Maine Hometown NewsPage OneMarch 10, 2010

Lady Patriots' New Coach

  • Getchell Takes Over

- David Getchell will see if he can lead the Lady Patriots to the play-offs. David's daughter Laura, a senior, is the team's ace pitcher. During the 2009 season, Hanna Hill of Fryeburg Academy was Laura's strongest pitching competitor.

In a video interview, David talked about who to watch out for this year, what can be improved, and some of his action plan for the team.

Continuity and 'mental game' are high on his priority list.

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GRAY TOWN COUNCIL CONDUCTS AN INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET TO SEEK PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE ANY OFFICIAL ACTIONS

  • MARCH 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM STIMSON HALL

- The Gray Town Council has held a series of budget workshops with individual department heads. The group has been shaving, tweaking, and cutting in an attempt to present the public with a lean responsible budget for the 2010 / 2011 fiscal year. With the open floor portion of town meeting eliminated, Monday's Council Meeting provides an opportunity for the public to have it's say while there is still time in the budget preparation process to make adjustments based on public input.

The public is not only invited, but encouraged to attend and be heard.

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An Act to Allow School Districts and Municipalities the Option to Seek Less Expensive Health Insurance Alternative

  • A proposed bill that will not get heard

- Legislative Council kills bill that might have offered school districts some money saving options. Representative Austin expresses dismay.

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2010 Maine Drama Festival

  • Gray --New Gloucester High School Patriot Players

Patriot Players compete with "Variations on a Theme" Although they didn't advance, there were four "All Festival" cast members: Rachel Powell, Sam Miklovich, Sam Maristany, and Jake Malloy. Outstanding Musical Performance" was awarded to Rickhia Paulson

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Do You Dread This Conversation
Over Your Morning Coffee?

- So you're sitting there, sipping your morning Joe, trying to wake up and plan your strategy for the day. You mate looks up and says, "Honey, can we switch cars for the day, my oil needs to be changed, and I thought you could take it to the shop for me."

You slowly lower your cup, look up with wrinkled brow and quivering lip, with your tongue pressed against your teeth, thinking, 'am I chopped liver? is my time less valuable than yours? are you that lazy?'. But, to keep the peace, you swallow hard you say, "I guess so, I'll try to fit it in to my schedule, somehow.

Thanks to two local businesses, you have no reason dread that conversation, actually you'll be looking forward to it. Something to Talk About Day Spa is working with the New Gloucester Service Station to pamper YOU while you pamper you car's engine.

For the month of March, for one low price, you can reward yourself either with a manicure or massage while your car gets an oil change.

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Craig Resigns

- After 10 years of employment with MSAD 15, Co-Curricular Director, Melanie Craig has resigned.

The 21st century forum that is Facebook, is abuzz and parents are already commenting that this is sad and she'll be missed.

As of this morning, the School Board was yet to be officially notified at a meeting, and with tonight's meeting canceled, may not be until the Saturday workshop.

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New Town Hall Complex Gets a Name

- The Gray Town Council approved the TOBC recommendation name the new town hall complex, and to support a fund-raiser for a grand opening celebration.

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Winter has Failed Us

  • Most Winterfest Events CANCELED

- As Mother Nature has lost track of the season, with a lack of snow and ice on Crystal Lake, all of the outside events have been canceled.

The Class of 2010 pancake breakfast will still beheld on Saturday morning, and the Student Council Band Concert will still be held on Saturday night. See the Community Section for the details.

Please remember that most of these events were for great causes. The "Chocolate Lover's Tour" was to benefit the Libby Hill Trail Fund, and the SnoWolves Ice Fishing Derby and Snowmobile Fun Run were to benefit their high school scholarship.

Those wishing to support the causes, in spite of Mother nature can visit the Libby Hill website or the SnoWolves web site to find out how to make a donation.


Inside Today's Gazette...

Gray Fire Chief Resigns
Off to Marlborough Ma.

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Maine's Youngest Restaurant Critic
Matt Sawicki visits DiSanto's

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GNG State of Athletics
Leo Credit waighs in.

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Gray little League
Registration Extended

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Help Wanted -- Coaches
V. Baseball, V. Girls Soccer, 7th Gr. Softball

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Share the MSAD 15 Vision Dinner meeting and discussion.

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GNG High School Honor Roll
2nd Quarter

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Middle School Honor Roll
2nd Quarter

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For everything that's happening in your area...

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Depot Road
Rail Crossing

CAUTION!!

By all means, the trains should go faster! A reader warns of a tire hazard.

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Maine Wildlife Park Earns A Governor's Tourism Award

The Wildlife Park was recognized in January, 2010 by the Department of Tourism with a Governors Tourism Award in the Category of Commitment to Tourism Growth. Pictured, L to R Representative Sue Austin, MWP Superintendant Curt Johnson, Director of Tourism, Pat Eltman

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