NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday reviewed equipment replacement schedules for the town’s Public Works, Fire and Rescue and Transfer Station. The replacement schedules help with capital improvement planning and funding reserve accounts, which pay for dump trucks, fire engines and roll-off containers. Each schedule lists when an item needs to be replaced based on […]
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Library seeks teen volunteers LEWISTON — The Auburn Public Library is starting a new VolunTEENs program, an ongoing opportunity for teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13-18) to get involved at the library. VolunTEENs can help plan and run library events, create displays, review books, organize the collection and even offer computer help or tutoring. Sign […]
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Short — Waisanen
John Waisanen III and Amber Short NEW GLOUCESTER — Announcement is made of the engagement of Amber A. Short of New Gloucester and John H. Waisanen III of Auburn. Miss Short is the daughter of Cathy Mitchell of New Gloucester and Gerald Short Jr. of Minot. Mr. Waisanen is the son of John and Deidre […]
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Meshram joins Burns & McDonnell
NEW GLOUCESTER — The New England office of Burns & McDonnell has hired Tushar Meshram as project controls specialist at its office here. Meshram, a resident of Portland, joins Burns & McDonnell’s Maine office working on the Maine Power Reliability Program, the largest construction project in Maine’s history. Burns & McDonnell serves as program manager […]
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E. Field: Concepts are not important
Many Republicans are publicly wondering why they lost seats in the recent election and failed to win the presidency. Apparently, they haven’t noticed that women, immigrants, gay people, seniors, the poor, the middle class and racial and religious minorities are tired of being ignored, disrespected and patronized. Democrats believe that Medicare and Social Security should […]
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Art exhibit applications TOPSHAM — Topsham Public Library is accepting applications for the annual art exhibit, “The Joy of Art.” The deadline for the submission of applications is Dec. 21. The annual juried art exhibit features original artwork by year-round Maine residents, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in categories including mixed media, […]
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Mary Martha Chaplin
1924-2012 LEWISTON — Mary Martha Chaplin of New Gloucester died Oct. 29, 2012 in Lewiston. Born in Lewiston, Feb. 20, 1924 to Martha M. Chapman and Dexter Knights, she grew up in Auburn, married Robert P. Chaplin, also of Auburn and raised her family on Leonard Street in Portland, before moving to New Gloucester in […]
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Roy F. Lowe
AUBURN — Roy F. Lowe, 79, of New Gloucester, passed away Nov. 6, at Clover Manor, surrounded by his loving family and several wonderful, compassionate staff members. Roy was born Dec. 7, 1932, to Elsie G. and Edward C. Lowe. He was married to Edith Thurlow, June 6, 1953. Roy was employed by CMP and […]
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Youngsters donate to Humane Society
LEWISTON – The primary support for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens. Items recently donated to the shelter will help with the care of the thousands of unwanted animals the Humane Society helps each year. On Aug. 6, Ian Fuller of Winthrop presented GAHS with […]
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Eastern Star meeting Nov. 8 AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Members will be having an ESTARL supper and will be honoring chaplains. Supper will be at 6 p.m. Cribbage League winners named LEWISTON — The […]