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Manager Presents Budget
New Gloucester- Selectmen Monday night heaped praise upon Town Manager William Cooper and town employees after Cooper presented his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year which does not increase the tax burden on residents or businesses- meaning that any tax more

The road not traveled
Street Construction ordinance not ready yet
Gray--The developers and interested citizens who attended Monday night’s Council meeting were hoping that the third time would be the charm in which the Council would finally accept the Ordinance Review Committee’s recommendation for a revised Street Construction ordinance. more

If local citizens were Governor
Gray-New Gloucester--Governor John Baldacci took office this week pledging to not increase taxes and to combine two human services departments. Local residents were asked what they would do if they were Governor Baldacci during the first few days of his administration. "Why, I'd increase taxes," Bruce Morrone said kiddingly...more

Guiseley eyes new office
Gray-- The Gray Planning Board unanimously approved the application of Gray Family Vision Center to construct a professional building on Turnpike Acres Road off Route 100 at the January 9 meeting.

Gray Family Vision Center’s owner Dr. David Guiseley expects to move into the building next September leaving his current location on the Shaker Road. more

Comparison of Changes to the Teachers' Contract

SAD 15-- The following is a listing of the changes made to the teachers' contract as approved earlier this month and will remain in effect until the beginning of the school year in 2005. more

Dombrowski earns praise for poise from Zoom! crew
Gray- When Brie Dombrowski of Gray read the press release in the Portland paper, she decided right away she wanted to call. Maine Public Broadcasting had put out a notice for any teens who volunteer to come forward to be interviewed and filmed for upcoming PBS episode of the popular, kid-oriented show, "Zoom." more

Uneasy Allies
Commentary by Chuck Mahaleris

I wouldn't be suprised at all if Maine Republicans started lavishing gifts and trinkets upon Governor John Baldacci. I wouldn't be suprised to see State Rep Sue Austin putting together a big fruit basket or to see Party Chairwoman Kathy Watson taking him out to dinner. After all, he may be their best hope. more

News: Shorts

--Town ponders one new position and acts on another
--Selectman "Alarmed" with Alarm Ordinance
--Special Election to Fill Selectman Vacancy
--School Board Airing Air Quality Questions
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