Will
citizens vote for improved school buildings?
Gray
-- As PDT Architect Manning Morrill unloaded boxes
of thick binders, the SAD 15 School Board Facilities
sub committee settled into their chairs around the
table at Russell School Library. On the agenda was
how much it will cost to fix the most critical needs
of the five school-owned buildings. more
How a Maine town creates a new economy
This is the second article of a series of reports
by The Monument on Maine's Creative Economy. This
week's segment will focus on Eastport and its efforts
to embrace the creative economy. We take a look at
what, if any, economic impact that Eastport's ambitious
creative endeavor has had on the town. more
News
Briefs:
--Maine
State Legislative Appropriations Committee makes
progress with budget; removes Sunday hunting from
budget
--Cendant
Settlement Services group acquires a leading title
company in New England, Market Street Settlement
Group, Inc. Joins Cendant Settlement Services Group
Family of Companies
--Maine implementing registration of livestock premises
for national animal ID system
--Opportunity Farm for Boys and Girls receives
grant
--Spring into health: "Day of Health"
planned for Vernal Equinox ... more
"Believe in ME. …Maine"
By Rep. Susan W. Austin (R-Gray) HD 109, Part of
Gray, part of North Yarmouth and part of Pownal
As state representative for portions of Gray, No.
Yarmouth and Pownal, serving on the Business Research
and Economic Development Committee I gain "good
news" through state forums, weekly summaries,
publications, and work sessions. more
Augusta Update: Small Business Initiative
By Rep. Mark Bryant (D-Windham) HD 110, Part of
Windham, Part of Gray
Since
I grew up in a mill town, it was a natural choice
for me to work for Sappi. People in my family worked
their whole lives in the mill, and it seemed like
a secure way to make a living. Unfortunately, manufacturing
and factory jobs are not secure options anymore-I
learned that the hard way when I was laid off. more
Poker Rally success
Gray Snowolves Club: safe fun for all
As the snowmobilers crossed the last street to St.
Gregory's, poker faces cracked into smiles. The
First Annual Poker Rally sponsored by the Gray Snowolves
was a success, with not only big fun had by all,
but with funds raised for future scholarship donations.
more
Where is this: answer
Last week, The Monument published a photo of
a small portion of a local building and asked "where
is this?" We received numerous answers, all
asking if the bank of windows in disrepair was Russell
School in Gray. One person asked if it was Memorial
School. Nope to all. Rose Dorr of Gray knew.
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