Council tries again on Libby Hill
The Gray Town Council will go into Executive Session next Tuesday prior to its regular meeting to try to hammer out some sort of deal on Hancock Lumber land on Libby Hill. ... - Ray Clark

G-NGHS bomb-threat suspect questioned
A suspect in the recent bomb threat at Gray-New Gloucester High School has been picked up for questioning, according to Superintendent Vicky Burns. ... - Ray Clark

Corrections
Double oops. - Staff

Greetings!
My family would like to thank the people at Russell School for their involvement and fabulous show of support during the recent Special Olympics bowling event. You are outstanding! ... - Staff

The True Story of Santa Claus
The True Story of Santa Claus ... - Staff

Free christmas party saturday
The Gray/New Gloucester Lions and Gray Parks and Rec are joining forces once again to host the annual free Christmas party for children of all ages in the Gray/New Gloucester area. The party is Saturday... - Staff

Equine rescue opens website
Open Gates Equine Rescue, Inc., of New Gloucester, has announced its new website, opengatesequinerescue.org/index.htm. ... - Staff

Helping Fiddlehead
As many of you already know, the Fiddlehead Center for the Arts is in the process of moving to Gray.... - Leo Credit, President, Gray-New Gloucester Business Association

Stetson still missing
Stetson the beagle still hasn't answered his owners' frantic calls, and the search is going on. ... - Ray Clark

Holiday packages
Here's what you need to know to get your holiday packages from where you are to where they should be. ... - Staff

Confused
It appears that the reporter for the Gray News is somewhat confused about what happened at the Council meeting December 5, with regard to Section 402.25 of the Zoning Ordinance which deals with the Wellhead Districts.... - Staff

Original play presented by BBBC
The Bible Believing Baptist Church will present an original play by Gray resident Abby Hersom, "Some Sort of Christmas Carol". ... - Staff

Holly Pratt leaves Lackland AFB
Air Force Airman Holly F. Pratt has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. ... - Staff

Scribbles gathers and gives
Scribbles Preschool held its second annual coin and food drive to benefit the members of their local community. The children made coin cans to collect money and also brought in food and personal care items to help stock the Gray Pantry.... - Staff

St. Gregory
Well, Santa's elves have been busy early at the Chandler household. Last week I opened the door from the kitchen which opens onto the front porch. As I turned to close the door there was something hanging on the door knob. It was a kittie's stocking.... - Liz Chandler

Thank you
THE TOWN OF GRAY WOULD LIKE TO THANK MR. AND MRS. LEE DARLING, CURVES FOR WOMEN, AND THE GRAY EXTENSION FOR THEIR FOOD DONATIONS AND MONETARY DONATION FOR THE GRAY FOOD CLOSET. - Staff

Town Office hours
Town Office: Tuesday-December 19, closed at noon; Friday, December 22, closed at noon; Monday, December 25, closed; Monday, January 1, 2007, closed ... - Staff

First Congregational
Last Sunday was a busy one with a carol-sing to start us off, a children's message by Beverly Doughty, which elicited some merriment from the congregation, the lighting of the Peace candle by Kip... - Miriam Bisbee

School lunches
RUSSELL AND MEMORIAL SCHOOLS ... - Staff

Dear Editor:
Youngs and G-NGBA cut ribbon at Hall's: Scott and Kelly Young, new owners of Hall's Self Storage, cut the ribbon on their new climate-controlled facility on Portland Road in Gray. ... - Staff

Imho
I am giving my wife a Christmas present she may or may not want. I'm giving her me. - Ray Clark

Trash Talk: Gray Composts
Next spring, or whenever you plant your garden, make sure to pick up some compost at the Gray Transfer Station and Recycling Center. - Mark Arienti

Crystal Lake Association Fundraiser
Crystal Lake Association Fundraiser For Sale: 18"x24" aerial photos of Crystal Lake, just $35 each. To purchase or for more information contact Jan Ringrose at 329-2900. Image provided courtesy of DeLorme using X-map. - Staff

GCTV Channel 2 Broadcast Schedule
Tune in to our latest program addition, Train Time on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A new episode will air each week bringing you up close with models, real trains across New England... - Staff

Athletic Boosters offer Christmas trees
The Gray-New Gloucester Athletic Boosters are selling premium, plantation-grown Christmas trees on Saturday December 16, and Sunday, December 17, from 9 A.M. until 4 P.M. at the Gray Plaza. ... - Staff

Gray rec program update
TOP FLIGHT 4 ON 4 BASKETBALL LEAGUE: For the first time since August, 2004, we have a new champion in the Men's 4 on 4 Basketball League. #2 seed Colonial Tree ended #3 Hancock's five-season hold on the top spot by ousting them... - Roger Dehetre

Good Shepherd
Our back table was just filled with gifts for the families we are adopting this Christmas-thanks to everyone who donated-and I'll bet yours was too. If you missed out, there is still time to help... - Natalie Blake

Dear Madam or Sir,
I am a student from Germany and try to enter the Guinness Book of World Records with the worlds biggest collection of media related promotional articles (pens, T-shirts (XL please)... - Staff

G-NG team competes in FIRST LEGO tourney
Maine's FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Tournament was held in Jay, Maine, on December 9. The Nano Nerds team (Adam Peterlein, Jesse MacDonald... - Staff

Shaker Library receives State Grant
The Shaker Library, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester, has received a grant from the State of Maine's New Century Program-Historical Facilities Grant Program.... - Staff

Abby Gilbert wins soccer award
Abby Gilbert, of New Gloucester, was awarded the Girls' Soccer Coaches Award at - Staff

Greetings From Norumbega
Continuing with my saga of our recent trip to Guatemala, I left off last week with a description of the Guatemala City Garbage Dump... ... - Michael Fralich

Town Council
Executive Session, 6:30 P.M.-6:50 P.M.: Prior to the regular Town council meeting, per Title 1, Chapter 13, Section 405 - Executive Sessions 6 Permitted Deliberation C. "Discussion or consideration of the condition"... - Staff

Notes from Gray Rec
Junior Basketball Program: The 2007 Junior basketball program is scheduled to start on Saturday, January 6, at Newbegin Gym. This is a six-week program for boys and girls aged 5 to 7 years of age.... - Dean Bennett

Gray water district trustees' meeting
GRAY WATER DISTRICT TRUSTEES' MEETING Monday, Dec 18, 2006, 7 P.M. at District Office, 80 Shaker Rd, Gray, ME - Staff

Duffus named Bowdoin track co-captain
Louise Duffus, a 2003 graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School, has been elected co-captain of both the Bowdoin College women's Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams. ... - Staff

Dulac joins Marcotte
Lisa A. Dulac, MS, L.Ac., a diplomate in acupuncture and Chinese herbology, as joined Marcotte Family Chiropractic, in Gray. - Staff

Help finding a job when you're over 55
The Senior community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides qualified individuals over the age of 55 who live on a low or very limited income an opportunity to obtain paid... - Staff

GRAY TOWN CALENDAR December 18-22
DayMeetingTimePlace Tue.Town Council7:00 P.M.Stimson Hall Wed.MSAD 156:30NG Mtghse.... - 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 of great danger for our cats and dogs. ... - Staff

Happy birthdays!
Happy birthdays! - Staff