335 residents signed the petition seeking to remove George Colby, following comments made at a December Selectboard meeting that petitioners deemed racist.
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Cross Insurance Arena hoping for federal relief
Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again.
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College ramps up COVID protocols for students’ return
Saint Joseph’s College administrators say that they “learned a ton” about COVID-19 prevention and are confident in their precautions for the start of the spring semester next week.
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Overall crime down in Windham, Bridgton
The towns’ police chiefs, however, say drug-related crimes and substance use and its treatment are among their top concerns.
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Snowmobile clubs ready for first big snowfall of season
Snowmobile clubs throughout the region have been working on clearing trails and repairing bridges for months now.
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Growing recovery center plans to relocate
The Portland Recovery Community Center on Forest Avenue hopes to more than double its space to better meet its expanding membership’s needs.
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New Gloucester recall effort: ‘We can do better as a town’
A group of New Gloucester residents say that Selectman George Colby’s recent actions are reflective of a trend of inappropriate behavior.
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Norway man charged with drug crimes after traffic stop in Naples
Authorities found fentanyl, cocaine and crack in the vehicle.
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Area schools see a post-holiday increase in COVID-19 outbreaks
This story has been updated.
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Protecting first responders
Gray and New Gloucester fire and rescue personnel receive the first of their two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.