News

Gray Bypass construction ahead of schedule

It was a project 40 years in the planning but it's being finished fast. It is the Gray Bypass, or 'Gray Connector' as the Department of Transportation titles it, and if the weather holds, most of it will be finished this construction season ... more

Police log: Gray teen leads police on high-speed chase, Robbery at Lewiston Road

GRAY: State Police say a 16-year-old boy from Gray is facing several charges after leading police on a high speed chase through several Cumberland County communities late Monday night.... more

Candidate for Gray Town Council: Julie DeRoche

Julie DeRoche anticipates that her 20 years of experience on the Yarmouth School Board will help her if she is elected to the Gray Town Council. There are two seats open with three candidates running, ... more

Candidate for Gray Town Council: Richard "Dick" Walls

Dick Walls retired from Chrysler Financial in 1998. Formerly the Customer Service Manager and Credit Manager, Walls credits his experience there as teaching him how to be patient, a good listener, fair-minded, how to empower people, consensus building and team building. more

Candidate for Gray Town Council: Alison Libbey

is also a candidate for Gray Town Council. Her listed number has been disconnected with no forwarding number listed. The Monument will continue to attempt to reach Libbey for a candidate interview.

New Gloucester woman moved to donate
Soldiers in Iraq on her mind

Remember how excited you were when you were away from home for the first time, in college perhaps, and you got a care package from home? more

Where the locals go

Southern Maine is an attraction for tourists, and New Gloucester and environs has its share of famous spots that visitors "from away" find charming. Pineland Farms, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Maine Wildlife Park in Gray and Poland Spring Preservation Park are but a few. But there are still some spots that the tourists haven't discovered, and Outlet Beach is one. ... more

Obituaries:
--Lucile K. Cleaves, 87
--James Wesley Pyle, 90 ... more

Political Commentary

Rep. Sue Austin: I represent you in the Maine House of Representatives. I serve on the Business Research and Economic Development Committee and Leaves of Absence. I take great pride in utilizing every opportunity with committee work, bill testimony and floor debate to create a positive presence of our District! ... more

Anne Graham, candidate for House District 109, House for Gray, North Yarmouth and Pownal: "I want to know what you care about. I want to be your voice in Augusta. Why, you may ask, do I want to do this? I have provided pediatric health care for 25 years. I believe that we can take care of one another in a better way. ... more

Ted Blais thrown hat in ring
Running for Sheriff

The Cumberland County Republican Committee is pleased to announce that Edward "Ted" Blais of Standish is the Republican candidate for the office of Sheriff in Cumberland County. ... more

Community News:

--Missionary to speak: Please Join Us In Welcoming Marilyn Laszlo
--Births
--Original Poetry, Selected from Seventh Grade Gray-New Gloucester classes
--Accolades:
----Local Residents Among 2006 Graduates of Salve Regina University
----Somma Graduates from St. Joe's
----Ramsdell graduates from St. Joe's
----Spring semester Dean's List at Saint Joseph's College ... more