Like many members of Generation X, I have had a pessimistic view of politicians in general. That is, until I was fortunate enough to get to know my state senator, Lois Snowe-Mello, and my state representative, Ellie Espling. It is truly refreshing to have leaders who serve selflessly and don’t use their political connections for […]
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N. Gloucester man charged with damaging cruiser
PARIS — A New Gloucester man who police say damaged the inside of a police car Sunday was released Monday on $250 cash bail. Gary J. Peaslee, 25, of 27 Jack Hall Road, was arrested Sunday on Route 232 in Rumford on charges of violation of protective order, aggravated criminal mischief, possession of a firearm […]
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Norton — Swan
Amanda Norton and Kaleb Swan NEW GLOUCESTER — Daryl and Birgit Norton of New Gloucester are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Norton, to Kaleb Peter Swan, son of Peter and Rebecca Swan of Turner. The wedding will be held at 4 p.m. on May 11 at All Souls chapel in Poland Spring.
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R. Fortier: Reprehensible assault on democracy
In the forum piece, “People want expanded voting, not less of it” (Oct. 4), Maine people spoke eloquently of the need to encourage and expand voting access for all citizens. In Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and elsewhere, new contested laws have attempted to restrict early voting, inhibit voter registration or require eligible registered voters to show […]
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Jonathan Lee: Why I should pay higher taxes
Who in his right mind would demand to pay higher taxes? You may well have asked that as some argue for higher rates on wealthy taxpayers like themselves. But it is really not that difficult to understand if you remember that the rich aren’t just taxpayers — they are, first and foremost, citizens. And good […]
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W. Bragdon: Changing the meaning of marriage
Those people who are planning to vote for same sex marriage should stop and think about what they are voting for. If homosexuals are allowed to get married, what will they go after next? Will they want permission to be coaches, Scout leaders or teachers where they will have control over children? Why should they […]
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P. Hilton: Showed better understanding
The New Gloucester Public Access Cable Committee produced a forum with state Senate candidates John Cleveland and Lois Snowe-Mello. Cleveland calmly demonstrated his exceptional capability. Unfortunately, Snowe-Mello either misunderstood or mischaracterized her own bill, which reduced the time within which the state must bring legal action against environmental violations from 10 years to six. She […]
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Kelly Parker Band to perform at New Gloucester Fair
NEW GLOUCESTER — The New Gloucester Community Fair Committee has announced that the Kelly Parker Band will be headlining this year’s musical performances at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds, 106 Bald Hill Road. “The Kelly Parker Band is well known throughout Maine,” said Michael Bardier, chairman of the fair committee. “They have a large following, and […]
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T. Sommer: Standing with the mayor
I offer kudos to Lewiston Mayor Bob Macdonald. It is about time people take back some of their freedoms, such as freedom of speech. He said nothing wrong, only what many people think but are too afraid to say. On days that I have to be in Lewiston, with its so-called diversity, I notice something […]
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Dem Committee participating in New Gloucester Community Fair
An afghan, comprised of striking fall foliage colors and created by Sherryl Couturier, is one of the raffle prizes at the New Gloucester Democratic Committee’s community fair booth. The Democratic Committee will continue its tradition of free pumpkin decorating for kids at the New Gloucester Community Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20. Decorations and donated pumpkins […]