NEW GLOUCESTER — The thunder of a giant ceremonial drum echoed from the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village on Saturday as hundreds listened and watched traditional dancing performed by members of the Sipayik Troupe of Perry. “The turnout was overwhelming,” said Michael Graham, director of the Shaker Village. Inside a giant tent in proximity to a […]
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Baseball, animals, political talk, autos entertain fair visitors
NEW GLOUCESTER — A heavy turnout at the New Gloucester Community Fair on Saturday brought the public an assortment of activities for all ages to enjoy. An antique and vintage auto show and an authentic baseball game using classic uniforms and rules from 1864 brought delight as the Dirigo Ball Club won victory over the […]
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Maine Native American Summer market at Sabbathday Lake Saturday
NEW GLOUCESTER — Forty Maine Wabanaki artists will travel to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village for the sixth annual Maine Native American Summer Market and Demonstration on Saturday, Aug. 23. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. under a large tent at 707 Shaker Road, rain or shine. Admission is free. […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Air Force Airman Nicholas W. Hodgkin is the son of Denise and stepson of Anthony Perkins of New Gloucester and Eric Hodgkin of Bridgton, brother of Derek S. Hodgkin of Raymond, grandson of Ann B. Paulin of […]
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Poland Spring awards scholarships to Poland, Gray-New Gloucester seniors
POLAND SPRING — In keeping with its commitment to invest in Maine people, Poland Spring Water Company recently awarded 23 Good Science Scholarships to Maine high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education in science, engineering or the environment. Each scholarship of $1,000 is meant to support the students as they continue on to the […]
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Shaker Village to offer workshops, demonstrations at Folk Day
NEW GLOUCESTER — Shaker Village will offer a series of traditional craft workshops, folk demonstrations, educational nature walks, free wagon rides and homemade Shaker apple fritters on Saturday, Aug. 16. Workshops on Saturday will require pre-registration. They include • Make a Shaker-style pine bench with nationally renowned local craftsman Chris Becksvoort ($85). • In “Beginner’s Woodcarving” local […]
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Fingerprint and photo ID session AUBURN — The Missing Children Alert Program, Inc, will hold a fingerprint and photo ID session from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at K-Mart, 603 Center St. Parents will receive a passport-type picture and a card with their child’s fingerprints and other pertinent information. This information regarding the […]
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Police seek public’s help in New Gloucester burglary
State police are seeking the public’s help with information about a burglary July 21 in New Gloucester. According to Trooper Tyler Stevenson, early that Monday morning, a man and a woman burglarized a home under construction at 52 Douglas Road. The two took several thousand dollars’ worth of property. An image of the man and […]
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MMA to defend New Gloucester against civil suit
NEW GLOUCESTER — Town Manager Paul First said in a statement Monday night that the Maine Municipal Association will defend the town against resident Frank Staton Jr.’s lawsuit and the cost will be covered by insurance. First’s statement, which was issued at the selectmen meeting, said he and the board would have no further comment […]
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Saint Joseph’s College names local graduates
STANDISH — On May 10, Saint Joseph’s College held its 101st Commencement. Among the 564 graduates are the following local students. Ariana Andrews-Wilson of Buckfield, Natalie Aylward of Rumford, Ashley Beaulieu of Durham, Chandel Bouthot of Lewiston, Jacob Brown of Lewiston, Kristen Brown of South Paris, Willie Brown of Fayette, Christopher Bryant of Gray, Lindsay […]