A Haven for Horses: New Gloucester Farm Offers Quiet Pastureland
New Gloucester's Open Gates Equine Rescue serves as a refuge for abused horses. The 14-acre farm on Morse Rd. is nearing its first decade helping mistreated stallions, geldings and mares. - Don Perkins

Any GNG Seniors Going To UMO?
Now is the time to apply for one of the two scholarships being given out by Jeremy Hutchings. The scholarships are $1,000 gift Certificates to the UMO Bookstore. - Staff

Artist Surprises Young Audience
Matt Tavares, a Bates College graduate who lives in Ogunquit, told a small but enthusiastic audience at Stimson Hall on Friday that creating his books involves almost-endless reworking. - Ray Clark

Charges Expected in New Gloucester Crash
State Police said the driver of a tractor trailer was seriously injured last Thursday morning when his rig slammed into the rear of a second tractor trailer near the New Gloucester toll on the Maine Turnpike. - Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland

CMMC Program: Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue
The Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society will present "Managing Cancer Related Fatigue" at a program set for March 6 - Staff

First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church weekly update - Miriam Bisbee

Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church weekly update - Natalie Blake

Gray Extension Meeting
Gray Extension will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7 at the Congregational Church Parish House on Brown Street. - Staff

Gray Little League Babe Ruth Informational Meeting Tuesday, Marc
Gray Little League Babe Ruth Informational Meeting - Staff

Greetings from Norumbega
Since the storm passed I have had many wonderful outings in the woods with sun streaming down instead of snow. This week, I would like to share one of those trips with you. - Michael Fralich

Guest Columnist: Mark Bryant
Mark Bryant discusses community development and small business development - Mark Bryant

Hawley New Mechanic Falls Town Manager
John Hawley took the helm at the Mechanic Falls Town Office in July, yet he is no stranger to the townspeople. - Jackie Rybeck

Historical Society Celebrates Longfellow's 200th Birthday
A plaster bust of Henry Wardsworth Longfellow was presented to Pennell Institute by the class of 1893 during graduation ceremonies of the class of 1913. It was rescued from the depths of the Pennell cellar and presented to the Gray Historical Society. - Charlena Walker

Human Chess Captivates Crowd
Michael Sullivan, a chess enthusiast from New Hampshire, traveled to Gray to stage the live chess match in order to drum up enthusiasm for the ancient game. - Ray Clark

Hunger In Gray: Not Possible?
The shelves at the Food Pantry are looking dangerously bare. - Staff

Joan A. Pierce
Obituary for Joan A. Pierce, 1930-2007 - Staff

Kindergarten Parent /Child Night
On Thursday night, March 29 from 6 to 7:00 p.m. Russell School is inviting all families that have registered their child for kindergarten 2007, to come and learn more about the screening process. - Staff

Letter from Dumpster Bill
I'm back! After talking to some people I have decided to write my column again. - Dumpster Bill

Lines from the New Gloucester Library: It's SleepOver Time
It is time for our annual SleepOver at the Library. The SleepOver is open to kids between the ages of 8 and 12 and we limit it to 10 kids. In the past we have read stories, done a scavenger hunt and written a book. - Suzan Hawkins

Lion's Sell Light Bulbs? Not Just Any Light Bulb
There has been a lot of ink lately about global warming resulting from energy consumption throughout the world. Many articles cite CFLs as a very effective way for individuals to have an immediate impact on energy consumption. - Staff

Locals To Perform In Godspell
Haydn Deal of Cornish, guitarist; Sam Bagala of Gray, pianist; and Marcus Bagala of Gray will be participating in Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre's "Godspell" production on March 9-18 at Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy Street. - Staff

Misplaced Apologies
This past weekend the Virginia Legislature, on a unanimous vote in the House and a voice vote without dissent in the Senate, passed a resolution apologizing for Virginia's role in slavery. - Ray Richardson

New Gloucester Historical Society is Interested in Your Stories
The New Gloucester Historical Society is beginning a collection of stories, recollections and reminiscences about the Town of New Gloucester. - Staff

New Gloucester Historical Society Meeting
New Gloucester cemeteries are topic at March Historical Society meeting - Staff

New Gloucester Public Library New Arrivals
New audio-books and DVD's at the New Gloucester Library. - Veronica Chaya

Not Any Discussion?
It is certainly a worthwhile endeavor to attempt to revitalize the historic center of Gray by attracting new businesses to locate in a newly designated Village Center District. - David W. Knudsen

Portland Flower Show Goes Global
With new alliances, a provocative theme and more exhibitors, this year's Portland Flower Show "Gardens Around the World" is planning its most robust show in years. - Staff

School Spirit
Gray girls, Kassie Wilson (left) and Brooke Champagne (right) show their school spirit at a recent GNG-Poland High School hockey game! - Staff

St. Gregory
St. Gregory weekly update - Liz Chandler

Tiny Tales from Pastor Vail
Tiny Tales from Pastor Vail - Pastor Vail

Winter is Back and We Are Too!
On Saturday March 3, the Gray Sno-Wolves Snowmobile Club will host its 3rd annual WinterFest on Crystal Lake at St Gregory's Church. The day will be packed with fun events. - Staff

You've Got Mail
Being a senior citizen, wintering in Florida, I enjoy the senior citizen jokes. I hope you do as well. - Bob Brousseau