Wreaths Across America rolls through Upper Village Hundreds of people converged at the New Gloucester Veterans Monument to watch the Wreaths Across America convoy bound for Arlington National Cemetery pass by. Sirens and horns emanating from police and fire vehicles signaled the arrival of the lengthy procession. A 30-minute ceremony featured tributes to several of […]

Free kimchi tasting The market at Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, is offering a free tasting featuring Kimchi Beyond Compare from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Their product is made in small batches using a traditional Korean recipe consisting of salted and fermented vegetables. It is often used as a side […]

Running of the Brides 5K Hunger activist Misty Coolidge of Coolidge Family Farm is bringing back her 5K which encourages people to participate while wearing a wedding dress. Dresses will be available at the event. The run, which takes place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, benefits the Good Shepherd Food Bank. The […]

A Very G-NG Halloween Trunk or Treat fun and excitement can be fulfilled at A Very G-NG Halloween, a community-oriented event sponsored by the Gray-New Gloucester Recreation Department. The New Gloucester Fairgrounds at 106 Bald Hill Road is the site for the action happening from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 (rain date […]

A cappella music concert Harmonizing side by side with their sisters in song, Royal River Chorus is a membership organization of 25-plus women united by their love of music. They will be performing at the Village Coffeehouse from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the First Congregational Church Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. […]

Unity Environmental University tour Local businesses, community organizations, residents, Gray-New Gloucester High School students, SAD 15 school board and staff, town officials and committees, Pineland Farms and Unity staff are invited to a reception to learn about Unity – Our Hometown University. This Oct. 3 networking event is hosted by the town’s Economic and Community […]

Community Celebration this Saturday The schedule of activities for this town-sponsored gala has been announced. The parade starting in the Lower Village steps off at 9:30 a.m. and will proceed to the fairgrounds at 106 Bald Hill Road where it will travel around the track. The Five County Credit Union tent will feature balloon-tying from […]

250th birthday grand finale Sept. 7 Join in on the Sept. 7 grand finale of the yearlong celebration of New Gloucester’s 250th birthday, beginning with a festive 2.5-mile parade starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Village near the intersection of Church and Gloucester Hill roads. To participate, register by Friday, Aug. 30, using the […]

Community celebration, parade and fair Plans are underway for the New Gloucester 250th Community Celebration and Fair on Sept 7. More than 60 vendors, community groups and crafters are lined up. The celebration features food trucks, kids zone, live music and more. Spots for community groups, crafters, regional nonprofits and other vendors are still available. […]

Open Farm Day Maine Open Farm Day takes place Sunday, July 28, and Acker’s Acres Angoras and Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village will welcome visitors. Acker’s Acres Angoras at 359 Gloucester Hill Road will open its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to showcase their Angora rabbits and the colorful yarns spun from their wool. […]