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Inside Gray: Oct. 29

On a positive note, Optimist Club coming to GNG The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club is sponsoring a new community service club in the Gray-New Gloucester community. Optimist Clubs are similar to the Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs but focus on “Bringing out the Best in Kids” through a variety of youth programs, including, but not limited […]

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Inside Gray: Oct. 15

Nearing completion Absentee ballots now available Gray residents can now request an absentee ballot online and check the status of their request. This service is available on the maine.gov website until 5 p.m. Oct. 28. You can also vote early in person until 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the town clerk’s office at the Town […]

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Gray institutes town-wide mask mandate

The Gray Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance that institutes a mask mandate at all town properties, given the high level of COVID-19 community transmission in Cumberland County. Masks are not required in outdoor settings where physical distancing is possible, including open spaces and ballfields. The Town Council has also directed the town manager to […]

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Letter: The fallacy of climate change

Global warming has been going on beginning some 18,000 or 12,000 years ago, depending on what planetary researchers you believe, if at all, when the last ice age began to recede. Actually, this process was present before the last ice age and is responsible for all fossil fuels, which is why we have oil in […]

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Inside Gray: Oct. 1

A ribbon-cutting was one of the highlights at the grand opening of the new greenhouse at Gray-New Gloucester High School Sept. 24. Shown from left at the ceremony (top photo) are Laura Fralich, Rick Licht, Gail Burke-Myshrall, Connie Justice, Janet Clemons and Pete Reaman. Visitors also enjoyed making cider and painting plant pots during the […]

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Lakes Region Sportsman: Fishing and hunting abound in ‘cast-and-blast’ October

Cool, crisp nights; warm, sunny days – who could ask for more? Couple that with fishing and hunting seasons being open and you have a winning combination. With the big lake action heating up for salmon, pheasant, grouse and woodcock hunting, and archery hunting for deer, these days were made for a “cast-and-blast” adventure. Last […]

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Inside Gray: Sept. 17

High school celebrates new greenhouse with ribbon-cutting, recognition The grand opening of the greenhouse at Gray-New Gloucester High School will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. Educators are excited to showcase the outdoor classroom that will serve as a learning lab for students. There will be a ribbon-cutting and bench dedication, and staff members […]