Local designers include Ashley Arlene Designs of Lisbon Falls, ArtbyBen of Portland and Re-Loved Fashions of Augusta.
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Local students graduate from State University of New York
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students were recognized May 20 during The State University of New York at Potsdam’s 203rd commencement ceremony. Emma Matusovich of New Gloucester graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in music business and musical studies. Antonio Rodriguez of New Portland graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree […]
Poland high school students qualify for national speech, debate competition
Four Poland Regional High School Speech and Debate students have qualified for the national competition, scheduled for Thursday to Monday, May 25-29 in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the second year in a row that Audrey Fryda of New Gloucester and Cheyenne Toth of Mechanic Falls, both juniors, have qualified for nationals. They went to Washington, […]
Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not enough time to comply.
Police chase across 2 counties ends with deadly crash in Gray
Nicholas Leibowitz, 30, crashed about 8:30 p.m. Friday and suffered fatal injuries, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club met April 18, and Pat Quinn of Otisfield placed first. Tied for second and third were Paul Clement of New Gloucester and Mike Quinn of Otisfield. The club has many new players and continues to invite all interested bridge players to join in at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Lewiston Armory, […]
Optimist clubs seek volunteers for Earth Day event April 22
The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club, Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club, and Tri Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, seek volunteers to join them for one hour on Saturday, April 22 — Earth Day — to pick up trash in neighborhoods. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one hour to pick up […]
New Gloucester chimney catches fire, second in 24 hours
Fire crews responded to 1235 Lewiston Road for a chimney fire Saturday. The fire, which did not damage the home, was the second crews responded to in a day.
With an outpouring of branches, Maine breweries are tapping new markets
Battery Steele Brewing and Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. are the latest beer makers to add new restaurants or taprooms.
New Gloucester resident cast in Dean College theater production
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Emily Thompson of New Gloucester has earned the role of featured female ensemble in the Dean College production of “Pippin.” The show is scheduled to run from Wednesday, March 22 through Sunday, March 26. “Pippin” is an allegory of a young prince in search of himself. Longing to find passion, adventure, or […]