
| Maine Hometown News | Page One | March 12, 2010 |
Hubcaps for a Happier Highway
• Delivered to Augusta
From L to R:Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess, Rep. Sues Austin, Jim Hanley of Pike Industries, and Sen. Gerry Davis. |
Mar 11, 2010 - Some of you may remember Hubcaps for a Happier Highway. Well armed with a joint resolution from Gray, New Gloucester, and North Yarmouth, Rep. Sue Austin delivered a good portion of the collection to Augusta last week. Although "hubcaps' brings some humor to the situation, Austin made sure that the powers that be know that this in no laughing matter. |
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New Glouceaster Budet Hearing
• Many Qustions from the Public
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Mar 11, 2010 - New Gloucester budget Committee fielded many questions from the public, including the option for the public to determine that too little funding is allocated to a warrant. Click here for Full Story |
Lady Patriots' New Coach
• Getchell Takes Over
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Mar 11, 2010 - 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. Click here for Full Story |
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
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Mar 9, 2010 - 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. Click here for Full Agenda |
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
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Mar 8, 2010 - Legislative Council kills bill that might have offered school districts some money saving options. Representative Austin expresses dismay. Click here for Full Story |
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 Click here for Full Story |
Craig Resigns
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Mar 3, 2010 - 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. Click here for Full Story |
Inside Today's Gazette...
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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
See Sports
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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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