NEW GLOUCESTER — Barbara Merriman Brookings’ birthday on Dec. 10 heralds her longevity: She’ll be 96. Adding to this year’s celebration, she officially became New Gloucester’s eldest citizen on Sunday, named as the recipient of the Boston Post Cane Memorial Certificate — the town’s 16th since the honor began in 1908. Surrounded by her six […]
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Poland Spring Water driver to be in Wreaths Across America caravan
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring Water Company has been selected as a 2014 participant in the Wreaths Across America truck caravan delivering 130,000 balsam wreaths from Maine to Washington, D.C. to lay on military graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Harrison resident Scott Edwards, a 20-year Poland Spring employee, has been chosen as the driver. Edwards, […]
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Auburn VFW plans ham supper AUBURN — A ham supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the VFW, 588 Minot Ave. Price is $7 for adults and $3 for kids. All proceeds help support local veterans. Senior Citizens Cribbage League LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners […]
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New Gloucester taking back retirement plan overpayments
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday voted to manage roughly $160,000 from overpayments to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. The money was used to pay the town’s portion of employee retirement plan contributions. The system plans to transfer roughly $160,000 to New Gloucester beginning next spring. The money has been held since the 1990s. […]
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Donations for animals
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society cares for thousands of unwanted animals each year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens, including those pictured. GAHS is at 55 Strawberry Ave. To learn more about volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal, call 783-2311 or visit […]
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Colby College lists new enrollees
WATERVILLE — The following area students enrolled at Colby College this fall. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby’s rigorous academics, rich cultural life and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. Charles Gauvin of New Gloucester is the son of Charles Gauvin […]
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Amvets turkey raffle is today NEW GLOUCESTER — Amvets Post 6 will hold its annual turkey raffle at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Amvets Post 6 on Route 100. Female Veteran’s Luncheon is today RUMFORD — The Female Veteran’s Luncheon at American Legion Post 24 will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15. Veterans […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Dannell Z. Brown graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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New Gloucester farm damaged in early morning fire
NEW GLOUCESTER — A farmhouse on Abby Lane sustained $150,000 damage in an early morning fire Tuesday, Fire Department Capt. Scott Doyle said in a news release. The owner of the 2½-story home was alerted to the blaze by her dog and all five occupants safely left the house, he said. New Gloucester Fire & […]