‘Dumpster diving’ fundraiser LISBON — The Lisbon Community School PTO is sponsoring three “Dumpster Diving Days” on Saturday, March 29, Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, March 31, at the Lisbon Transfer Station. Volunteers from the LCS Community will be at the transfer station to collect Box Tops for Education from mixed paper recyclables, along with […]
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Pizza, root beer at Market cafe LEWISTON — Pizza and root beer float night will return at the Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at 208 Bates St. Pizza choices will include classic cheese, roasted vegetables and sausage. Cost is $3 for a generous slice, $6 with a side […]
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New Gloucester residents ‘shocked’ by selectmen’s actions
NEW GLOUCESTER — Several residents harshly criticized Selectmen Steve Libby and Nate Berry IV on Monday night for their actions at the March 3 board meeting. At that meeting, both refused to participate in an executive session to discuss a lawsuit filed against the town by former town deputy treasurer and bookkeeper Sandra Sacco. Chairman […]
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New Gloucester Water District trustees to be elected Monday
NEW GLOUCESTER — Registered voters who reside within the New Gloucester Water District will elect two trustees Monday. Polls will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. March 17 at the Town Hall. James Giffune is seeking a second three-year term. James Fitch is a candidate for the two-year term. The Water District encompasses the […]
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Crash reported on turnpike
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Maine Turnpike Authority is reporting that a crash in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike between the toll barrier and Exit 75 in Auburn. The passing lane is closed, and traffic is slowed down. We will update this story when more details are available.
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LePage to address Maine Manufacturing Summit
NEW GLOUCESTER (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage will address Maine’s manufacturing industry leaders this week. LePage will speak at the Maine Manufacturers Association’s Manufacturing Summit Wednesday at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. The governor will also participate in discussions on the top challenges facing the industry. LePage said that 1,8000 manufacturing companies provide more […]
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Team building at Lisbon High LISBON FALLS — Promoting Positive Relationships and Words Project at Lisbon High School began Wednesday, March 5. Students are participating in team building activities during their advocacies on Wednesday and Thursday in conjunction with the National Spread the Word to End the R Word Campaign. Each morning includes announcements and […]
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Robert ‘Bob’ W. Burrows
1951 – 2014 PORTLAND — Robert “Bob” W. Burrows, 62, of New Gloucester, passed away at Maine Medical Center on Friday, Feb. 28, after a brief illness. He was born in Westbrook on Aug. 27, 1951. Bob was the son of Joseph and Mary (Dunlea), and was fond of telling the story that his mom […]
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Former New Gloucester town manager found missing personnel file
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 […]