Following a canceled event in 2020 and a virtual hike in 2021, Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice is planning its first in-person Hike for Hospice for Saturday, May 14, at Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive in New Gloucester. Although the hike is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there is no designated start […]
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Conservation trust targets land in four-town ‘hot spot’
The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn “is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate,” according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.
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Photo Album: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village to renovate Herb House
The community plans a $4.3 million project that would transform a derelict old building into a gleaming educational center intended to provide year-round services to visitors.
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Sabbathday Shakers seek to grow with new project and new plans
America’s last Shaker village snags $750,000 federal grant to help renovate its historic Herb House as a year-round attraction.
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New Gloucester man accused of impersonating police officer
He allegedly caused a disturbance Saturday morning at an athletic field before fleeing on a motorcycle.
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Optimist clubs seek volunteers to celebrate Earth Day
Three area Optimist clubs — the Lewiston-Auburn, the Gray-New Gloucester and the Tri-Town (Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland) — plan to celebrate Earth Day Friday, April 22, with a community service project. The clubs seek volunteers to commit to a minimum of one hour of roadside trash pickup in their community or neighborhood. People can […]
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New Gloucester student performs in Dean College production
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Emily Thompson of New Gloucester earned the role of ensemble and dance captain in the Dean College production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The production was presented March 30 through April 3. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre […]
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New Gloucester crews douse brush fire
Investigators said it appeared the cause was ashes from a fireplace.
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Multiple vehicles collide in New Gloucester
New Gloucester Fire Rescue is reporting a crash involving multiple vehicles in the vicinity of Lewiston and Gloucester Hill roads. First responders are on the scene, and authorities ask motorists to avoid the area. This story will be updated.
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Maine Air National Guard Unit holds change of command
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Maine Air National Guard’s 265th Combat Communications Squadron held a change of command ceremony March 6, at which Maj. Brenden Westin assumed command from Lt. Col. Brian Camire at the South Portland Air National Guard Station. Westin, of New Gloucester, has 14 years of military service spanning eight years on active […]