Gray rec program update
TOP FLIGHT 4 ON 4 BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Quarterfinal action began with all four top seeds winning tough battles. #1 Hot Shots held off a pesky #8 Young Guns team, 84-62. HS only led by 2 at the half before pulling away....

Lobster Raffle for Natalie
Win 10 lobsters and help support Natalie Robbins' trip to Australia! The delicious crustaceans will be brought right to your door or delivered as a gift to someone you love in the area! The drawing will be on December 22....

News from gray recreation
PATRIOT YOUTH BASKETBALL starts this Saturday. Boys play in the Gray-New Gloucester Middle School gym. Grades 1 & 2: 8:30-9:15; Grades 3 & 4: 9:30-10:30; Grades 5 & 6: 10:45-12:00. ...

First Congregational Church
We are now knee-deep in Advent, the four December Sundays that comprise the church's preparation for the birthday of the Christ child. In celebration of the season we are starting the Sunday worship with a hymn and carol sing at 9:45 A.M.... - Miriam Bisbee

Judy Zelop, 8/10/38-11/29/06
A little about my mom... ...

Julia Spencer-Fleming
Julia Spencer-Fleming brought a vivid and entertaining narrative of her transition from lawyer to mystery writer and her world of story development with all its angst and challenges. ... - Staff

Believe in ME
While serving in the legislature on the state Business Research and Economic Development Committee, I have gained "good news" through state forums and department presentations.... - State Representative Susan Austin

The Word from Augusta
Two years ago this week, I was preparing to be sworn in as the State Representative for parts of Gray and Windham for my first term, and thinking with anticipation about all I wanted to accomplish for our area and Maine.... - State Representative Mark Bryant

Gray Matters: The Choking "Game" kids play
Recently a friend of mine contacted me, letting me know that a South Portland High School student who was a good friend of her son's had died playing the Choking Game. This "game" is here in Gray-New Gloucester as well.... - Tammy McGrath

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
I am not sure about the rest of you, but I was happy to be able to finish up my Christmas shopping at our Craft Fair last Saturday. Thanks are due to everyone who donated items for our Silent Auction... - Natalie Blake

St. Gregory
As we light the second candle of our Advent wreath, the anticipation of the birthday of Jesus grows stronger. God gave us Jesus with no strings attached. It was a gift freely given to each of us by God... - Liz Chandler

Greetings From Norumbega
Last week I began a series of articles about our recent trip to Guatemala. I left off with a description of the city of Antigua, where we stayed. I will pick up with us enjoying Sunday in Laura's (our daughter) adopted city... ... - Michael Fralich

U.S. cellular provides $25,000 scholarship to opportunity farm
U.S. Cellular has announced a $25,000 donation to Opportunity Farm for Boys & Girls in New Gloucester. U.S. Cellular presented the funds to youth, staff, and Trustees at an event November 29 at Opportunity Farm. The $25... - Staff

Rhiannon's on her way
The family of Rhiannon Fry would like to express their deepest thanks to all of the people in our community who attended the December 2nd "Evening of Bluegrass", to help with costs for Rhiannon's battle with leukemia.... - Nancy Stackhouse and Diane West

Tiny Tales
A driver traveling from Alberta to the Yukon did not know a four-wheel drive was needed through a particular pass in the mountains. At breakfast prior to the journey, two truckers warned... - Staff

IMHO
Here's a Christmas present from the Gray Town Council to the people of Gray Dispatch: a pink slip. ... - Ray Clark

Attention, veterans of the Cold War
This is to inform anyone who served in the military, and certain civil service jobs, during the Cold War period from September 2, 1945, to December 26,1991, is can receive a Certificate Of Recognition from the Department Of Defense for service during the ...

Eureka! It's Erika!
Erika Emily Parlin was born at precisely 3:29 P.M. on October 30 at Central Maine Medical Center to Ryan and Christine Parlin, of New Gloucester. Erika weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. ...

Council moves ahead with Dispatch referendum, slows Zoning
Another meeting, another boatload of questions for the Gray Town Council. - Ray Clark and Judy Huff

Happy birthdays!
Happy birthdays! - Staff

Holidays can be dangerous for pets
The holidays are a time of great joy for most of us, but they can also be times - Staff

Santa's coming to Gray
Santa Claus will be heading to Gray on December 16. - Ray Clark