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Are gravel pit owners getting the shaft?
Gray's ordinance revisions may ban new pits

Gray--Over two years ago, the seventeen gravel pit owners in Gray got together with Gray's Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) to work toward streamlining the permitting process and the ordinance itself. They convened throughout the year, at meeting...more

Bullying a concern at GNG High School
Bullying by staff and administration counts too, students say

Gray--The SAD #15 Board of Directors received a letter from twelve Gray-New Gloucester High School students who participated in a Bullying Prevention Training this past May. High School principal Paul Penna brought the program to the school, and afterwards students were asked to gather in groups to brainstorm concerns. more

Lifted Spirits
Community lends a hand to New Gloucester family

New Gloucester--Saturday proved to be a day that people still do care about others. The Rosengren family received a new handicapped-accessible van with a wheelchair lift for their son, Derek, thanks to a successful fundraiser begun as a surprise for Derek. more


Party for Bush
Innovative grassroots meet-ups bring Bush supporters together

North Yarmouth--Summer is a time for cookouts, relaxing, and parties. Thanks to the new digital democracy, the Hamlins of North Yarmouth partied with 100,000 like-minded people last Thursday night. It was a party for President Bush, organized through the re-election website www.georgewbush.com....more

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For whom the guillotine tolls

Community Little Theatre believes in presenting quality productions. From its superior cast, stellar acting, and authentic sets, the audience can expect a worthwhile experience. For the Scarlet Pimpernel, a production to be held in air conditioned Lewiston Middle School in August, the set designers scoured far and wide to ensure authenticity for its centerpiece- the guillotine....more