Council
Fund policy raises eyebrows
Gray-At last Tuesday's Council meeting, citizens
objected to sections of a proposed policy that would
outline how undesignated funds are to be controlled.
The policy was drafted at the recommendation of
the Town Auditor, who noted that the Town's Undesignated
fund balance was increasing to embarrassingly high
levels. The fund balance was at 23%...more
On the Campaign Trail for Edwards
Falmouth--Sean Mooney wears many hats. This 39-year
old Falmouth man is an environmental lawyer with
Verrill and Dana. He is a husband. He is the father
of three. He is also a political activist. Currently,
he is the volunteer Chairman for John Edwards' Presidential
campaign in Maine....more
Gary Stetson's amazing gift to you
The Maine State Museum is now home to "...the
northeast's premier marble collection owned by a
public museum"
Gray--Mid
1960's. It was a German made solid core swirl. He'd
won the marble from Lewis Gordon during a recess
game at Russell School in Gray. Gordon begged him
to sell the marble back because it had belonged
to his grandfather, and Gary Stetson did, for...more
Mainers for Bush head to New Hampshire
Busloads
of Bush-backers will be leaving the Pine Tree State
in the next few days to help rally the troops for
President Bush in the Granite State. They will be
joined by several big name Republican pols: Former
New York City Mayor...more
New Gloucester long range planning
Library Trustees' report:
New Gloucester--For the first time, all the committees,
Departments, Selectmen and Town Manager gathered
in for a Long-Range Planning workshop held in late
November and they presented their visions for each
body. The intent was to gather all the committee
chairs and members, staff, and the Town Manager
and SelectBoard and discuss the road ahead for New
Gloucester. The idea was...more
News Briefs:
--Green
Party presidential candidate forum
--Patience Johnson Elected President of the Maine
County Commissioners Association
--Former Gray Town manager contract not renewed...more
Kerry
and Small Business
Maine's economy moves on the back of small businesses.
The largest employers in the state are small businesses
such as Cole Farms Restaurant and Wing's Tank and
Tummy. How does the current leader among the Democrats
rate in terms of small business?...more
