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Winter stream on Weymouth Road

Elizabeth Prata photo

SAD 15- outsourced cleaning company quits

Gray-The sixth cleaning company has now left their contract behind and the schools will likely be cleaned by in-house staff. The outsourced company cleaned Russell, Memorial and Dunn Elementary schools, and the Central Office from 4 to 11 p.m. weeknights. ... more

Maine Wildlife Park money: where did it go?
Rep. Austin looks into the issue

The state budget that was enacted in 2003 required the transfer of funds in certain dedicated accounts, the Gray Wildlife Park being one of many accounts in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife that had money diverted to the General Fund. more

What should be done with Pennell?
Two more councilors add their views

Gray--Last week, The Monument asked each Gray Town Councilor what their vision for Pennell Institute and Lab is, the buildings and 5-acre land complex in the center of Gray that is currently managed by the SAD but is one that Gray Council and Manager have indicated they would like to own again. The building would cost more than 1.5 million dollars ... more

Olyvia's Law heard in Augusta Monday

AUGUSTA - Putting a new law on the books won't bring "Baby Olyvia" back, but efforts initiated by her parents may prevent a similar tragedy happening to another family visiting Maine's many state parks and the Maine Wildlife Park at Gray. more

When is a federal holiday not a federal holiday?
History of Presidents' Day

Most people believe that Presidents' Day is a federal holiday. The day is observed on the third Monday in February. While most observances focus on honoring both Lincoln and Washington, according to the federal government, the holiday is still known as Washington's Birthday. more

Winter photo essay
By Elizabeth Prata...more