RUMFORD — Black Mountain 0f Maine in Rumford and Pineland Farms Nordic Center in New Gloucester are being marketed in a ski deal for Maine Winter Sports Center facilities. For $150, the Ski Again Pass gives unlimited skiing at all MWSC facilities for the season, Andy Shepard, president and chief executive officer of the MWSC, […]
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Marion ‘Babe’ Rowe
LEWISTON — Marion “Babe” Rowe, 94, of New Gloucester, died Friday, Sept. 14, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1917. She was married to Warren “Percy” Rowe, who predeceased her. She spent many years working with her sister, Annie, at Bailey Brothers General Store and was the postmaster there before […]
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Bridge results LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Sept. 10 were as follows: first, Rosemarie Goodwin and Les Buzzell; second/third tie, Mary Trafton and Luke Merry with Linda Leotsakos and Jan Arey. The Lewiston-Auburn Duplicate winners on Sept 4 were: N/S, first Richard Balian and Pete Cummings; second, […]
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Two political forums scheduled in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — Local cable access television will host two legislative candidate forums in October that are open to the public. The first forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8; incumbent Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello and challenger John Cleveland will participate in a Senate District 15 forum. The second forum will be […]
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VFW 9150 meets Sept. 17 LEWISTON — The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Lewiston Armory on Central Avenue. All officers and members are encouraged to attend. The agenda includes upcoming events. Eligible veterans are encouraged to join the VFW. Social Security assistance AUBURN […]
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Cribbage results LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Armory on Sept. 6 were: first place, Jeanne Collette 2 player table; second place, Linda Williams and Val Asselin; third place, Louise Carey and Bob Oliver; fourth place, Connie St. Pierre and Kathy Bernier; fifth place, Sue Fisher and Gerry Therrien. […]
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Lyme-Aid music festival is Sept. 16
NEW GLOUCESTER — Lymebuddies offers support to those who are affected by Lyme disease, and to raise awareness about this illness they are holding the 2nd annual Lyme-Aid Family Music Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at Thompson’s Orchard, 276 Gloucester Hill Road. Bring lawn chairs and picnic to enjoy great […]
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P. Hilton: Going door-to-door
With all the orchestrated hoopla of the Democratic and Republican conventions, and the “shouting” of the TV ads paid for by shadowy groups, it is so refreshing to meet two candidates who knock on people’s doors, ask what you want to have happen in Augusta and then actually listen. My appreciation to Nichole Stevens of […]
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Sept. 11 will be kick-off fundraiser for veterans monument
NEW GLOUCESTER — On Patriot’s Day, Tuesday, Sept. 11, the New Gloucester Farmers’ Market at Connemara Farm on 37 Peacock Hill Road will launch a capital campaign fundraiser to benefit the future New Gloucester Veterans’ Monument. The event will be held rain or shine from 4 to 6 p.m. at Connemara Farm at the weekly […]