the way for a series of applications by New Gloucester to the Cumberland County Community Block Grant program and Maine Rural Water Association for funding assistance. Maine’s Department of […]
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Four Maine ice fishing derbies from Roxbury to New Gloucester still on
LIVERMORE — The ice might not be good for a derby at Crystal Pond in Gray now, but it’s thick enough at four derby ponds in Livermore, Auburn, New Gloucester and Roxbury, organizers said Thursday. The ice was about 9 to 10 inches thick last weekend on Round Pond in Livermore, Martin Castonguay of Jay […]
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Trio will fill coffeehouse with Latin music
NEW GLOUCESTER — The trio Dos Canosos, Un Joven (two gray-haired guys and one young guy) will perform original and traditional Latin music at the New Gloucester Village Coffee House on Saturday, Feb. 4. Trio members are Raul Freyre, Gary Wittner and Rafael Freyre. The two gray-haired guys are Cuban vocalist Raul Freyre and American guitarist […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Christopher J. Huard, 35, of Rumford, Jan. 18, domestic violence assault and violation of bail condition, Rumford Police Department. * Joshua E. Campbell, 30, of New Gloucester, Jan. 19, theft, criminal trespass and violation of bail condition, Paris Police Department. * David […]
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New Gloucester selectman charged with theft
NEW GLOUCESTER — A selectman has been charged with stealing an SUV — his sister’s rusted, 20-year-old Ford Bronco that he had towed to a scrap yard. Selectman Mark Leighton was indicted by the Cumberland County grand jury last week on a single count of theft. Leighton, whose term ends this year, told a reporter […]
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H.S. Hockey Notes: Rivalry adds spice to Saturday night
To hear Edward Little coach Craig Latuscha and Lewiston coach Jamie Belleau speak to the teams’ rivalry game Saturday, there’s nothing to it. Both echoed the familiar refrain that the team that can put together a full, three-period effort against the other will earn the victory. But this year, there is a bit more to […]
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New Gloucester selectmen back grant for public water supply
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Wednesday endorsed submitting a public water grant proposal to the Cumberland County Community Block Grant program requesting a minimum of $375,000 to build a public water supply for Upper Gloucester. Town Manager Sumner Field III said Town Planner Paul First would complete the grant application and submit it for a […]
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Well done – Angela Fouquette
CASTINE – Angela Fouquette of New Gloucester was recently named a Henry A. Scheel Scholar, along with 11 other students, at Maine Maritime Academy. The academic honor is awarded to those students who best exemplify intellectual curiosity and academic achievement. The honor was presented at the college’s annual Celebration of Achievement held Nov. 10 on […]
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New Gloucester to hold public hearing on proposed water district
NEW GLOUCESTER — A public hearing on a proposal to establish a water district in town will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the AMVETS Post No. 6 Hall on Route 100. The town is pursuing public water for Upper Gloucester. The area would be bordered on the west side by Sawyer Road, Bald […]