Gardiner officials hope to provide free Wi-Fi to the downtown area and Waterfront Park by this summer with the goal of attracting new visitors.
April 2013
Big honor for low-key ex-Marine in Norridgewock
A Norridgewock ex-Marine was named Marine of the Year by the Maine Marine Corps League.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Balanced attack leads Terriers to sweep
WATERVILLE — Eight Thomas College players drove in a run in Game 2 of a doubleheader, leading the Terriers to an 8-2 win and a sweep of Colby-Sawyer in North Atlantic Conference baseball action Sunday.
Gun issues cause division in Democratic caucus
Democrats split over making concealed-handgun permit data private.
RSU 11 cuts relationship with accrediting agency
Regional School Unit 11 has cut its ties with its accrediting agency, leaving its high school one of only a few in central Maine without accreditation. Officials say the process is too costly.
Schools look for alternative to NEASC review
Some school districts are seeking alternatives to New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, acknowledging the value in an external review.
NBA PLAYOFFS: Celtics avoid sweep
BOSTON (AP) — Jason Terry’s nose still hurt. He wasn’t about to let his pride suffer as well.
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS NOTEBOOK: Indians pick up 1st victory
After three consecutive winless seasons, the Skowhegan Area High School boys tennis team won its first match of the season, beating Brewer 3-2.
MLB: Lackey solid in return for Sox
BOSTON (AP) — There was a little tension in Fenway Park when John Lackey’s return from the disabled list began with a 27-pitch first inning.
Proposed bill to legalize pot worries medical marijuana community
The medical marijuana industry has concerns that legalizing the drug would have a negative affect on medical retailers.