My husband and I moved to Gardiner in 2006 from southern Maine. We moved here for the beauty of the town, the potential we saw and for the numerous friendly people we met. Six years later, we are still happy with our decision. We have opened two small businesses in town, renovated an old building […]
March 2012
Manters, town sign agreement on 28-acre public park
FAYETTE — The town has reached an agreement with Young Road property owners to buy a 28-acre lot on Hales Pond and Hales Brook that will be converted into a public park.
Fired clerk elected selectman
NORRIDGEWOCK — A town employee who was fired by the town manager in January is now overseeing the town manager’s work as one of five people on the board of selectmen.
NBA: Garnett, Pierce lift Celtics by Rockets
BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett grabbed 13 rebounds to pass Shaquille O’Neal and move into 12th on the NBA’s career list, and Paul Pierce scored seven of his 30 points in overtime on Tuesday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 97-92 victory over the Houston Rockets.
NHL: Bruins score 4 in second, beat Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Caron and Tyler Seguin scored two goals each and Boston beat Toronto 5-4 Tuesday night for the Bruins’ fifth win against the Maple Leafs this season.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Messalonskee wins Eastern B championship
ORONO — Sam Dexter raced over to fellow Messalonskee High School senior Nate DelGiudice and leaped into his arms, the final horn already reverberating inside Alfond Arena.
Super Tuesday a wild one
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney rolled to primary victories in Virginia, Vermont and home-state Massachusetts on Super Tuesday, reaching for a decisive advantage in the most turbulent race for the Republican presidential nomination in a generation.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Mack finishes stellar career
Colby College senior Rachael Mack is still contemplating life after basketball, a game she’s played practically all her life.
Sappi pleased by passed trade bill
SKOWHEGAN — Officials at Sappi Fine Paper on Tuesday applauded passage of a bill reversing a recent court decision that prevented the federal government from cracking down on the illegal trade actions of countries, including China.
City offers $100,000 under asking for Sentinel building
WATERVILLE — City councilors on Tuesday voted 4-3 to buy the Morning Sentinel building for $500,000 and turn it into a police station.