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How a third Shaker came to join the religious group’s only active community

by Gillian Graham September 17, 2025September 20, 2025

Sister April Baxter moved to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village this spring and is optimistic the community in New Gloucester — the home of the small religious denomination’s 3 members — will continue to grow.

Local & State, News

Pedestrian fatally struck by car in New Gloucester

by Sophie Burchell August 17, 2025August 17, 2025

The crash occurred on Saturday evening on Lewiston Road.

Community, Local & State

Maine farms open barn doors to visitors to show off ‘labor of love and passion’

by Sophie Burchell July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

As part of the statewide Open Farm Day on Sunday, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester welcomed more than 600 visitors to meet its variety of livestock and learn more about local agriculture.

Local & State

New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals

by Rory Sweeting July 17, 2025July 22, 2025

Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.

Local & State, News

In wake of ‘devastating’ cuts, volunteers step up to ready Shakers for the season

by Gillian Graham May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Friends of the Shakers gather from around the country to prepare for spring at Sabbathday Lake, the only still-active community of its kind in the world.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Maine nonprofits try to navigate funding cuts, unclear rules and an uncertain future

by Gillian Graham April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Federal grant cancellations have challenged nonprofits of all stripes but especially small groups, which make up the majority and don’t have deep pockets.