We had an enjoyable hike up Pisgah Hill last week. The weather cooperated and the trail is in good shape. The loop trail offers some interesting stone artifacts from an old quarry. We will try a new ...

On the last day of March 2025, Phil Vampatella turned 85 and decided that it was time to shake things up a bit. So, he sent out an invitation to our extended family members for a June get-together.

I hope everyone had a good 4th of July with some outdoor time with family and friends. Let’s meet at 10 am at the Pisgah Hill trailhead in New Gloucester on Wednesday July 9th at 10 a.m. This trail is ...

In years past, I often watched various bees enjoying the feast of flowers, peacefully and productively pollinating the fruiting bushes and trees across our property. The untamed wildflowers ...

A steamy, sticky July morning saw the crew from Nealco Construction of Naples continuing their progress on the Fairgrounds bathroom and storage project. Sheathing now covers the walls and the roof, ...

This season’s workshops have expanded, once again! There are over 70 workshops listed to entice your brain and your creativity. We have new instructors joining us, fresh new classes, and a bunch of ...

The Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival returns on Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the vestry of the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Enjoy native strawberries, ...

Ted Shane concluded 19 years’ service in New Gloucester on Thursday, finishing as Public Works Director as well as head of Building and Grounds and the Transfer Station. Town staff marked his ...

This old barn is STUFFED with treasures from the Shakers’ own buildings and donated by many generous friends! You’ll find fine artwork, antiques, baskets, spinning wheels galore, quilt frames you’ve ...

New Gloucester voters elected Carolyn (Connie) Justice and Rachel Lyn Rumson to the Select Board and returned incumbents Penny Collins and Misty Coolidge to the School Board in the June 10 municipal ...

The agenda was routine but the meeting on Monday was not, as it marked the final Select Board meeting for Chair Dustin Ward and member Tammy Donovan. After four and six years’ service, respectively, ...

We are blessed with a convenient drop-off location for your donations at the New Gloucester Public Library. Many thanks to Emily and Ellie. We are also fortunate to have the volunteer staff at the ...