NAPLES — Labrador Retriever Dolly Pawton this week didn’t win the top title at the American Humane Hero Dog Awards on the Hallmark Channel, but she is still the 2020 service dog of the year. Dolly, age 4, is a trained cardiac alert dog and monitors her human companion, Amy Sherwood, for cardiac health and […]
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Third NG library budget goes to voters Dec. 15
NEW GLOUCESTER — Residents in December will vote for a third time on a budget for the town’s library, which has been closed since mid-September after voters rejected a second budget proposal. The latest proposal of $102,033, to be voted on Dec. 15, is down $4,000 from last year’s budget, and funds the positions of […]
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Applications open for vacant Gray seat on SAD 15 board
GRAY — The Town Council is seeking applications for a vacant seat on the Gray-New Gloucester School District Board of Directors. The appointed director will serve for the remainder of the fiscal school year, until June 8, 2021. Applicants must be registered to vote in and reside in the town of Gray during their term. […]
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Great Northern Dock, Maine Cabin Masters host food drive
NAPLES — Great Northern Docks and Maine Cabin Masters will hold a food drive to support Crosswalk Food Pantry from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1114 Roosevelt Trail. Donors of non-perishable items for the pantry will be able to meet the stars of Maine Cabin Masters, a reality show on the DIY network where […]
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Gray hires consultant to lead town manager search
GRAY — Town Council approved Tuesday night hiring consulting firm Eaton Peabody to lead the town’s search for a new town manager. Deb Cabana, the current town manager, is set to retire next summer. Eaton Peabody, which is based in Augusta, will charge the town $6,000 for their services, as per their proposal. The council […]
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No new COVID-19 cases reported at Saint Joseph’s College
STANDISH — In-person classes resumed at Saint Joseph’s College Monday as the college reported no new cases of COVID-19 in the past week. As it phases out of “study in place” mode, the college is requiring that all students, including those who remained on campus throughout the temporary lockdown, test negative for the virus before […]
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Free ‘Let Go of a Grudge’ workshop planned at college
STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College is hosting a free virtual workshop, entitled “Can You Let Go of a Grudge?”, which aims to guide participants in the process of letting go and learning how to forgive. The event is from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 17. The Rev. Frank Desiderio, CSP, spiritual teacher and author […]
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Two more cases of COVID-19 at St. Joseph’s College
STANDISH — Two more community members at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, for a total of 11 cases, according to the school’s website. The college announced that it had identified two positive cases of the virus on Sept. 10 and said in an announcement from President Jim […]
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Windham wraps up marijuana licensing hearings
WINDHAM — Town Council approved 35 marijuana business licenses Tuesday night for non-adult use operations in town. The licenses are reviewed and awarded on an annual basis. Three additional applicants were conditionally approved pending submission of missing application materials. The licenses awarded include: three medical caregiver (home) operations, 11 medical caregiver and cultivation operations, 10 […]
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Windham’s Nadeau recognized as Citizen Planner of the Year
WINDHAM — Town Councilor David Nadeau is the Maine Association of Planners’ 2020 Citizen Planner of the Year. An announcement from the town read, “The award recognizes Councilor Nadeau’s years of dedication towards his grasp, participation and support of community planning principles, long-term vision, strategic planning and budgetary measures all for the betterment of the […]