Essays are due to the Optimist Club by Feb. 12.
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Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing
The new Avesta Housing program is meant to help moderate-income families that are ‘often overlooked’ afford their first home.
Police looking for man from Gray after alleged assault, car chase
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Jeremy Dunlap is wanted for aggravated assault. Police tried 3 times to stop his car between Windham and Portland.
Gray Water District lifts boil water order
The town is advising water residents to flush all water lines and faucets in their homes and discard food, beverages and ice made during the boil order.
As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf
Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.
Androscoggin County woman gets time-served for illegal gun purchases
Prosecutors say Tia Lavigne bought at least three guns for someone else.
Boil water order issued for Gray Water District
The district is directing customers to boil all water at least one minute before consumption or use in cooking.
Gray man, 84, killed in single-vehicle crash on Sunday
Police are investigating whether speed and a medical event contributed to the crash on Yarmouth Road in Gray.
Sixth grader arrested after Gray-New Gloucester school bus evacuated
Police searched the 11-year-old suspect’s home and found the ‘suspicious device,’ which was determined not to be an explosive. The boy was released to his parents while the district attorney considers whether to file charges.
Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.