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Fall Leaves in Gray Elizabeth Prata photo

10M School Bond passes
By Elizabeth Prata

SAD Board member Peter Pinkerton said he is "pleased and delighted" with the result of Tuesday's vote, which approved a 10 million dollar bond for Gray-New Gloucester schools. ... more

Why hasn't GPLA raised any money?
Council wondered Monday night

Gray--Monday night the Gray Town Council sank their teeth into the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and discussed how many buildings the Town owns, which ones need the most repair, and which to perhaps sell. They reviewed capital requests known and upcoming, such as the potential bestowal of Pennell Institute to the Town through civil action before a judge now. They also discussed the two lines in the CIP that pointed to two of the Library's upcoming capital requests. ... more

Council, Manager talk in Executive Session

Gray--The Town Council went into executive session Monday night to discuss their expectations of Manager Mitchell A. Berkowitz and they stayed behind closed doors for over an hour. ... more

News Briefs:
--Locals meet with Governor, Topic: Art and the Environment
--MMPA Announces Awards, New Gloucester firm among awardees--Rep. Tom Allen votes to protect property rights of individuals, eminent domain
--New Gloucester Seeks Public Input on Town-wide Development Study ... more

How did local legislators score?
MERI business support ratings are out

Maine's percentage of tax burden is higher than any other state in New England at 13% ... more

Community News:
--Military News
--Acclaimed Photographer to Discuss New Book
--News From The Raymond Village Library
--Gray Recreation Department - movies, movies movies!
--Accolades: Dick Wood Announces Farm of Year ... more

Successful fundraiser for NG First Congregational Church

The event to help bring in money for the Save the Ceiling fund brought out a collection of curious 'cash in the attic' patrons to the great room in the Parish Hall at New Gloucester's Congregational Church last Saturday. ... more