It is election season already. Self-absorbed, indignant, entitled special interest groups are going to Augusta to angrily confront legislators working to protect taxpayers from government overreach. They are then writing heavily slanted slam pieces like the one recently submitted by Mary Ann Larson (April 7) against State Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello on behalf of the so […]
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New Gloucester kayaker found near Saco dies
SACO — A 51-year-old kayaker who was reported missing near Saco Bay in southern Maine has died. The Maine Sunday Telegram said Steven Langlais of New Gloucester died at Maine Medical Center in Portland, where he was taken after he was found face-up in the water Saturday evening. A Maine Marine Patrol aircraft found Langlais’ […]
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C.McGee: It’s a case of money talks
Mary Ann Larson’s letter (April 7) concerning her experience in going to Augusta to object to the present administration’s handling of MaineCare and her comments about the reception she received from State Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello intrigued me. Did Larson truly believe that her senator would listen to her? After all, I doubt if Larson contributed […]
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Hebron Academy announces Cum Laude Society inductees
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Head of School John King and Hebron Cum Laude Chapter secretary John Curtis have announced the 2012 Cum Laude Society inductees. The society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor, according to its mission statement. Hebron’s chapter was chartered in 1927 and is […]
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University of Maine at Presque Isle dean’s list
PRESQUE ISLE – Seven area students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Highest honors: Kimberly Francis, Auburn; Sarah Taylor, Industry; Emily Moore, Lisbon; Cody Humphrey, New Gloucester; and Vera Abbott, Sumner. Honors: Renee Moore, […]
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Well done – Katherine Slye
ELMIRA, N.Y. —On Jan. 26, Elmira College held its 2012 Winter Convocation, recognizing 123 Honor Scholars whose continued excellence earned them recognition as a Cowles Honor Scholar and Honor Scholar of the Class of 2012, 2013 and 2014. Katherine Slye ’12 of New Gloucester, has earned recognition as a Cowles Scholar. Slye is majoring in […]
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Enoch — DeWitt
Jennifer and Hans DeWitt BATH — The wedding of Jennifer Nichols Enoch and Hans Dietrich DeWitt was held on Feb. 18 in Bath. Capt. Jean Lanagan-Henderson officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. DeWitt is the daughter of June and Dwight Watson of Livermore Falls. Mr. DeWitt is the son of Jerry and Ruth DeWitt of New […]
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M. Larson: Backward-thinking governing
I traveled to Augusta recently to join the “Maine First” effort to draw attention to the bills being hurriedly pushed through in the last couple weeks of this legislative session. I attempted to share concerns with my senator, Lois Snowe-Mello, but she abruptly made it clear that she wasn’t interested in listening. If all of […]
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Grange presents dictionaries to third-graders
NEW GLOUCESTER — Sabbathday Lake Grange 365 supports the Dictionary Project through its Words for Thirds program. The Grange presented third-grade students at Burchard A. Dunn Elementary School with dictionaries on during a recent visit. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home. “It is amazing to see […]
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Coffeehouse will host a cappella, blues/jazz groups
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Village Coffeehouse will feature two groups Saturday, April 7, a cappella group the BluTonic and blues/jazz/bluegrass group Lousy Cowboy Music with special guest Dave Moretti. The newly formed BluTonic of Portland performs jazz and pop standards. Started as a group of musical friends getting together, BluTonic has developed a repertoire of […]