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DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Village Scrappers of Livermore is holding a Quilters’ Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 176 Park St. in Livermore Falls. It’s the house on the corner of Routes 17 and 133. Rain date is July 18.
There will be all kinds of fabric and notions along with other craft items. Fabric will be sold for $2 per yard, fat quarters will be 50 cents each or 3 for $1.
If you are a quilter, please stop by and check out our selection. We should have lots of items for your next project. If you need more information, please call 224-7147. We hope to see you all there.
Occupation: Senior staff attorney, The Wilderness Society; director, Pinnacle Risk Strategies PLLC
Political and/or civic experience: New Gloucester Planning Board; New Gloucester Comprehensive Plan Update Committee; board member and governance chairperson, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; Management Committee member, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Certification Services LLC
The town government operates now with a select board, town manager and Town Meeting, without a town charter. The purpose of a charter, in general, is to define the powers, functions and procedures of municipal government. New Gloucester supporters of a town charter said previously that it will give residents more oversight of their local government and increase transparency in town affairs.
New Gloucester Charter Commission race draws 11 candidates
New Gloucester residents will vote for six residents to join the Charter Commission, which holds a term of up to 24 months.
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Joining an already packed June 8 ballot in New Gloucester, 11 candidates are vying for six spots on the Charter Commission, a position that carries a term of one year to 24 months.
Michael Arata
Family: Married, three children
Education: Master’s of science in mechanical engineering, California State University Sacramento; bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering, University of California Davis
Occupation: Licensed professional engineer; owner, East West Mechanical Engineering LLC
Political and/or civic experience: Treasurer, Connections Community Group; Sunday school teacher, East Auburn Baptist Church; volunteer, New Gloucester Cub Scouts; member, New Commandment organization; volunteer, Bread of Life Food Pantry, Gray; member, Maine Society of Professional Engineers