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Seven Apply for Council Seat

Gray--Seven candidates are lined up to vie for one appointed seat on the Gray Town Council and four of them came to the meeting Tuesday night for an interview. Richard Barter resigned effective October 5 and seeking to replace him for the remaining six months' term are...more

When is healthy too healthy?
Gray Town Audit is in

Gray-Town Auditor Greg Chabot delivered the official audit and presented his findings to the Council and audience Tuesday night. Chabot is from Runyon Kersteen Ouellette and he said that after scrutinizing the Town's books...more

Selectmen discuss Transfer Station

New Gloucester--Between junk yards and the transfer station, Monday night's New Gloucester Board of Selectmen meeting was mostly about garbage. Fees have changed, hours are different and the state junk yard law is being enforced. more

Debate in Print
Candidate Q&A

There are ten people running for state seats in Gray and New Gloucester. The Monument issued an invitation to all ten to answer a short survey that asked three local questions, for this week's paper, and we also offered space to publish a position piece next week. We call it a debate in print, and we thank all those who chose to participate.

House District 109: Rep. Sue Austin and opponent Steve Bunker

House District 110: Mark Bryant, (D) and Don Swander, (R) both of Windham

Maine Senate, 15th District: Sen. Neria Douglass and Lois Snowe-Mello

Maine Senate, 11th District: Challenger David Mastropaolo, D-(Falmouth) and Incumbent Sen. Karl Turner (R-Cumberland)

Commentary: Tax Cap NO

I'm writing to respond to last week's commentary about the tax cap. Mr. Langan's facts regarding the Massachusetts tax cap and Yarmouth taxes do not apply to Gray and New Gloucester. Massachusetts allows 2.5% or $25 per thousand for a tax rate. Most Maine towns, including Gray and New Gloucester, fall well below that rate. more

Trebuchet, nucelar bomb of the Middle Ages

New Gloucester--Remember the gag in Monty Python and the Holy Grail when the army used a seige-throwing device to fling the cow over the castle wall? It was funny to see in a comedy movie, but in medieval times the army laying seige to the castle really would fling dead horses and cows because it was an effective way to spread disease and lower morale. more

Fall photo essay:

The scenery in Fall in New England is unparalleled, particularly where we live, here in Gray-New Gloucester, Maine. We are lucky enough to be able to access the lakes, mountains, ocean, and cities within a few minutes and yet right in our backyards we have striking views that calm the spirit and uplift the soul. more