Worries the Naples referendum question on replacing the Causeway bridge was poorly worded seem unfounded after Tuesday’s vote. But those in favor of keeping a swing bridge should still worry about their opinions holding water with the state. The non-binding question asked voters to choose between a swinging bridge or a state-approved fixed bridge over […]

Worries the Naples referendum question on replacing the Causeway bridge was poorly worded seem unfounded after Tuesday’s vote. But those in favor of keeping a swing bridge should still worry about their opinions holding water with the state. The non-binding question asked voters to choose between a swinging bridge or a state-approved fixed bridge over […]

A few months ago, Trooper Lucas Hare stopped a car on Route 26 in New Gloucester, just like the many made every day on Maine’s roads and highways. After noticing something in the car, Hare conducted a search and uncovered a significant amount of drugs. But he didn’t stop there. After piecing a few more […]

Alan and Sally Brown said they can hear the bass beat and the voices of patrons at neighboring MemoryLane Music Hall in Standish just as plainly if they were in their driveway. “It wakes me from a dead sleep,” said Sally Brown, who has lived on Blake Road with her husband since 1976. They are […]

A “rooting for democracy” plant sale to benefit the work of the New Gloucester Democratic Committee will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Cloutier’s Market on Route 100 in the Upper Village. Plants of all varieties from our personal gardens will be offered for sale. In addition, raffle tickets to […]

Nineteen months ago and just six weeks after I got married, I convinced my husband to let me adopt a crazy, mixed-up dog, with a lot of “issues”, who was close to entering his 11th month at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. It took some pleading, but when Chris finally “caved” and let me sign on […]

I hope all Moms out there had a happy and joyful Mother’s Day. As most of you know, my Mom has been in and out of the hospital most of this year, but continues to make me look like a wimp. I am in awe of her every day and just hope that someday that […]

I hope all Moms out there had a happy and joyful Mother’s Day. As most of you know, my Mom has been in and out of the hospital most of this year, but continues to make me look like a wimp. I am in awe of her every day and just hope that someday that […]

I hope all Moms out there had a happy and joyful Mother’s Day. As most of you know, my Mom has been in and out of the hospital most of this year, but continues to make me look like a wimp. I am in awe of her every day and just hope that someday that […]

Take a tour of centuries past at a free medieval day Sunday, May 18, from 1-5 p.m. at the Casco Public Library. Come join the fun with an afternoon of medieval activities including armored combat, music and dance, crafts, food, and games geared to all ages. Participation is welcome, but medieval garb not required. The […]