GRAY — A New Gloucester man was arrested Thursday, accused of pretending to be a federal agent while assaulting a pair of bar patrons and harassing others. Peter Desantis, 44, of 186 Bluff Circle, was arrested at his workplace Thursday afternoon and charged with four counts of impersonating a public servant and two counts of […]
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New Gloucester selectmen review warrant
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday reviewed 37 articles on the May 4 annual town meeting warrant. It will be signed Monday, April 13. In articles where the Budget Committee and selectmen disagree on funding amounts, the higher number will be included because voters can approve a lower amount but not a higher one. Town […]
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Bald Hill to play concert for new beginnings
NEW GLOUCESTER — Bald Hill will perform in collaboration with various local artists at an April 12 event to benefit the Dorothy Larrabee Youth Development Fund, one of many worthy programs administered by Lewiston-based New Beginnings, which has served at-risk,runaway and homeless youth, and their families, since 1980. Bald Hill is just one of the […]
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New Gloucester budget panel OKs hike in firefighter training stipend
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Budget Committee voted 6-1 Tuesday night to increase stipends for firefighters attending training sessions. The hearing drew about 20 residents, including firefighters and rescue personnel who spoke about the time and training involved in their work. The committee added $5,060 to the stipend account for firefighters, bringing it to $25,430. Firefighters […]
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Town to move forward with purchase of Upper Gloucester lot
NEW GLOUCESTER — After months of closed-session meetings, the New Gloucester Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed on March 2 to direct the town manager to execute the offer, purchase and sale agreement on a 4.48-acre lot and house in Upper Gloucester. The agreement with Roger Parsons, representative for the Estate of Natalie Parsons, includes 4.48 acres of […]
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Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students from Maine have been named to the president’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. Bowdoin: Silas Flewelling, Associate of Science in accounting. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Dixfield: Kaylee White, Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising and management, Degree […]
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Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following area students made the dean’s list for fall 2014-15 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology. Casey Rosenberg of Brownfield is a fourth-year student in the film and animation program in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences. Brian Nugent of Durham is a fourth-year student in the game design and […]
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University of New Hampshire’s 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 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
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Clarkson University names Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University. McKenna LaChapelle of Buckfield, a freshman majoring in engineering studies. Jared Lapierre of Poland, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. Benjamin Lowit of Lewiston, a freshman majoring in computer engineering. Samantha Rideout of New Gloucester, […]
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Well done – Students honored at colleges
ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]