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Maine

Gray communications director embraces integration of AI into town functions

by Rory Sweeting September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

Kyle Hadyniak says Gray has successfully implemented generative AI as a companion, not a replacement, to human workers.

Maine, New England, News

What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage

by Daniel Kool September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.

Maine

After rejection and revision, Gray-New Gloucester voters pass school budget

by Rory Sweeting August 28, 2025September 3, 2025

The revised proposal passed by a wide margin after the original iteration was rejected by 19 votes.

Maine, News

Owner of Gray brewery killed in New Gloucester crash was ‘everybody’s biggest fan’

by Morgan Womack August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Stacy Strattard, 64, was hit and killed by a car Saturday evening. She was a co-owner of Birchwood Brewing.

Maine, News

Gray woman killed in crash remembered as welcoming co-owner of local brewery

by Morgan Womack August 21, 2025

Stacy Strattard, 64, was fatally struck by a car when crossing the street in New Gloucester on Saturday evening.

Maine, News

Missing 79-year-old Gray man found safe

by Gillian Graham June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

Police believed the man wandered away from his house early Monday morning.

Maine

Maine Shaker Village staff brace for funding cuts, prepare for summer

by Rory Sweeting May 27, 2025June 4, 2025

At a moment of uncertainty, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village looked forward to a summer full of community events.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Gray-New Gloucester district cuts ASL teacher in new budget

by Daniel Kool May 22, 2025May 27, 2025

Residents of the towns voted Thursday in favor of a $35.4 million budget that, while roughly 6% higher than the prior year’s, includes limited of staff cuts.